To ensure that participants are well-prepared and able to gain the maximum benefit from the VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track [V7] course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Understanding of Concepts: Familiarity with the concepts and the functionality of VMware vSphere® environments, including VMware ESXi™, VMware vCenter Server®, and virtual machines.

  
  

• Completion of Courses: Successful completion of one of the following courses:

  
  
  • VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7]
  • VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V7]

• System Administration Experience: System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems.

  
  

• vSphere Knowledge: Knowledge of optimizing and scaling vSphere, equivalent to the knowledge from the VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] course.

  
  

• Network and Storage Expertise: Basic understanding of networking and storage concepts, particularly in a virtualized data center environment.

  
  

• Troubleshooting Skills: Experience with troubleshooting operating system, network, and storage problems.

  
  

It's important to note that while these are the minimum prerequisites, the course is intensive and designed for experienced IT professionals. The more knowledge and experience you have in VMware environments, the more you will benefit from the advanced concepts and troubleshooting techniques taught in this course.

Target Audience for VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track [V7]

The VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track [V7] course is designed for experienced system administrators and engineers who are responsible for optimizing and troubleshooting vSphere environments.

• System Administrators with experience in VMware ESXi and vCenter Server
• Systems Engineers responsible for designing and implementing vSphere environments
• IT Professionals tasked with managing and supporting virtual environments
• VMware Certified Professionals (VCPs) looking to deepen their knowledge and troubleshooting skills
• Data Center Operations Staff focusing on virtualization technology administration and support
• Network Administrators involved in the management of virtual networks within vSphere
• Storage Administrators managing virtual storage in vSphere environments
• Senior Technical Support Engineers troubleshooting vSphere installations
• IT Consultants and Integrators providing vSphere optimization and troubleshooting services
• Technical Personnel from VMware Partners who assist customers with vSphere environments
• Advanced vSphere Users who aim to improve their diagnostic and analytical competencies

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track [V7]?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

This fast-track course equips students with the skills to optimize, scale, and troubleshoot VMware vSphere [V7] environments, ensuring efficient operation and problem resolution.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand and apply a structured approach to troubleshoot vSphere environments.
• Utilize command-line tools and log files to diagnose and resolve issues within vSphere.
• Leverage VMware Skyline for proactive problem resolution and operational intelligence.
• Optimize and monitor network performance using vSphere networking features and esxtop.
• Resolve common virtual networking issues, including switch problems and VM connectivity.
• Enhance storage performance and troubleshoot storage connectivity and configuration problems.
• Optimize CPU performance, understand CPU scheduler operation, and manage NUMA systems.
• Manage and monitor memory performance, including various memory reclamation techniques.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to vSphere clusters, including HA, vMotion, and DRS.
• Diagnose and rectify problems with virtual machines, vCenter Server services, and ESXi hosts.