VMware Training Course Syllabus

Certification Preparation

VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Exam Preparation

Overview of the VCP certification

Exam format and objectives

Study resources and tips for success

Practice exams and study strategies

 

Module 1: Introduction to Virtualization and VMware

Overview of Virtualization

Definition and benefits of virtualization

Types of virtualization (server, network, storage, etc.)

Introduction to VMware

VMware history and products overview

VMware vSphere architecture

 

Module 2: Installing and Configuring VMware vSphere

Installation of VMware ESXi

System requirements and compatibility

Installing ESXi

Initial configuration of ESXi

vCenter Server Installation

Installing vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA)

Configuring vCenter Server

Managing ESXi hosts with vCenter

 

Module 3: Networking in VMware

Virtual Networking Concepts

Virtual switches, port groups, and uplinks

Standard vs. Distributed Switches

Configuring Virtual Networks

Creating and managing virtual switches

Configuring network policies

 

Module 4: Storage in VMware

VMware Storage Overview

Datastores, VMFS, and NFS

Configuring and Managing Storage

Adding and managing datastores

Storage policies and profiles

 

Module 5: Managing Virtual Machines

Creating and Managing VMs

VM creation, configuration, and customization

Cloning and templating VMs

Snapshots and VM backups

Creating and managing snapshots

Backup and restore strategies

 

Module 6: Resource Management and Monitoring

Resource Allocation

CPU, memory, and storage resource management

Resource pools and reservations

Monitoring and Performance

Using vCenter for monitoring

Performance charts and alarms

 

Module 7: High Availability and Disaster Recovery

High Availability (HA)

Configuring and managing HA

HA best practices

Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)

Configuring and using DRS

DRS clusters and resource balancing

Fault Tolerance (FT)

Understanding and configuring FT

Use cases and limitations

 

Module 8: Security and Compliance

VMware Security Best Practices

Securing ESXi hosts and vCenter

User roles and permissions

Compliance and Auditing

Configuring and using VMware security policies

Auditing and logging