Unlock the potential of VMware HCX with our VMware HCX : Deploy, Configure, Manage course. This course begins with an overview of Workload mobility challenges, followed by an in-depth exploration of HCX architecture and Management components. Learn the intricacies of HCX deployment, including Site pairing and troubleshooting common issues. Discover the benefits and configurations of Service Mesh, HCX+, and HCX Network Extension. Gain expertise in Traffic Engineering and WAN Optimization, Workload migrations, and Disaster recovery strategies. Finally, master Lifecycle management, including Backup, restore, and upgrade processes. This course combines theoretical understanding with practical applications, ensuring you can effectively manage and optimize VMware HCX environments.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Address workload mobility challenges using VMware HCX.
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Identify key use cases for VMware HCX.
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Understand the HCX management and data plane components.
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Describe HCX services and recognize appliances deployed for each service.
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Deploy and configure HCX Cloud, HCX Connector, and site-pairing.
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Utilize network and compute profiles for deploying the HCX Service Mesh.
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Configure HCX Network Extension.
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Leverage Traffic Engineering and WAN Optimization features.
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Differentiate between HCX migration types and apply them based on use cases.
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Implement business continuity strategies with VMware HCX.
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Manage the lifecycle of VMware HCX.
Who Can Benefit
Prerequisites
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Completion of VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage (V4.0) or equivalent networking experience.
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Knowledge of VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (V8).
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Fundamentals in disaster recovery and business continuity.
Target Audience
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VMware Administrators
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
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IT Managers
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Data Center Administrators
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Solutions Architects
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Network Engineers
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Systems Engineers
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Business Continuity Planners
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Disaster Recovery Professionals
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IT Consultants
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Cloud Architects
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Migration Specialists
Course Outline:
1. Course Introduction
2. Introduction to VMware HCX
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Describe the workload mobility challenges that VMware HCX addresses.
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Recognize uses cases for VMware HCX.
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Describe the VMware HCX use cases related to application migration, upgrades or replatforms, workload rebalancing, and business continuity and protection.
3. HCX Architecture
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Describe the HCX management plane and data plane components.
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Distinguish between the types of HCX Manager deployments.
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Explain the role of HCX Cloud and HCX Connector.
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Describe site-pairing at the management plane level.
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Describe the services provided by HCX.
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Recognize the HCX appliances deployed to support each HCX service.
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Explain HCX Service Mesh and its benefits.
4. HCX Deployment
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Identify the type of environments that can be interconnected in HCX.
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Explain the different deployment topologies for HCX.
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Deploy HCX Cloud on SDDC and on the public cloud.
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Deploy HCX Connector on-premises.
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Establish site pairing between the source and destination sites.
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Troubleshoot common HCX Manager deployment and site pairing problems.
5. Service Mesh Deployment
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Use network and compute profiles to deploy the HCX Service Mesh.
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Recognize different types of Service Mesh topologies.
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Identify and troubleshoot common issues with Service Mesh deployments.
6. HCX Network Extension
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Explain the functionality, benefits and use cases of HCX Network Extension.
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Compare HCX Network Extension with other L2 extension solutions.
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Distinguish between HCX Network Extension topologies.
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Describe the benefits of HCX Network Extension High Availability.
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Create a network extension and validate its configuration.
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Describe the benefits of Mobility Optimized Networking (MON).
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Configure a HCX Network Extension with MON.
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Identify and troubleshoot common issues with HCX Network Extension and MON.
7. Traffic Engineering and WAN Optimization
8. Workload Mobility
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Identify the different phases of an HCX migration.
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Differentiate between HCX migration types and their use cases.
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Describe the workflow for HCX Cold and vMotion migrations.
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Explain the considerations and limitations of HCX Cold and vMotion migrations.
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Perform HCX Cold and vMotion migrations.
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Describe the workflow for Bulk Migrations and Replication Assisted vMotion migrations.
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Explain the considerations and limitations of Bulk Migrations and Replication Assisted vMotion migrations.
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Perform Bulk Migrations and Replication Assisted vMotion migrations.
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Describe the workflow for HCX OS Assisted migrations.
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Explain the considerations and limitations of HCX OS Assisted migrations.
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Perform HCX OS Assisted migrations.
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Identify and troubleshoot common issues with HCX migrations.
9. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
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Explain disaster recovery concepts and considerations.
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Use VMware HCX to implement a business continuity strategy.
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Identify and troubleshoot common issues with HCX Disaster Recovery.
10. HCX Lifecycle Management