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Labs based on real-world customer environments
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Focus areas:
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VMware NSX (incl. microsegmentation, federation, troubleshooting)
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VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9)
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vSphere architecture, HA/DRS, lifecycle & automation
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Aria Operations (formerly vROps)
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AVI Load Balancer (Layer 4–7, HTTPS end-to-end)
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vSAN, vRealize, and custom integrations
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IT teams in enterprise or government environments
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Organizations planning migrations, upgrades, or operational transitions
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VMware vSphere Foundation 9.0 – Install, Configure, Manage (ICM)
Duration: 5 days
Format: Instructor-led training with hands-on labs
Course Overview
This five-day course provides participants with the essential skills to deploy, configure, and manage VMware vSphere Foundation 9.0. The training is designed as the primary entry point into the VMware ecosystem and prepares attendees for the VMware Certified Professional – vSphere Foundation 9.0 certification. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs, students gain practical experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter Server, vSAN, and core vSphere networking and storage concepts.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Describe the architecture, components, and features of VMware vSphere Foundation 9.0
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Deploy and configure VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter Server appliances
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Create and manage virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots
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Configure vSphere networking, including standard and distributed switches
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Manage storage with VMware vSAN, iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel
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Implement resource management features such as vSphere vMotion, DRS, and HA
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Perform basic monitoring, troubleshooting, and log analysis with VMware Aria Operations (VCF Operations)
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Apply security, authentication, and certificate management for vSphere environments
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Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to patch, update, and upgrade ESXi hosts and clusters
Target Audience
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System administrators
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Infrastructure engineers
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IT professionals who are new to VMware vSphere or seeking certification
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Anyone responsible for managing virtualized infrastructure
Prerequisites
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Experience with system administration on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems
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Basic knowledge of networking and storage concepts
Course Outline (5 Days)
Day 1 – Introduction & Installation
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Overview of VMware vSphere Foundation 9.0 architecture and features
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ESXi host requirements and installation methods (interactive, scripted, Auto Deploy)
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Initial configuration of ESXi and networking basics
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Introduction to vCenter Server and deployment options
Day 2 – Virtual Machines and vCenter Management
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Creating and managing VMs
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VM templates, cloning, and snapshots
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vCenter Server configuration and management tools
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Role-based access control, permissions, and tagging
Day 3 – Networking and Storage
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vSphere standard and distributed switch concepts
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Configuring VLANs, NIC teaming, and port groups
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vSAN fundamentals and configuration
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Connecting to external storage (NFS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel)
Day 4 – Resource Management and High Availability
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vSphere vMotion, Storage vMotion, and cross-vCenter migrations
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Cluster configuration, vSphere HA, and DRS
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Resource pools, reservations, limits, and shares
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Business continuity with snapshots and backup integration
Day 5 – Monitoring, Security, and Lifecycle Management
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Monitoring performance and health with vCenter and Aria Operations (logs, dashboards, alerts)
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Managing certificates and authentication with vCenter SSO
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vSphere Lifecycle Manager for patching and upgrades
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Troubleshooting ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, and networking
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Course review and exam preparation guidance
