VMware vSphere Fundamentals
This course introduces the fundamentals of VMware vSphere, focusing on core virtualization concepts, ESXi hosts, virtual machines, and basic vSphere management. Learners will gain hands-on understanding of how to create, run, and manage virtual machines in a vSphere environment, forming a strong foundation for advanced VMware administration and cloud technologies.
Course Content
Module 1 : Course Introduction
1. Course Introduction
2. ESX Overview
3. vCenter Overview
4. vSphere Networking
5. Virtual Machine Operations
6. Cluster Operations
7. vSphere Lifecycle Manager Overview
Module 2 : ESX Overview
1. ESX Installation
2. Configuring ESX Hosts
Module 3 : vCenter Overview
1. vCenter Architecture
2. vCenter Inventory
Module 4 : vSphere Networking
1. Standard and Distributed Switches
2. Virtual Switch Connection Types
Module 5 : Virtual Machine Operations
1. Creating VMs
2. Deploying VMs from Templates
3. VM Snapshots
4. VM Backup and Restore Solutions
Module 6 : Cluster Operations
1. vSphere Clusters
2. VM Migrations with vSphere vMotion
3. Configuring DRS on vSphere Clusters
4. Configuring vSphere HA
5. vSphere Fault Tolerance
Module 7 : vSphere Lifecycle Manager Overview
1. Image Management with vSphere Lifecycle Manager
2. Patching and Upgrading
Learner Objectives
• Describe the ESX host architecture and hardware requirements
• Configure ESX hosts for VMware Cloud Foundation deployment
• Describe how ESX hosts communicate with vCenter
• Describe vCenter single sign-on architecture
• Identify virtual switch connection types and configuration options
• Describe the creation and provisioning of virtual machines
• Describe how to use virtual machine snapshots
• Describe the features and steps for creating vSphere clusters
• Explain image management with vSphere Lifecycle Manager
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
– Understand core virtualization and vSphere concepts
– Identify key components of a vSphere environment
– Create and manage virtual machines
– Configure basic networking and storage for VMs
– Monitor VM and host performance
– Apply basic security and access control practices
– Perform essential troubleshooting tasks
– Build a foundation for advanced VMware administration and certifications
