Introduction to Virtualization with
vSphere 8.0

What You'll Learn

• vSphere component deep-dive

• Networking concepts

• Storage concepts

• CPU and memory concepts

• Virtual Machine concepts

• Security concepts

• Ongoing operations

• Getting started with Kubernetes

Labs

• Configuration of vSphere components: ESXi and vCenter

• Network configuration: virtual Switch setup, vSphere Distributed Switch setup, VMkernel Port Creation, Uplink Redundancy and Port Group Creation, and MTU sizing

• Storage configuration: iSCSI Port Binding, NFS, vSAN, multi-pathing

• Security configuration: SSO setup and RBAC access

• Configuration of additional vSphere components: Lifecycle Manager, Content Libraries, Host Profiles, Storage Profiles, VM Customization Specifications

• ESXi and vCenter command-line basics

Prerequisites

• No experience required however some familiarity with virtualization is an asset

• Familiarity with SSH and RDP