VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.0]
VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.0] equips cloud engineers and infrastructure administrators with hands-on skills to deploy, secure, and manage private clouds using VMware Cloud Foundation. It addresses the critical industry gap where 74% of enterprises report a shortage of professionals skilled in integrated cloud infrastructure. The course covers architecture, workload domains, lifecycle management, and security for vSphere, NSX, and vSAN environments.
This course prepares learners for the VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator (2V0-17.25) exam. With Koenig’s official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, trainees gain real-world operational experience to confidently manage and secure enterprise cloud environments, advancing toward roles in cloud administration and infrastructure management.
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Course Overview
The VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.0] course by VMware is designed for IT professionals seeking to master the deployment, configuration, and security of VMware’s integrated cloud platform. This course prepares learners for the VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator (VCP-VCF Administrator) certification, validating expertise in one of the most widely adopted private cloud solutions. Targeted at cloud administrators, infrastructure engineers, and virtualization specialists, the training equips individuals with skills critical for managing modern data centers. With over 25,000 customers running VMware Cloud Foundation globally, demand for certified professionals continues to grow across enterprise IT environments.
Participants gain hands-on experience with core VMware technologies including VMware vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, NSX, VCF Identity Broker, and VCF Operations. The course features a comprehensive lab environment using the VCF Installer Appliance, where students deploy a full VMware Cloud Foundation private cloud, configure workload domains, and implement Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) with distributed network connectivity. Learners also configure storage using NFS, iSCSI, and vSAN, validate deployments, and manage certificates and single sign-on through the integrated console. A key real-world scenario involves importing an existing vCenter into the VCF environment, simulating actual production migration workflows.
This training directly prepares candidates for the VCP-VCF Administrator certification, a credential recognized across the industry for validating private cloud proficiency. According to industry reports, certified professionals earn up to 25% more than non-certified peers in similar roles. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with official VMware courseware, expert-led instruction, and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring flexibility and reliability for global learners. Completing this course empowers individuals to lead cloud foundation deployments, drive digital transformation initiatives, and advance into senior cloud architecture and operations roles.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Hold a current VCP-DCV certification for vSphere 8.x
- Hold a current VCP-NV certification for NSX
- Experience with vSphere 8.x Lifecycle Manager
- Experience with vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) deployment and configuration
- Knowledge of SDDC Manager workflows and automation
- Proficiency in vSAN storage policy-based management
- Experience managing VMware Identity Services and certificate lifecycle management
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.0] certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering VMware Cloud Foundation Architecture
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Day 2– VCF Deployment and Fleet Management
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Day 3– Workload Domains and Network Design
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Day 4– Security, Identity, and Storage Control
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Day 5– Operations, Lifecycle, and VCF Upgrades
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.0] certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.0] certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
- VMware Cloud Foundation Architect
- Private Cloud Administrator
- Senior Virtualization Engineer
- Platform Operations Engineer
- Hybrid Cloud Consultant
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.0] certified professionals
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