To ensure that you are prepared for the VMware vSAN: Fast Track [V7] course and can fully benefit from the training, the following are the minimum required prerequisites:

• Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.x] or [V7] course, or equivalent knowledge and administration experience with VMware ESXi™ and VMware vCenter Server™.
• Basic knowledge of networking, including concepts such as TCP/IP and Ethernet.
• Familiarity with storage fundamentals, including understanding storage devices and disk groups.
• An understanding of basic VMware vSphere® features such as VMware vSphere® VMFS, VMware vSphere® DRS, and VMware vSphere® HA.
• Some experience with working at the command line is helpful.
• The ability to use a web browser and SSH client for lab exercises.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a solid foundation that will help you grasp the concepts and practical applications taught during the VMware vSAN: Fast Track [V7] course. If you meet these requirements, you're likely to have a successful learning experience. If you feel you need more preparation, we recommend considering foundational courses or reviewing the resources provided by VMware on these topics before enrolling.

Target Audience for VMware vSAN: Fast Track [V7]

The VMware vSAN: Fast Track [V7] course provides in-depth training on hyper-converged infrastructure using vSAN technology, aimed at IT professionals.

• System Administrators and Engineers responsible for vSAN environments

  
  

• Storage Administrators seeking to leverage hyper-converged solutions

  
  

• IT Managers considering or overseeing vSAN deployments

  
  

• Network Administrators involved in vSAN networking configurations

  
  

• IT Professionals seeking to understand vSAN integration with VMware ecosystem

  
  

• VMware vSphere Administrators planning to optimize data center storage

  
  

• Infrastructure Architects designing vSAN solutions

  
  

• Data Center Operations personnel involved in vSAN cluster maintenance

  
  

• IT Security Professionals focused on storage security

  
  

• VMware Certified Professionals (VCPs) looking to deepen their vSAN expertise

  
  

• Technical Support and IT Consultants troubleshooting vSAN environments

  
  

• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialists working with vSAN stretched clusters

  
  

• IT Decision Makers evaluating vSAN benefits for organizational needs

  
  

• Cloud Engineers interested in VMware's approach to hyper-converged infrastructure

  
  

• IT personnel involved in vSAN performance monitoring and optimization

  
  

• Anyone seeking VMware vSAN certification or accreditation

  
  

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this VMware vSAN: Fast Track [V7]?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

The VMware vSAN: Fast Track [V7] course equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of vSAN architecture, deployment, management, and troubleshooting to optimize virtualized storage solutions.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. Describe vSAN architecture and software components to understand how it integrates with the VMware ecosystem.
2. Plan and design a vSAN cluster by applying best practices for performance and scalability.
3. Deploy a vSAN cluster and configure its features, including fault domains and vSphere HA integration.
4. Manage vSAN storage policies to ensure virtual machine storage compliance and efficiency.
5. Enhance vSAN resilience and data availability, including understanding the impact of maintenance tasks.
6. Configure vSAN space efficiency features such as deduplication, compression, and erasure coding.
7. Secure vSAN through VM encryption and data-in-transit encryption practices.
8. Utilize advanced vSAN configurations like iSCSI targets, HCI Mesh, and vSAN Direct for complex environments.
9. Perform routine vSAN cluster maintenance operations while managing maintenance modes and data evacuation.
10. Troubleshoot vSAN issues using structured methodologies and tools like vSphere Skyline Health and ESXi Shell commands.