The VMware vSphere : Design (V8) course is an in-depth training program designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a scalable, secure, and performant vSphere infrastructure tailored to organizational needs. Throughout the course, participants will explore various design principles, engage in Capacity planning, Scalability considerations, and Lifecycle management. They will learn to design for High availability, Peak performance, Stringent security, and Robust recoverability. By following a systematic approach to assess infrastructure needs, define business objectives, and translate these into a Conceptual model, learners will gain expertise in crafting Logical and physical designs. The course emphasizes aligning design strategies with VMware best practices and business requirements, ensuring that learners can calculate Compute and storage needs effectively and make informed decisions across all facets of the vSphere environment. This comprehensive training will empower IT professionals to architect vSphere solutions that are both efficient and future-proof, thereby enhancing their value in the field of virtualization.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
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Create a vSphere design given a case study.
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Identify and assess the business objectives of the vSphere environment.
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Identify business requirements, constraints, assumptions, and risks for all layers in the vSphere environment.
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Apply a framework to a design.
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Analyze design choices for vCenter, ESXi, storage, networking, vSphere clusters, and virtual machines.
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Identify design decisions to ensure manageability, which include scalability, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.
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Identify design decisions to ensure that the vSphere environment is highly available.
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Identify design decisions to ensure that the vSphere environment performs well.
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Identify design decisions to ensure that the vSphere environment is secure.
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Identify design decisions to ensure that the vSphere environment can recover from data loss or disaster.
Who Can Benefit
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System integrators
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Consultants
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Solution architects
Prerequisites
This course requires completion of one of the following:
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vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
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vSphere: Operate, Scale, and Secure
Target Audience
The VMware vSphere : Design (V8) course is tailored for IT professionals focusing on virtualization system design and architecture.
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Systems Architects and Design Engineers
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IT and Data Center Managers
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Systems Engineers and Administrators focusing on virtualization
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Infrastructure Planners who need to design scalable, manageable, and secure virtual environments
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Consultants and Integrators responsible for designing vSphere environments
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Technical Decision Makers considering virtual infrastructure design and optimization
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VMware Certified Professionals (VCPs) looking to advance their knowledge in VMware design principles
Course Outline:
1. Course Introduction
2. Infrastructure Assessment
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Describe various design framework principles
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Follow a proven process to design a virtualization solution
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Define customer business objectives and requirements
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Use a systematic method to evaluate and document a conceptual model
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Create a logical design from a conceptual model
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Recognize key information contained in the physical design
3. Designing for Manageability: Capacity Planning
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Make capacity planning design decisions that adhere to business requirements
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Design capacity planning strategies that meet the needs of the vSphere environment and follow VMware best practices
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Calculate compute and storage requirements for the VMs in the vSphere environment
4. Designing for Manageability: Scalability
5. Designing for Manageability: Lifecycle Management
6. Designing for Availability
7. Designing for Performance
8. Designing for Security
9. Designing for Recoverability