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VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage

Virtualization is central to professional IT operations. VMware vSphere is one of the leading platforms – from setting up individual ESXi hosts to running highly available cluster environments. This training provides the technical foundation for working confidently with vSphere in enterprise settings.

Key topics

  • Understanding the architecture and interaction of vSphere components
  • Setting up ESXi hosts and vCenter Server and bringing them into operation
  • Deploying, cloning, and managing virtual machines effectively
  • Integrating network and storage solutions into vSphere environments
  • Ensuring high availability and load balancing with HA and DRS
  • Monitoring system behavior and systematically isolating error sources

Prerequisite
Knowledge of Windows or Linux administration and a basic understanding of TCP/IP and storage concepts are helpful.

Target group
This training is aimed at professionals working in data center and infrastructure projects – including system administrators, engineers, and IT managers looking to use vSphere in practice.

A solid understanding of vSphere builds confidence in data center operations and creates a reliable foundation for cloud migration, automation, and future-proof IT architectures.

Course content
  • Course structure, schedule, and learning objectives at a glance
  • Organizational framework of the training
  • Placing server virtualization concepts in an enterprise context
  • Understanding vSphere as part of the software-defined data center
  • Getting to know vSphere user interfaces and management tools
  • Describing how vSphere interacts with CPU, memory, network, and storage hardware
  • Deploying the ESXi hypervisor on physical hardware
  • Applying security guidelines for ESXi accounts and access
  • Configuring the host via DCUI and VMware Host Client
  • Analyzing communication paths between ESXi hosts and vCenter
  • Carrying out the deployment of the vCenter Server Appliance
  • Adjusting central vCenter system parameters
  • Managing license keys via the vSphere Client
  • Creating, structuring, and organizing inventory objects
  • Understanding and applying the vCenter permission model
  • Reviewing logs and event entries for analysis
  • Setting up standard switches and reviewing their configuration
  • Configuring and centrally managing distributed switches
  • Evaluating the advantages and trade-offs of both switch types
  • Applying network policies to standard and distributed switches
  • Gaining an overview of storage technologies in the vSphere environment
  • Classifying the different datastore types in vSphere
  • Understanding Fibre Channel architecture and addressing concepts
  • Explaining iSCSI protocol and components in context
  • Connecting and configuring iSCSI storage on ESXi hosts
  • Creating, expanding, and managing VMFS datastores
  • Connecting and commissioning NFS-based datastores
  • Creating new VMs and setting them up for operation
  • Understanding the function and benefits of VMware Tools
  • Assigning VM files and their roles in the system
  • Identifying and adjusting hardware components of a VM
  • Using the vSphere Client efficiently and reviewing VM settings
  • Scaling resources of running VMs in operation
  • Creating VM templates for standardized deployments
  • Cloning and customizing existing VMs
  • Defining and applying guest OS customization specifications
  • Setting up content libraries in various modes
  • Deploying VMs directly from content libraries
  • Managing template versions in content libraries
  • Distinguishing migration methods for VMs within and between vCenter instances
  • Performing live migration with vSphere vMotion
  • Explaining Enhanced vMotion Compatibility and its use case
  • Executing storage migration via vSphere Storage vMotion
  • Creating and using VM snapshots effectively
  • Consolidating and permanently removing snapshots
  • Estimating CPU and RAM usage in virtualized environments
  • Identifying and evaluating resource contention between VMs
  • Configuring shares, reservations, and limits for processor and memory
  • Setting up vSphere clusters with DRS and HA enabled
  • Viewing cluster status and configuration details at a glance
  • Understanding automatic VM placement by DRS
  • Selecting appropriate DRS settings for different scenarios
  • Observing DRS clusters for resource utilization
  • Describing HA reaction behavior during host and VM failures
  • Understanding network redundancy options in the HA context
  • Considering design aspects in HA planning
  • Adapting HA settings to different requirements
  • Configuring a complete vSphere HA cluster
  • Determining use cases for Fault Tolerance
  • Activating and setting up vSphere Lifecycle Manager in the cluster
  • Understanding the tasks of the vCenter Update Planner
  • Performing upgrade pre-checks and interoperability reports
  • Getting an overview of vSphere Lifecycle Manager capabilities
  • Managing hosts via baselines or images
  • Applying host patches based on baselines
  • Creating and managing ESXi images
  • Validating and updating ESXi hosts with cluster images
  • Controlling automated updates via the Lifecycle Manager
  • Understanding and applying Lifecycle Manager recommendations
  • Keeping VMware Tools and VM hardware versions current

Up to 100% funding for your continuing education

Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.

Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.

Frequently asked questions

  • This training is suitable for IT professionals looking to set up and operate vSphere infrastructure in enterprise environments – particularly system administrators and engineers with foundational knowledge of networking and server administration.
  • A working knowledge of Windows or Linux system administration is required. Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP and a basic understanding of storage and virtualization ease the transition into the course content.
  • The training covers the full lifecycle of a vSphere environment: ESXi host and vCenter setup, network and storage integration, VM management, cluster configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • The training content aligns with the exam objectives of the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) exam. All technical core topics required for the official certification are covered in a structured manner.
  • After completing the training, participants are able to independently set up and manage a complete vSphere environment – from ESXi installation through cluster operations, vMotion migrations, resource planning, and security configuration.
  • As a leading virtualization platform, vSphere enables the efficient operation of data centers. Organizations use the technology to increase operational reliability, maximize hardware resource utilization, and reduce administrative overhead.
  • The curriculum is based on the current vSphere version for enterprise use. The ESXi and vCenter features covered reflect the applicable VMware recommendations and product standards.
  • Hands-on vSphere skills are highly sought after in IT infrastructure and cloud projects. The training provides a solid basis for VMware certifications and qualifies participants for advanced roles as system administrators or infrastructure engineers.

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