VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.1]
VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.1] equips cloud engineers, system administrators, and infrastructure architects with hands-on skills to deploy, manage, and secure enterprise private clouds. This course addresses the critical industry challenge where 74% of organizations report a shortage of professionals skilled in integrated cloud infrastructure. Through a comprehensive five-day curriculum featuring 30+ guided labs, learners gain practical expertise in VCF architecture, workload domain deployment, lifecycle management, and security hardening using real-world scenarios.
This course prepares candidates for the VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator (2V0-17.25) certification. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access on VMware's Holodeck platform, ensuring mastery of real-world operations. Graduates advance toward roles in cloud administration with confidence in managing complex VMware environments.
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Course Overview
VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.1] is a comprehensive five-day course by VMware designed for cloud administrators, infrastructure engineers, and platform operations leads responsible for deploying and securing private cloud environments. This training aligns with the VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator (VCP-VCF Administrator) certification, validating expertise in one of the most widely adopted private cloud platforms. With over 25,000 enterprises running VMware Cloud Foundation, professionals skilled in its deployment and lifecycle management are in high demand, making this course essential for those advancing in cloud infrastructure roles.
The course delivers hands-on experience with core VMware technologies including VMware Cloud Foundation Operations, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, and Identity Broker, using a nested lab environment powered by Holodeck. Students configure centralized network connectivity, deploy workload domains, manage certificates via Microsoft CA and OpenSSL, and implement security posture management with automated compliance scoring. A key lab project involves building a fully functional VCF 9.1 environment on limited hardware, where participants configure storage policies, enable memory tiering for cost optimization, and perform lifecycle management tasks such as upgrades and patching, simulating real-world enterprise scenarios.
This course prepares learners for the VCP-VCF Administrator certification, a credential recognized globally for validating private cloud expertise. Certified professionals report average salaries between $115,000 and $145,000, with senior roles reaching up to $180,000. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and official VMware courseware, ensuring access to the latest VCF 9.1 updates. Completing this training positions professionals to lead private cloud initiatives, drive digital transformation, and advance into high-impact roles such as Cloud Solutions Consultant or Platform Operations Lead.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Working experience with VMware vSphere 8.0 Update 3 or later
- Working experience with VMware NSX 4.2 or later
- Working experience with VMware vSAN 8.0 Update 3 or later
- Completion of the VMware Implement Learning Path Stage-1 Training
- Active VMware Certified Professional (VCP) status is recommended as a baseline
- Solid understanding of private cloud architecture and components
- Familiarity with certificate management and single sign-on in VMware environments
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.1] Architecture
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Day 2– VCF Private Cloud Deployment Strategies
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Day 3– Post-Deployment and Fleet Management Mastery
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Day 4– Networking and Storage Management Excellence
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Day 5– Lifecycle and Security Management Operations
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 [v9.1] certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.1] certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- VMware Cloud Foundation Architect
- VCF Engineer
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
- Private Cloud Administrator
- SDDC Consultant
- VMware Cloud Operations Lead
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage and Secure [v9.1] certified professionals
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