VMware vRealize Operations: Advanced Use Cases [v8.x] Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the VMware vRealize Operations: Advanced Use Cases [v8.x] course, participants should meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Fundamental understanding of VMware vSphere® environments, including the basic concepts of data centers, clusters, hosts, and virtual machines.
• Basic knowledge of vRealize Operations, including familiarity with the user interface, how to navigate, and an understanding of the basic operational capabilities.
• Experience with operating, managing, or administering VMware environments, which will provide context and enhance the ability to grasp advanced use cases.
• Comfort with using web-based interfaces and systems management tools, as this will be essential for interacting with the vRealize Operations platform.
• An understanding of basic IT data center infrastructure concepts, including storage, networking, and computing resources.
• Familiarity with basic system administration tasks such as monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting in a virtualized or cloud environment.

Please note that while these are the minimum prerequisites, having a more in-depth knowledge of VMware technologies and prior hands-on experience with vRealize Operations will greatly enhance your learning experience.

Target Audience for VMware vRealize Operations: Advanced Use Cases [v8.x]

The VMware vRealize Operations: Advanced Use Cases [v8.x] course is designed for IT professionals seeking to master vRealize Operations management and automation.

• IT Systems Administrators specializing in VMware solutions
• VMware vSphere Administrators looking to optimize their virtual environment
• IT Operations Personnel responsible for monitoring and managing virtual infrastructures
• Cloud Administrators involved in the deployment and management of cloud environments
• Network Engineers seeking to integrate vRealize Network Insight applications
• IT Managers who oversee virtualization or cloud management platforms
• DevOps Engineers interested in automation and operational efficiency
• Technical Support Staff focusing on troubleshooting and capacity planning
• Infrastructure Architects designing and implementing vRealize Operations policies
• Data Center Professionals aiming to improve data center operations and health
• Virtualization Consultants providing expert advice on VMware products and integration
• IT Professionals interested in learning about REST API for vRealize Operations

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this VMware vRealize Operations: Advanced Use Cases [v8.x]?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

This course equips students with the advanced skills to customize, integrate, and maximize the efficiency of VMware vRealize Operations 8.x, enhancing monitoring, automation, and capacity optimization.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand and apply use cases for creating and managing custom groups within vRealize Operations to align with organizational needs.
• Design and implement custom applications in vRealize Operations to monitor application health and dependencies accurately.
• Develop custom dashboards with appropriate widgets and settings for tailored visualization and control over IT environments.
• Construct and manage vRealize Operations policies that support and enforce specific business objectives and operational standards.
• Create custom alerts and symptoms to proactively manage and troubleshoot issues, utilizing the troubleshooting workbench effectively.
• Comprehend capacity models and execute what-if scenarios to ensure efficient resource utilization and future planning.
• Integrate vRealize Operations with other vRealize Suite products to create a unified and powerful management ecosystem.
• Employ super metrics to create advanced, calculated metrics that address complex monitoring requirements.
• Utilize vRealize Operations REST API for automation, custom queries, and object management, enhancing operational workflows.
• Analyze and interpret REST API architecture and response codes, leveraging the API for advanced system interactions and data extraction.