Trainsignal – VMware vSphere 4 Training
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- date: 7 July 2013
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vSphere is used to virtualize your server and network infrastrucutre in an innovative, efficient and reliable way.
By utilizing the power of cloud computing, VMware vSphere will allow you to dramatically reduce costs, increase control over your IT infrastructure, while maintaining flexibility and security.
Lesson 1 – Introduction to VMware vSphere
Learn what VMware vSphere is and what is covered in this vSphere course.
What is VMware vSphere?
What We Will Cover in This vSphere Training Course
Lesson 2 – Meet Your Instructor
In this video you will find out a little bit about your instructor, David Davis, and you will learn about the importance of VMware.
Meet Your Instructor
Why is VMware ESX So Important to Me, You, and the Future of IT?
Lesson 3 – Our Scenario with the Wired Brain Coffee Company
In this video you will learn about the scenario we will be using throughout the course, which will allow us to work hands on with VMware vSphere in a corporate setting.
Our Scenario
Your Role in the Company
Network Diagram
Lesson 4 – VMware Certification – Preparing for the VCP and VCDX
In this video you will discover the benefits of becoming a VCP and you will learn the best way to prepare for your VCP and VCDX exams.
What are My VMware Certification Options?
What Does It Take to Get a VCP?
What Are the Benefits to Becoming a VCP?
How Do I Upgrade My VCP Certification?
How Do I Best Prepare for the VCP?
What Does It Take to Get a VCDX?
What is a vExpert?
Lesson 5.1 – Introduction to Virtualization
In this video we are starting with the basics of virtualization. If you’re new to virtualization this video will be a great place to start out and if you are more experienced with virtualization, then this video will be a great virtualization review as you start to work your way through the rest of the course.
What is Virtualization?
Virtualization Management Layer Approach
Dedicated Virtualization Approach
What Are the Various Types of Virtualization?
Server Virtualization
Storage Virtualization
Network Virtualization
Application Virtualization
Desktop Virtualization
What Type of Virtualization is Right for Your?
What Makes Virtualization So Appealing?
How Can Server Virtualization Help Me?
Lesson 5.2 – Virtualization Products Compared
What are the differences between the various virtualization products that are available? In this video we will compare and contrast virtualization software and go over the pluses and minuses of each.
VMware ESX 4 Server
VMware Server
Microsoft Hyper-V
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with SP1
Citrix XenServer
Competitive Comparison
Lesson 6 – VMware ESXi4 Free Edition for the SMB
In this video you will learn the differences between the free edition of VMware ESXi and vSphere. Plus, you will see why ESXi is a great solution for small businesses.
What Does VMware ESXi Free Edition Offer You?
Why is ESXi Free Ideal for the SMB?
Hardware Requirements
Getting and Installing ESXi Free
VMware ESXi Free Edition FAQ
ESXi vs. vSphere
Lesson 7 – VMware vSphere 4 and ESX Essentials
In this video we will discuss the new features and versions of vSphere and vSphere related products. Plus, we will delve into one of the hottest IT topics around today, Cloud Computing.
vSphere Overview
vSphere Offers New Features
Learning “vEverything” – vCloud, vCompute, vNetwork, vStorage, and vMore
Cloud Computing
vSphere Components
VMware vSphere-Related Products
Packaging and Versions
No, You Cannot Buy ESX
New Licensing Changes in vSphere
Upgrading from Virtual Infrastructure Suite/ESX 3.x
Lesson 8.1 – vSphere Management Options
In this video you will learn how to utilize the different management options of vSphere in order to properly take advantage of the features that vSphere offers.
How Do I Manage This Thing?
What’s the Password, Man?
Point Your Web Browser to ESX and vCenter
Command Line Junkies – COS and SSH
Hacking the ESXi Console to Gain Access
I Love the vSphere Client!
Lesson 8.2 – Installing the VMware vSphere Client
Before you install the vSphere Client, you need to understand the installation requirements to make sure everything installs smoothly. Plus, we will actual download and perform a VMware vSphere installation.
vSphere Client Installation Requirements
vSphere Client Includes…
Downloading and Installing the vSphere Client
Lesson 8.3 – Navigating vSphere using the vSphere Client
Installing the vSphere Client won’t do you much good if you’re unsure how to use it. In this video, I will walk you through what you need to know to successfully utilize the vSphere Client.
vSphere Terminology (Lingo)
Using the vSphere Client
Navigating the vSphere Client with Hotkeys
Searching the Virtual Infrastructure
Sorting and Filtering in the vSphere Client
Exporting Data
Running Reports
Performing VM Guest Remote Control
Lesson 9 – Running VMware ESX 4 in Workstation
In this video you will learn why running VMware ESX 4 in Workstation may be beneficial. Plus, you will learn about the requirements for this type of setup and the best way to configure VMware ESX in Workstation.
