Course Outline
Overview of Advanced vSphere Operations
- Architecture review and introduction to operational tools
- Inventory and capacity management strategies
- Best practices for scaling vSphere environments
Performance Tuning and Optimisation
- Key performance metrics and monitoring utilities
- Resource optimisation for compute, memory and storage
- Identification and resolution of performance bottlenecks
vSphere Security Enhancements
- Implementation of role-based access control (RBAC) and system hardening
- Utilisation of VM encryption and secure boot features
- Management and renewal of digital certificates
Scaling Networking and Storage
- Configuration and management of distributed switches
- Application of storage policies and multipathing
- Overview of vSAN configuration
Lifecycle and Patch Management
- Operational use of vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM)
- Management of host profiles and images
- Upgrade strategies and compatibility validation
Backup, Restore and Availability
- Integration of backup solutions
- Development and management of snapshot strategies
- Tuning of High Availability (HA) and DRS
Troubleshooting and Logging
- Advanced log management and utilisation of support bundles
- Diagnostic tools for ESXi and VM troubleshooting
- Analysis of common failure scenarios and mitigation techniques
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Completion of VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage or possession of equivalent practical experience
- Practical experience in managing virtualised environments
- Familiarity with fundamental networking and storage concepts
Target Audience
- Seasoned vSphere administrators
- IT infrastructure engineers
- Data centre and virtualisation specialists
Testimonials (1)
The training session was highly intensive and exceptionally well-structured. Eric provided us with comprehensive materials and practical labs featuring real-world examples, greatly enhancing our learning experience. We adhered closely to the planned schedule and efficiently skipped sections irrelevant to our interests. Eric demonstrated a high level of professionalism and extensive expertise, addressing all our questions thoroughly and effectively. Thank you very much for organizing this valuable training.
