VMware Cloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [V10.3] Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the VMware Cloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [V10.3] course, participants should have the following minimum prerequisites:

• Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage course or equivalent knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of cloud computing concepts.
• Fundamental understanding of virtual data centers, virtual machines (VMs), and vApp architecture.
• Familiarity with VMware vCenter Server® and VMware ESXi™.
• Experience with working at the command line is helpful.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP services, firewalls, and network security.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a solid foundation for participants to build upon as they engage with the course material. It's important for students to have a basic grasp of these concepts to fully benefit from the training and to effectively manage and configure VMware Cloud Director.

Target Audience for VMware Cloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [V10.3]

The VMware Cloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [V10.3] course is designed for IT professionals responsible for managing cloud environments and SDDC architecture.

• System administrators and engineers responsible for managing and supporting VMware Cloud Director environments
• Cloud architects involved in the design and deployment of cloud solutions using VMware Cloud Director
• IT professionals seeking to understand the deployment, configuration, and management of VMware Cloud Director
• VMware partners and consultants who help customers adopt and implement VMware Cloud solutions
• Technical support staff who assist with troubleshooting VMware Cloud Director issues
• Data center professionals looking to expand their knowledge in cloud technology and VMware products
• Network engineers who manage and configure network services within VMware Cloud Director environments
• Security professionals responsible for maintaining a secure cloud environment
• Storage administrators tasked with managing storage in a VMware Cloud Director infrastructure
• Virtualization specialists looking to deepen their expertise in VMware's cloud services
• Professionals pursuing VMware certifications related to cloud management and automation

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this VMware Cloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [V10.3]?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

This course offers comprehensive training on VMware Cloud Director 10.3, covering installation, configuration, management, and key features to optimize cloud infrastructure services.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the architecture and components of a software-defined data center (SDDC) and how VMware Cloud Director fits within it.
• Learn deployment options and configurations for VMware Cloud Director, including cell-based architecture.
• Master the provider configuration, including resource allocation, storage management, and network integration with vCenter Server and NSX-T Data Center.
• Gain proficiency in user, role, and quota management with an emphasis on security through LDAP, OIDC, and SAML integrations.
• Acquire skills in managing virtual machines and vApps, understanding their properties, managing operations, and implementing lease policies.
• Explore the functionalities of VMware Cloud Director's content libraries, catalog management, and the use of OVF templates.
• Develop knowledge of VMware Cloud Director networking, including the use of edge gateways, organization VDC networks, and vApp networks.
• Understand storage policies, named disks, and compute resource management within VMware Cloud Director.
• Get acquainted with VMware Cloud Director's extensibility features, including vcd-cli commands and UI enhancements.
• Learn to monitor resources effectively using VMware Cloud Director's built-in monitoring tools and integration with vRealize Operations Manager.