Advanced VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3 - AVMVI3 Training Class

Module 1: ESX Server Provisioning

This module explores various methods of installing ESX Servers.

Topics

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  Script ESX Server deployments for remote installation


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  Use Altiris Deployment for installations


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  Use Client CDROM remote installation

Labs

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  Enabling Scripted Installation


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  Creating a Script Using VI Web Access


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  Running a Scripted Installation from the Kickstart File

Module 2: Security in a VMware Virtualized Environment

This module explores various aspects of security.

Topics

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  Secure physical infrastructure


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  Identify additional security measures available in a VI3 environment


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  Secure access to storage, networks, and Service Console

Labs

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  Using CHAP


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  Firewall settings

Module 3: Integrating Virtualization Options

This module explores add-on virtualization products.

Topics

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  Create ESX VMs from other VMware products


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  Create ESX VMs from other vendors virtualization products


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  Use Vizioncore Products for P2V and V2P


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  Use PlateSpin Products for P2V and V2P

Labs

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  Using VMware Converter


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  Using vConverter


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  Using PlateSpin

Module 4: Data Protection and High Availability

This module explores various methods of data protection and recovery.

Topics

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  Perform backup using VMware Consolidated Backup


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  Replication software (DoubleTake) for DR


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  Microsoft clustering across boxes

Labs

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  Creating VMs for clustering across boxes


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  Using VCB


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  Using Doubletake software

Module 5: Hardware Best Practices and Performance Tuning

This module explores hardware Best Practices and Performance Tuning.

Topics

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  To boot or not to boot, that is the question


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  Memory, storage, and network considerations


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  Sockets, cores, and hyperthreading


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  What about VT-enabled CPUs

Lab

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  Install ESX 3i

Module 6: Virtual Infrastructure and VM Best Practices and Tuning

This module will explore resource best practices for Virtual Machines.

Topics

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  If one head is good, are two better


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  How many pools can one swim in

Lab

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  Create a HA/DRS Cluster with multiple resource pools

Module 7: Other Virtualization Options

This module explores virtualization as implemented by other vendors.

Topics

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  Virtual Iron


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  Xen


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  Microsoft

Lab

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  Compare VMware to Virtual Iron

Module 8: Command Line Interfaces

This module explores various methods of communicating with ESX Servers.

Topics

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  The Linux filesystem


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  Useful Linux commands


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  esxcfg commands


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  configuration files


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  the init.d directory


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  logs and remote logging


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  the 3i CLI

Lab

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  Using Command Line Interfaces

This course is designed for IT professionals who already have the basic skills to install and maintain the VI3 Infrastructure and are ready to gain advanced skills to protect and secure their virtual infrastructure.

Successful completion of VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3 - VMVI3, or equivalent knowledge.

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