Why Would You Want to Run ESX in WS?
What is Required?
Do I Have the Right CPU?
How Do You Configure Your Workstation VM That Will Run ESX?
Creating ESX Server 4.0 Inside Workstation
Running Our New ESX Server
Lesson 10.1 – Installing VMware ESX 4
In this video you will prepare to install VMware ESX 4 and you can follow along as your instructor downloads and installs VMware ESX 4, step-by-step.
Why is Hardware Compatibility so Important?
How to Check Hardware Compatibility
Official Hardware Requirements
Downloading VMware ESX 4
Installing VMware ESX 4, Step by Step
Starting ESX 4 for the First Time
Installation Tips and Tricks
Lesson 10.2 – Installing VMware ESXi Version 4
In this video you will learn the process of checking for hardware compatability, checking hardware requirements, and you will work hands on to install and configure your own ESXi Server!
Why is Hardware Compatibility so Important?
How to Check Hardware Compatability
Official Hardware Requirements
ESXi Installation Notes
ESXi is the “Real Deal”
Difference Between ESXi Free, ESXi Installable, and ESXi Embedded
Downloading VMware ESXi Version 4
Installing VMware ESXi Version 4, Step By Step
5 Steps to Configuring Your New ESXi Server
Checking DNS in a Web Browser
Lesson 11.1 – Installing VMware vCenter 4
In this video you will learn about the new features of vCenter 4. Plus, you will see how to install and configure vCenter 4 step by step.
vCenter 101 – What You Need to Know
What&rsqup;s New in vCenter4
Installation Requirements and Prerequisites
vCenter Server Components & Add-Ons
Required Ports for vCenter
How and Where to Download vCenter 4
Advantages to Installing vCenter in a VM
Installing vCenter 4, Step-by-Step
Verifying Our Installation
Lesson 11.2 – Installing VMware ESXi Version 4
In this video you will see how to properly name and organize your Virtual Infrastructure. Plus, you will work hands on to create and configure your own Virtual Infrastructure.
Planning the Virtual Infrastructure
Wired Brain Coffee Company Network Diagram
Creating Our Virtual Infrastructure
Configuring vSphere Licensing
Removing “Getting Started” Tabs
Configuring the ESX Server Clock and NTP
vCenter Server Settings and Plugins
Reviewing System Logs
vCenter Sessions
vCenter Service Status
Monitoring ESX Host Health Hardware Status
Lesson 11.3 – Creating and Modifying Virtual Guest Machines
Installing a guest operating system in a guest virtual machine can be tricky and in this video you will see how to avoid common issues while installing a guest OS. Plus, you will work hands on to create your own guest virtual machine and install a guest operating system.
Changing BIOS Settings in a Guest VM
Creating ISO Images of CD/DVD Install Media
Using LC ISO Creator
Transferring ISO Files to Your ESX Server
Using Datastore Browser Upload Feature
Using Secure Copy Protocol (SCP)
Using PuTTY
Samba Client Share
Creating a New Virtual Machine and Installing the OS
VMware Guest OS Install Guide
VMware Compatibility Guide
Steps to Installing Your New Guest VM
Creating a New VM
Installing a Guest Operating System
Downloading VMs from Virtual Appliance Marketplace
Lesson 11.4 – Installing and Configuring VMware Tools
In this video I will show you why using VMware Tools is essential and I will cover everything from installing, configuring and updating VMware Tools.
Why You Should Use the VMware Tools
Installing the VMware Tools in Linux
Verifying VMware Tools Installation
Running VMware Toolbox in Linux
Updating VMware Tools
Installing the VMware Tools in Windows
Configuring VMware Tools with VMware Toolbox
How to Use Searching, Sorting, and Filtering to Find Out if VMware Tools are Installed
Lesson 11.5 – Adding Virtual Machine Hardware with vSphere Hot Plug
One of the main benefits of virtualization is the ability to add new virtual machine hardware to your VM quickly and efficiently. In this video you will learn how to “Hot Add” RAM and “Hot Plug” for CPU while your virtual machine is running.
Adding, Modifying, and Removing Virtual Hardware
What Are the Requirements to Use vSphere Hot Add/Hot Plug?
