VMware vRealize Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.3] Course Overview

To successfully undertake the VMware vRealize Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.3] course, participants should meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Understanding of VMware vSphere® concepts and technologies, such as ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP networking, firewalls, and port configurations.
• Familiarity with cloud computing and cloud infrastructure principles.
• Experience with system administration on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems.
• Awareness of basic scripting or programming concepts, which is beneficial for automation and orchestration topics.
• Prior exposure to VMware NSX® is advantageous but not required.
• It is helpful if participants have experience with VMware vRealize® Suite or other cloud management platforms, but this is not a strict requirement.

These prerequisites ensure participants have a foundation that will help them understand the course material and get the most out of their training experience. However, individuals with a strong interest in learning and a commitment to understanding new technologies are encouraged to participate, as the course is designed to guide learners through the fundamental concepts and practical applications of VMware vRealize Automation.

Target Audience for VMware vRealize Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.3]

The VMware vRealize Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.3] course is designed for IT professionals involved in the automation and management of VMware environments.

• System Administrators and Engineers responsible for VMware ESXi™ and VMware vCenter Server®
• Cloud Administrators and Architects designing and deploying cloud services
• DevOps Engineers implementing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC)
• IT Automation Specialists focusing on service automation and orchestration
• Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure Consultants
• Network Engineers involved with NSX-T Data Center integration
• Security Engineers working on network and security automation
• Systems Integrators who set up and maintain cloud infrastructure
• Application Developers using Kubernetes and container services
• Operations personnel looking to leverage vRealize Operations for monitoring
• IT professionals working on IT transformation and modernization projects

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this VMware vRealize Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.3]?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

This course equips participants with comprehensive skills to install, configure, and manage VMware vRealize Automation 8.3, fostering expertise in cloud automation, service delivery, and extensibility.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand vRealize Automation's purpose, architecture, and integration with Workspace ONE Access and Kubernetes.
• Master the installation process of vRealize Automation using the easy installer and identify deployment types.
• Integrate Workspace One with Active Directory and configure user roles, custom roles, and multitenancy.
• Create and manage cloud accounts, zones, projects, and configure flavor and image mappings for initial setup.
• Design and deploy versatile cloud templates using YAML, cloudConfig, and conditional deployments.
• Utilize tags and storage profiles for effective resource categorization and allocation.
• Integrate and manage NSX-T Data Center with vRealize Automation for advanced networking and security.
• Configure connections to various public clouds, including VMware Cloud Foundation, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Manage catalog offerings with Service Broker, enforce policies, and share content effectively.
• Extend vRealize Automation's capabilities using event topics, subscriptions, vRealize Orchestrator workflows, and ABX actions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with Code Stream and integrate with GitLab for continuous software delivery.
• Leverage Terraform for infrastructure as code practices within Cloud Assembly and Code Stream environments.
• Connect to and manage Kubernetes clusters, including VMware Tanzu Grid Integrated Edition, and create Supervisor Namespaces.
• Administer configuration management using SaltStack, including software deployment, configuration, and event-driven orchestration.
• Develop troubleshooting skills for vRealize Automation, utilize CLI commands for diagnostics, and integrate with vRealize Log Insight and vRealize Operations.