Course Overview:

This intensive course prepares students for the VMware Certified Professional – vSphere 8.x (VCP-VCIX-8) certification exam. Students learn vSphere 8.x architecture, installation, configuration, management, security, performance optimization and troubleshooting.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Install, configure and manage vSphere 8.x environments.
  2. Design and implement vSphere architectures.
  3. Configure and manage virtual networks and storage.
  4. Implement vSphere security and compliance.
  5. Optimize vSphere performance and troubleshoot issues.
  6. Automate vSphere tasks using vCenter Server and PowerCLI.

Module-Wise Breakdown:

Module 1: Introduction to vSphere 8.x (10%)

  1. Overview of vSphere architecture
  2. New features in vSphere 8.x
  3. New installation and upgrade options
  4. Hands-on: Installing vSphere 8.x

Module 2: vSphere Infrastructure (20%)

  1. Configuring ESXi hosts and clusters
  2. Managing virtual networks (vSwitch, vMotion)
  3. Configuring storage (VMFS, NFS, vSAN)
  4. Hands-on: Configuring vSphere infrastructure

Module 3: Virtual Machine Management (20%)

  1. Creating and managing virtual machines
  2. Configuring VM settings (CPU, memory, networking)
  3. Managing VM snapshots and templates
  4. Hands-on: Managing virtual machines

Module 4: vSphere Security and Compliance (15%)

  1. Configuring ESXi security settings
  2. Implementing role-based access control (RBAC)
  3. Configuring networking and firewall settings
  4. Hands-on: Securing vSphere environments

Module 5: vSphere Performance Optimization (15%)

  1. Monitoring vSphere performance
  2. Optimizing CPU, memory and storage
  3. Configuring resource pools and DRS
  4. Hands-on: Optimizing vSphere performance

Module 6: vSphere Troubleshooting and Automation (10%)

  1. Troubleshooting common vSphere issues
  2. Using vCenter Server and PowerCLI for automation
  3. Configuring vSphere alarms and notifications
  4. Hands-on: Troubleshooting and automating vSphere tasks

Hands-on Exercises and Projects:

  1. Installing and configuring vSphere 8.x
  2. Creating and managing virtual machines
  3. Configuring vSphere security and compliance
  4. Optimizing vSphere performance
  5. Troubleshooting vSphere issues
  6. Automating vSphere tasks using PowerCLI

Prerequisites:

  1. Basic understanding of virtualization concepts
  2. Familiarity with VMware products (recommended)
  3. Experience with Windows or Linux operating systems
  4. Basic knowledge of networking and storage

Target Audience:

  1. IT Professionals
  2. Virtualization Administrators
  3. Cloud Engineers
  4. System Administrators
  5. Solution Architects

Course Duration:

  1. Instructor-led training: 5-7 days
  2. Self-paced online training: 15-20 hours

Delivery Options:

  1. Instructor-led training
  2. Self-paced online training
  3. Virtual classroom training
  4. On-site training

Certification:

VMware Certified Professional – vSphere 8.x (VCP-VCIX-8)

Course Materials:

  1. Official VMware courseware
  2. vSphere 8.x environment access
  3. Hands-on lab exercises
  4. Study guide and reference materials

Recommended Study Materials:

  1. VMware vSphere 8.x documentation
  2. VMware vSphere Architecture Guide
  3. VMware Learning Platform (VLP) modules