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VMware vSAN: Management and Operations [V7] Intermediate

The VMware vSAN: Management and Operations [V7] course equips storage and virtual infrastructure administrators with advanced skills to manage Day-2 operations, resolve cluster maintenance challenges, and ensure data resilience in vSAN environments. Targeting professionals supporting hyperconverged infrastructures, it addresses the growing demand for vSAN expertise, with over 80% of enterprise data centers adopting HCI by 2025 (IDG). You’ll master lifecycle management, security operations, and performance monitoring using vSphere Lifecycle Manager and Skyline Health.

This course prepares learners for the VMware Certified Specialist – vSAN 2023 (exam 5V0-22.23). Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery. Gain the skills to optimize storage efficiency, maintain cluster health, and advance your career as a certified vSAN specialist.

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Course Overview

The VMware vSAN: Management and Operations [V7] course by VMware is designed for storage and virtual infrastructure administrators responsible for the day-to-day support and administration of VMware vSAN 7 environments. This three-day training prepares professionals for the 5V0-22.23 certification exam, leading to the VMware Specialist – vSAN 2023 badge, a credential increasingly required by enterprises adopting hyper-converged infrastructure. Ideal for roles such as vSAN Administrator, Infrastructure Operations Engineer, and Data Center Administrator, this course addresses critical Day-2 operational tasks. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies leveraging VMware technologies, mastering vSAN operations ensures alignment with industry standards and high employer demand for skilled practitioners.

Participants engage with core VMware technologies including VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager™, VMware Skyline™ Health, vSAN Direct, vSAN Native File Service, and remote vSAN in hands-on lab exercises using the official VMware lab environment. Students configure and manage stretched clusters, implement storage efficiency features like deduplication and compression, and set up file shares using vSAN Native File Service. A key lab scenario involves using vSAN proactive tests and IO Insight metrics within the vSphere Client to diagnose performance bottlenecks and configure custom alarms, simulating real-world troubleshooting in enterprise data centers. These practical exercises reinforce skills in cluster maintenance, node replacement, and security operations such as data-at-rest encryption and Key Management Server (KMS) rotation.

This course directly prepares candidates for the 5V0-22.23 certification, recognized globally for validating expertise in vSAN operations and trusted by organizations like IBM, Dell, and Microsoft. Certified professionals report average annual salaries ranging from $136,000 for Systems Infrastructure Engineers to $187,000 for IT Infrastructure Architects, according to market data from Glassdoor and Indeed. Koenig Solutions enhances this path with Guaranteed-to-Run batches and access to official VMware courseware, ensuring uninterrupted learning and authentic exam preparation. By mastering vSAN management through this program, IT professionals position themselves for advancement into senior cloud infrastructure and hybrid cloud consulting roles within leading global enterprises.

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere 7.0, including installation, configuration, and management, or equivalent vSphere administration skills.
  • Proficiency in vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) configuration and physical networking requirements for vSAN, including 10Gbps+ bandwidth and MTU settings.
  • Practical understanding of storage policy-based management (SPBM) to define and assign virtual machine storage requirements.
  • Experience configuring storage policies and ensuring data availability within VMware vSAN 7.0 environments.
  • Familiarity with VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager to efficiently update and upgrade VMware vSAN 7.0 clusters.
  • Knowledge of vSAN security features, including encryption and authentication, to safeguard data in VMware vSAN 7.0.
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Certification Exam

Everything you need to know about the 5V0-22.23 certification exam

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5V0-22.23
Format
Multiple choice, labs & case studies
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

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Day 1– Mastering VMware vSAN: Management and Operations [V7] Node Control
Course logistics and expert introductions Defining core VMware vSAN training objectives Validating critical hardware compatibility standards Ensuring optimal driver and firmware compatibility Automating driver validation and deployment workflows Optimizing host hardware settings for performance Using vSphere Lifecycle Manager for upgrades
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Day 2– Ensuring Data Resilience with VMware vSAN [V7] Operations
Managing VMware vSAN storage policy frameworks Analyzing the impact of policy modifications Configuring the Object Repair Timer setting Planning efficient disk replacement strategies Preventing vSAN object failures during maintenance Managing cluster snapshot utilization effectively Configuring robust vSAN fault domains
3
Day 3– Optimizing VMware vSAN [V7] Maintenance and Efficiency
Executing standard vSAN maintenance operations Managing maintenance modes and data evacuation Assessing maintenance mode operational impact Defining secure shutdown and reboot procedures Streamlining vSAN node replacement processes Implementing deduplication and compression techniques Configuring advanced erasure coding features Enabling TRIM/UNMAP for space reclamation

What's Included in Your Training

Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success

Career Outcomes

78%

of 5V0-22.23 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+27%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the 5V0-22.23 certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

6
  • vSAN Administrator
  • VMware Storage Engineer
  • Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Engineer
  • Virtualization Operations Specialist
  • Data Center Infrastructure Manager
  • vSphere and vSAN Specialist

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