VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.17] Intermediate
VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.17] equips system administrators and integrators with skills to automate provisioning across hybrid clouds, solving the critical pain point of fragmented, manual IT operations. With 83% of enterprises adopting multi-cloud strategies (Flexera 2024), this course delivers hands-on expertise in deploying, configuring, and managing VMware's unified automation platform for consistent service delivery.
This course prepares learners for the VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA) certification. Koenig Solutions enhances readiness with Guaranteed-to-Run dates and official vendor-authorized courseware, ensuring a clear path to validating expertise and advancing into cloud architect or automation specialist roles.
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Course Overview
VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.17] by VMware is a comprehensive five-day training program designed for system administrators and system integrators responsible for deploying and managing cloud automation solutions. This course prepares learners for the VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Management and Automation 2024 (VCP-CMA) certification, aligning directly with the 2V0-31.23 exam objectives. It serves critical roles such as Cloud Administrator, Cloud Architect, and Automation Engineer, who are in growing demand as enterprises accelerate hybrid cloud adoption. According to VMware’s certification guides, professionals with Aria Automation skills are essential for organizations modernizing IT operations, with cloud automation job postings increasing significantly in recent years across financial services, healthcare, and IT consulting sectors.
The course delivers hands-on experience with core VMware technologies including VMware Aria Automation Assembler, VMware Aria Automation Service Broker, VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator, VMware Aria Automation Config, and VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle. Students engage in extensive lab exercises where they install and configure a full VMware Aria Automation 8.17 environment using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, set up cloud accounts and projects, and deploy multi-cloud infrastructure templates. A key real-world scenario involves integrating Kubernetes clusters using vSphere with Tanzu, configuring custom properties, and managing containerized workloads through the self-service catalog. These labs are conducted in a dedicated VMware-based lab environment, allowing students to build end-to-end automation workflows, configure event-driven ABX actions, and troubleshoot deployment issues using native logs and CLI tools.
Earning the VCP-CMA 2024 certification through VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.17] validates expertise recognized by global enterprises and cloud service providers. Certified professionals can expect competitive compensation, with U.S.-based roles such as Cloud Automation Engineer averaging between $95,000 and $135,000 annually. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning path with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and official VMware courseware, ensuring consistent access to authorized training. Completing this course positions IT professionals to lead automation initiatives, drive operational efficiency, and advance into senior cloud architecture or DevOps leadership roles in the evolving hybrid cloud landscape.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Navigate efficiently through the VMware vSphere Client to manage virtual environments
- Create and organize VMware vCenter objects such as data centers and folders for streamlined management
- Deploy virtual machines quickly using wizards or templates to accelerate your cloud setup
- Modify virtual machine hardware settings to optimize performance and resource allocation
- Possess fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP networking principles essential for virtualization
- Have hands-on experience with basic Linux command-line operations to troubleshoot and configure virtual environments
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.17] certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.17] Overview
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Day 2– Deployment and Installation Strategies
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Day 3– Security, Identity, and Initial Setup
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Day 4– Templates, Networking, and Storage Automation
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Day 5– Service Broker, Extensibility, and Operations
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Hands-On Lab Environment (30 days)
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Hands-On Lab
Live Lab Sandbox
Real EnvironmentPractice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.
30+ Guided Labs
30+Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.
Lab Manual Included
Full GuideComprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Post-Training Access
30 Days30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.17] certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.17] certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Cloud Automation Engineer
- Cloud Administrator
- Cloud Operations Manager
- DevOps Engineer
- Multi-Cloud Solutions Architect
- IT Automation Specialist
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.17] certified professionals
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