Using Hot Add to Add RAM to a Virtual Machine
Using Hot Plug to Add CPU to a Virtual Machine
Using Hot Add and Hot Plug without a Reboot
Adding a 2nd Virtual Disk to a Running Virtual Machine
Expanding a Virtual Disk on a Running Virtual Machine
Lesson 11.6 – Using vSphere Host Profiles
In this video you will see how to solve common issues like standardizing ESX Server configuration, using Host Profiles. This is a cool new feature in vSphere that you can’t afford to miss!
Standardizing ESX Server Configuration with vSphere Host Profiles
5 Steps to Using Host Profiles
Creating and Editing Host Profiles
Checking Compliance
Applying Host Profiles to Servers and Clusters
Another Way of Checking Compliance
Lesson 12.1 – Administering VMware ESX Server Security
In this video you will learn how to use the various security tools of vSphere to make sure your virtual environment is properly secured.
Basics of vSphere Security
VMsafe and vShield Overview
Default vSphere Security Roles
Adding, Modifying, and REmoving ESX Users and Groups
Using Windows AD Users and Groups to Secure vSphere
Using AD to Give Specific Access
Defining and Applying Roles and Permissions
Creating Custom Role
Allowing Root Login via SSH
Securing Guest Virtual Machines
Lesson 13.1 – Introduction to and Installing VMware Data Recovery (VDR)
In this video you will learn how to install and configure VDR. Plus, we will discuss the benefits and limitations of VDR.
What is VMware Data Recovery (VDR)
Why Do I Need VDR?
How Do I Get Data Recovery?
What Are the Benefits of Using VDR?
What Are the Limitations of VDR?
How Does VDR Work?
Installing VMware Data Recovery
Configuring VDR Appliance
Installing VDR Plug-In
Connecting VDR Appliance to VMware vCenter
Lesson 13.2 – Backup and Restore with VMware Data Recovery (VDR)
In this video you will work hands on to backup and restore data on your own virtual machines.
Creating a Backup Destiniation – Local
Adding a Network Share
Creating a VDR Backup Job
Gotchas of VMware Data Recovery
Checking Backup Job Status
Recovering/Restoring an ESX Guest VM
Lesson 14.1 – Virtual Storage 101 and Storage Terminology
Storage is a critical piece of any virtual infrastructure. In this video you will learn the critical knowledge you will need to properly utilize Virtual Storage.
Storage 101s
Storage Area Networks 101
Understanding iSCSI Storage
Why You Need a Storage Area Network (SAN)
Storage Terms You Must Know
What Is in a Database?
ESX Server Storage Options
VMFS Specs and Maximums
Lesson 14.2 – Configuring vSphere Storage
In this video you will work hands on to configure vSphere Storage using the virtual storage theory you have learned thus far.
New vSphere Datastore Inventory
Datastore Maps
Datastore Performance
Datastore Configuration Tab
Datastore Tasks, Events, Alarms, and Permissions
Database Storage Views
Thin Provisioning for Fun and Profit
Creating New Virtual Machine with Thin Provision Disk
Finding Out the Disk Provisioning Type on Existing Disks
Converting a Thick Provision Disk to a Thin Provision Disk and Vice Versa
Storage Views in Relation to Thin Provisioning
Configure an Alarm to Prevent Overprovision
Digging Into Datastores
Taking and Using vSphere Snapshots
Creating and Deleting Snapshots
Lesson 14.3 – Creating a Free iSCSI SAN with OpenFiler
A Storage Area Network is the best way to manage storage when you have two or more servers. In this video I will show you how to use OpenFiler to configure iSCSI so that you will have one place to back up your data and manage your data as it grows.
OpenFiler Can “Open” Your Eyes to a SAN
Free SAN for All – Downloading OpenFiler
Installing OpenFiler
Configuring OpenFiler
Configuring OpenFiler as Our iSCSI SAN
Configuring iSCSI in vSphere 4
Creating a New Datastore for Our New Connection
Lesson 15.1 – vSphere Virtual Networking
In this video you will learn about the vNetwork and the benefits of network virtualization. You will see how Virtual Networking can save your company time and money when it comes to implementation, troubleshooting, and getting away from physical hardware.
vNetwork Overview
New vNetwork Features in vSphere
vNetwork Terms – vmnic, vswitch, vswif, & Port Group
Viewing Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) Stats
vNetwork Configuration Scenarios – Single NIC
vNetwork Configuration Scenarios – Private/Host Only
vNetwork Configuration Scenarios – Multiple NICs
Using VLANs with vSphere
Configuring vNetworks and vSwitches
Moving Linux Servers to New VM Network
Providing ESX3 with Network Redundancy and Load Balancing
Checking Out Network Traffic Shaping and Security Options
CLI Network Troubleshooting Commands
Best Practices for vSphere Networking
Lesson 15.2 – Using the vSphere Distributed Virtual Switch (dvswitch)
The vNetwork Distributed Switch is a new feature that can only be found in VMware vSphere. In this video you will learn how to configure the vDS to provide consistent networking across all hosts.
