VMware vSphere: Design [V8] Course Overview

To ensure that participants are prepared to successfully undertake the VMware vSphere: Design [V8] course and fully benefit from its curriculum, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7] course or equivalent knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts.
• Familiarity with VMware vSAN, NSX, and Site Recovery Manager is helpful but not required.
• Experience working with a command-line interface is beneficial.
• Fundamental understanding of virtualization and data center infrastructure.

Please note that these prerequisites are intended to provide a foundational baseline to facilitate a productive learning experience. Participants with additional experience and knowledge in VMware solutions may find they can engage more deeply with the course content.

Target Audience for VMware vSphere: Design [V8]

The VMware vSphere: Design [V8] course is tailored for IT professionals focusing on virtualization system design and architecture.

• Systems Architects and Design Engineers
• IT and Data Center Managers
• Systems Engineers and Administrators focusing on virtualization
• Infrastructure Planners who need to design scalable, manageable, and secure virtual environments
• Consultants and Integrators responsible for designing vSphere environments
• Technical Decision Makers considering virtual infrastructure design and optimization
• VMware Certified Professionals (VCPs) looking to advance their knowledge in VMware design principles

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this VMware vSphere: Design [V8]?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes:

The VMware vSphere: Design [V8] course equips learners with the principles and strategies to design a scalable, secure, and efficient vSphere environment tailored to meet business objectives and best practices.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand and apply design framework principles to create a robust virtualization solution.
• Follow a structured process for designing a vSphere environment that aligns with customer business goals and requirements.
• Develop the skills to perform an infrastructure assessment and document a conceptual model for a vSphere solution.
• Translate a conceptual model into a logical design for a vSphere infrastructure.
• Identify and integrate key components into the physical design of a vSphere environment.
• Make informed capacity planning decisions based on business needs and calculate compute and storage requirements.
• Design a vSphere environment for optimal scalability, ensuring it can grow in line with business demands.
• Formulate lifecycle management strategies that support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the vSphere environment.
• Create availability strategies to ensure business continuity and minimize downtime in the vSphere environment.
• Design a comprehensive security framework to protect the vSphere environment against threats.
• Develop recoverability strategies for the vSphere environment to ensure quick restoration of operations in case of disaster.