Data Center Automation with vRealize Orchestrator and vSphere PowerCLI Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the Data Center Automation with vRealize Orchestrator and vSphere PowerCLI course, participants should have the following minimum required knowledge:

• Fundamental understanding of VMware vSphere® environments, including the function of a hypervisor, basic virtual machine operations, and familiarity with VMware vCenter Server®.
• Basic knowledge of scripting or programming concepts (such as loops, variables, conditions), which will help in understanding automation scripts and workflows.
• Familiarity with systems administration tasks and processes, particularly in relation to virtualization management and operations.
• Working knowledge of Windows or Linux command-line operations, as these skills are often leveraged in scripting and automation scenarios.
• It is helpful, though not strictly necessary, to have prior experience with VMware products and solutions.

Please note that this course is designed for IT professionals who are responsible for managing and automating vSphere environments. It is not intended for absolute beginners in IT or virtualization. The prerequisites are set to ensure that all participants can keep pace with the curriculum and benefit fully from the advanced topics covered in the course.

Target Audience for Data Center Automation with vRealize Orchestrator and vSphere PowerCLI

Data Center Automation with vRealize Orchestrator and vSphere PowerCLI is designed for IT professionals seeking to streamline data center operations through automation.

• System Administrators and Engineers responsible for managing vSphere environments
• IT Operations Personnel looking to automate repetitive tasks
• DevOps Engineers focusing on continuous deployment and automation
• Infrastructure Architects designing automated solutions for scalability and efficiency
• Technical Consultants implementing and advising on vSphere automation
• VMware Authorized Consultants seeking to deepen their knowledge in automation tools
• Cloud Administrators managing VMware-based cloud infrastructures
• Data Center Managers looking to improve operational efficiency
• Technical Support Engineers aiming to expedite resolution times with automation scripts
• vSphere Administrators aiming to enhance their scripting and automation skills

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Data Center Automation with vRealize Orchestrator and vSphere PowerCLI?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

This course equips participants with the skills to leverage vRealize Orchestrator and vSphere PowerCLI for automating tasks in a VMware vSphere environment, enhancing efficiency and consistency in data center operations.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand Automation Tools: Identify vSphere automation tools and articulate their benefits to streamline data center operations.
• vSphere API Utilization: Learn to use the vSphere Web Services API for automating management tasks and understand object-oriented concepts relevant to the API.
• Master vSphere PowerCLI: Gain proficiency in using vSphere PowerCLI for routine tasks, including connecting to vCenter Server, defining variables, and utilizing cmdlets.
• Advanced PowerCLI Techniques: Explore advanced concepts like working with View objects, converting them to VIObjects, and invoking API methods.
• vRealize Orchestrator Fundamentals: Understand the components and functionality of vRealize Orchestrator, and learn to create workflows and utilize plug-ins.
• Workflow Development: Develop complex workflows in vRealize Orchestrator, including nesting, calling other workflows, and implementing debugging.
• Decision-Making Logic: Implement decision loops and exception handling in vRealize Orchestrator workflows to create robust automation sequences.
• PowerShell Integration: Integrate and execute PowerShell scripts within vRealize Orchestrator workflows for extended automation capabilities.
• Automate VM Deployment: Design and execute a workflow that automates the deployment of multiple virtual machines based on specific criteria.
• Guest Operations Automation: Apply guest operations using vRealize Orchestrator and vSphere PowerCLI to manage virtual machine guest environments effectively.