Introduction to the vNetwork Distributed Switch (vDS)
Comparing the vSphere Standard Switch to the Distributed Virtual Switch
Benefits of the Distributed Virtual Switch
Creating a New dvSwitch and Adding Hosts and vmnics to dvSwitch
Creating a dvport Group
Migrating a Single Virtual Machine
Migrating Legacy vSwitches and VM Networks to dvSwitch
Migrating Virtual Adaptors (SC & VMKernel) to dvSwitch
Viewing dvSwitch Mapping, Adv Conf, & Alarms
Lesson 16.1 – Understanding and Using Tasks, Events, and Alarms
In this video you will work hands on to learn how to use tasks and events and how to access them at different levels of the virtual infrastructure. Plus, you will learn to configure SNMP and SMTP to send email from vCenter.
Understanding Tasks and Events
Exporting Events
“Events Home” Section
Creating Scheduled Tasks
Configuring SNMP Traps in vCenter
Configuring SMTP Email in vCenter
Alerting with vCenter Alarms
Lesson 17 – Performance Optimization in VMware vSphere
In this video you will learn about the best practices to improve your vSphere 4 performance. Plus, we will work with several performance management tools and use them to view performance information inside the vSphere Client and at the command line.
What’s New in vSphere 4 Related to Performance
Selecting the Right Hardware
Performance Best Practices
Why You Should Care About “Ready Time”
vSphere Performance Management Tools
CLI Performance Tool esxtop on ESX Full and ESXi
vSphere Performance Management Tools
3rd Party Performance Management Tools
Using Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)
Lesson 18 – Upgrading from VMware ESX 3.x and Virtual Infrastructure to vSphere 4
Is your company currently using a version of ESX 3.x? Don’t let the daunting task of upgrading get you down! In this video we will work step by step through the upgrade process from ESX 3.x to vSphere 4.
Upgrade Prerequisites
Basic Upgrade Process
Edition Licenses
Upgrade Checklist for the Wired Brain Coffee Company
vCenter Server Upgrade
ESX Host Upgrade Using the vSphere Host Upgrade Utility
Upgrading VMware Tools and Virtual Hardware Version
Upgrading Licensing
Lesson 19.1 – Moving Virtual Machines with VMotion
In this video you will learn how to use VMotion to move RUNNING virtual machines off of one ESX server and onto another ESX server. That means that your end users can use the applications on the virtual machine while you are moving it, resulting in virtually no downtime! You can’t afford to miss this video!
Why You need VMotion
VMotion Requirements
VMotioning Virtual Machines
Lesson 19.2 – Moving Virtual Storage with SVMotion
In this video you will learn how to move the storage of RUNNING virtual machines from one datastore to another datastore. Plus, you will work hands on with SVMotion to migrate your storage to another datastore.
What is SVMotion?
SVMotion Requirements
Thin Provisioning and SVMotion
SVMotion Your Storage – Step-by-Step
Lesson 19.3 – Load Balancing with Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)
As utilization of your virtual infrastructure begins to grow, you will notice that the load on some virtual machines will be much greater than others. In this video you will learn how to use the Distributed Resource Scheduler to guarantee service levels and prevent a single virtual machine from monopolizing all of the resources.
Auto Load Balancing with DRS
Requirements to Use DRS
Reserving Resources
Creating a DRS Enabled Cluster
Adding ESX Servers to Our Cluster
Testing DRS
Using Resource Allocation
DRS/HA Cluster Settings
Resource Distribution Chart
Creating Resource Pools
Lesson 19.4 – Implementing High Availability with VMware HA (VMHA)
In this video you will learn how to use High Availability to bring back a critical application in the event of an ESX server failure. Plus, you will work hands on to configure VMHA in your own virtual environment.
Why Do You Need High Availability (HA)?
VMHA Saving the Day
Requirements for VMHA
Configuring VMHA, Step-by-Step
Adding ESX Host to the Cluster
Enabling VMHA
Testing VMHA
Optional VMHA Configurations
Best Practices for VMHA
Lesson 19.5 – Super High Availability with VMware Fault Tolerance (FT)
In this video you will learn how to implement Fault Tolerance to provide continuous availability for a Virtual Machine. This literally means you will see how to make sure your Virtual Machines experience zero downtime!
