VMware Cloud Foundation: Automate and Operate [V9.0]
The VMware Cloud Foundation: Automate and Operate [V9.0] course equips cloud engineers and system administrators with advanced skills to automate provisioning, manage multi-tenant environments, and streamline operations in VCF private clouds, solving the growing complexity of hybrid cloud management. With 78% of enterprises adopting hybrid cloud strategies (VMware, 2023), this course delivers hands-on expertise in automation workflows, catalog management, and operational monitoring to reduce downtime and improve service delivery.
This course prepares learners for the VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management and Automation certification. Koenig Solutions offers official VMware-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, enabling learners to master real-world operational scenarios. Graduates gain the operational mastery needed to optimize cloud performance and support scalable digital transformation initiatives.
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Course Overview
VMware Cloud Foundation: Automate and Operate [V9.0] is a comprehensive five-day course designed for system architects, cloud operations engineers, and virtualization specialists seeking mastery in managing private cloud environments with VMware Cloud Foundation® Automation and Operations. This course prepares candidates for the VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Operations (3V0-22.25) certification, a credential increasingly required by enterprises adopting hybrid cloud infrastructure. With over 50,000 VCF deployments globally, organizations demand professionals skilled in automation and lifecycle management to reduce operational overhead and ensure compliance. The curriculum addresses real-world challenges in monitoring, optimization, and policy-driven operations, making it essential for IT teams responsible for scalable, secure private cloud platforms.
The course delivers hands-on experience with core VMware technologies including VMware Cloud Foundation® Automation, VMware Cloud Foundation® Operations, VMware Aria Automation, vRealize Operations, and NSX. Students engage in extensive lab exercises using the Holodeck 9.0 lab environment, a self-contained, nested VCF platform that enables safe, repeatable experimentation. During labs, participants configure provider and organization networking, deploy virtual private clouds (VPCs), manage content libraries, and implement automation policies. A key project involves building and deploying a multi-tier application blueprint using the IaaS console, followed by configuring custom dashboards, alerting policies, and health monitoring workflows to simulate enterprise-scale operations and diagnostics.
This training directly prepares attendees for the 3V0-22.25 certification exam, recognized as a benchmark for advanced VCF operational expertise in the industry. Certified professionals report an average salary increase of 15-20%, with cloud operations roles averaging $115,000 annually according to VMware workforce data. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning path with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, official VMware courseware, and access to expert instructors for 1-on-1 doubt resolution. Completing VMware Cloud Foundation: Automate and Operate [V9.0] empowers professionals to lead cloud operations initiatives, drive automation maturity, and position themselves for roles as Cloud Operations Managers or Senior Virtualization Specialists in enterprise IT environments.
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Completion of the VMware Cloud Foundation: Deploy and Configure course is a formal prerequisite to ensure a logical learning path for VMware Cloud Foundation: Automate and Operate [V9.0].
- Possession of a current VCP-DCV or VCP-NV certification is highly recommended to ensure the foundational technical proficiency required for this advanced course.
- Practical experience in VMware vSphere administration, including installation, configuration, and management tasks, is essential for mastering VMware Cloud Foundation: Automate and Operate [V9.0].
- Hands-on knowledge of VMware NSX, focusing on network virtualization and security setup, enhances your ability to deploy VMware Cloud Foundation effectively.
- A solid understanding of VMware Cloud Foundation architecture and lifecycle management is crucial for automating and operating the platform efficiently.
- Skills in configuring and managing content libraries within vCenter Server help streamline deployment and updates in VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
- Experience with infrastructure as code and automation workflows in cloud settings enables seamless management of VMware Cloud Foundation: Automate and Operate [V9.0].
- Familiarity with Kubernetes-based IaaS deployments and container networking prepares you for integrating modern cloud-native applications with VMware Cloud Foundation.
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: Automate and Operate [V9.0] Architecture
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Day 2– Advanced Provider and Organization Management
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Day 3– Networking and Content Management Strategies
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Day 4– IaaS and Workload Deployment Optimization
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Day 5– VCF Operations and Monitoring Excellence
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: Automate and Operate [V9.0] certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the VMware Cloud Foundation: Automate and Operate [V9.0] certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator
- VCF Automation Architect
- Cloud Operations Engineer
- SDDC Automation Specialist
- VMware Infrastructure Engineer
- Private Cloud Operations Lead
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