Achieve Zero Downtime with Fault Tolerance (FT)
Requirements of FT
Constraints of FT
Testing to See If You Can Use FT with VMware Site Survey
Flip the Switch and Enable FT!
Testing Failover of Fault Tolerance Virtual Machine
VMware vSphere 4 Training – Bonus Lessons
Lesson 12.2 – Installing vShield Zones
In this video you’ll learn about vShield, VMware’s virtual firewall, used to filter traffic in your virtual infrastructure. You’ll learn how to download vShield and get it up and running in your vSphere infrastructure.
The vShield Zones Browser Interface
Introduction to vShield Zones
What Does vShield Offer You?
Downloading vShield Zones
Installing vShield Zones
Deploying vShield Manager and vShields
Configuring vShield Manager and vShields
Configuring vShield Manager
Deploying a vShield and Converting it to a VM Template
Initial Configuration of vShield Zones
Initial Configuration of vShield Zones – Connecting vShield Manager to vCenter Server
Initial Configuration of vShield Zones – Deploying the vShield Template
Lesson 16.2 – Searching, Sorting, Filtering and Exporting in vSphere
Likely you use an Internet search engine every day but how do you search your virtual infrastructure? vSphere searching, sorting, and filtering provides you the virtual items that you are looking for.
Searching vSphere Inventory
Sorting & Filtering Inventory
Exporting Lists and Logs
Exporting vSphere Maps
Exporting Performance Reports
Lesson 16.3 – Using VMware vApps
Learn what a vApp is, how it can help you, and how to build your vApp in your own vSphere infrastructure.
Vocabulary You Should Know
vApp Overview
New OVF 1.0 Additions in vSphere 4
How do vSpps Relate to the VCP 4 Certification?
VMware Virtual Appliance Marketplace
Importing a Virtual Appliance
Building a vApp
Adding a VM to Your vApp
Editing vApp Properties
Groups and Start Order
Exporting Your vApp
Importing Your vApp
Cloning a vApp
Using the Free OVF Tool
Lesson 20.1 – Introduction and Installation of VMware vSphere CLI (vCLI)
How do you administer vSphere from command line? The two most popular options are – PowerCLI and vCLI (previously RCLI). In this video, we cover how vCLI can help you and how to install it.
vCLI Overview
Installing vCLI
Lesson 20.2 – Introduction and Installation of the vSphere Management Assistant (vMA)
In this video, we cover the vSphere Management Assistant, or vMA (previously VIMA). This virtual management appliance installs easily, contains the vCLI, and allows you to manage your virtual infrastructure from the command line.
vMA Overview
Deploying vMA
Lesson 20.3 – Using VMware’s vMA and vCLI to Administer VMware ESX and ESXi via CLI
In this video, we cover how to access vMA and vCLI, the benefits of using these tools to administer ESX and ESXi, and 10 great script commands.
Lesson 20.4 – Installing and Using the VMware VI-Perl Toolkit
If you know Perl, the VMware VI-Perl Toolkit is the ideal way to report on and administer your virtual infrastructure from the command line. Learn how to install and use the VI-Perl Toolkit in this video.
Lesson 20.5 – Using the VMware Guest Console (VGC)
Learn about VMware Labs, where VMware developers test their new projects before release, and learn about one very helpful tool, VMware Guest Console (VGC), and how it helps with VM management and administration.
What is the VI-Perl Tool
VMware Server
Microsoft Hyper-V
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with SP1
Citrix XenServer
Competitive Comparison
Lesson 21.1 – VMware Go: The On Ramp to Virtualization
The VMware GO web portal allows you to download, configure, and administer VMware ESXi and the best part is that it completely free.
What Does VMware ESXi Free Edition Offer You?
Why is ESXi Free Ideal for the SMB?
Hardware Requirements
Getting and Installing ESXi Free
VMware ESXi Free Edition FAQ
ESXi vs. vSphere
Lesson 21.2 – My Home VMware vSphere Lab
How do I run vSphere in my own home lab? Learn the equipment I use, why I use it, and how you can inexpensively build your own home VMware vSphere lab.
vSphere Overview
vSphere Offers New Features
Learning “vEverything” – vCloud, vCompute, vNetwork, vStorage, and vMore
Cloud Computing
vSphere Components
VMware vSphere-Related Products
Packaging and Versions
No, You Cannot Buy ESX
New Licensing Changes in vSphere
Upgrading from Virtual Infrastructure Suite/ESX 3.x
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