VMware vSphere Virtualization Fundamentals LiveLessons (Video Training)

VMware vSphere Virtualization Fundamentals LiveLessons (Video Training)

Released March 2013
Publisher(s): VMware Press
ISBN: 0133442098

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Video description

Virtualization is one of the most interesting and beneficial concepts in today’s IT world. Nearly everyone in IT has heard of virtualization and most have some experience with virtual datacenters. Most people want to learn more about the concepts, but have no idea where to begin. This LiveLesson is an excellent starting point. VMware vSphere is the lead product for creating virtualized datacenters. This video will teach you the fundamentals fo virtualization topics as they relate to (create, manage, and control) a VMware vSphere virtual datacenter. This video begins with core virtualization concepts and then becomes increasingly specific with regard to vSphere, virtual machines, virtual resources, and the features that allow for management and control of a virtual datacenter. It begins at a comfortable level for any viewer and gradually builds on their technical knowledge of VMware and vSphere related topics. By the end of the video, the viewer will understand how virtualization concepts fit in today’s IT world, how they fit into the Cloud, and how they fit into their own organization.

About the Author:

Bill Ferguson, MCT, MCSE, MCP+I, CCNA, A+, Network+, Server+ is an IT veteran having been in the computer industry for more than 15 years. Originally in technical sales and sales management with Sprint, Bill transitioned to Certified Technical Trainer in 1997 with ExecuTrain. Currently Bill runs his own company as an independent contractor in Birmingham, Alabama, teaching classes for many nationally recognized training companies, as well as some regional training companies and corporations. In addition, Bill writes and produces technical training videos for Virtual Training Company, Inc. and Specialized Solutions, Inc., including A+, Network+, Windows 2000 Management, Windows XP Management, Windows 2000 Security, Server+, and Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices. Bill keeps his skills sharp by being a technical reviewer for books and sample tests and states, "My job is to understand the material so well that I can make it easier for my students to learn than it was for me to learn."

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Introduction to VMware vSphere Virtualization Fundamentals LiveLessons
  2. Lesson 1 - Core VMware Virtualization Concepts
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 1.1 Comparing Physical Infrastructure with Virtual Infrastructure
    3. 1.2 Comparing Physical Architecture with Virtual Architecture
    4. 1.3 Real-World Benefits of Using Virtual Machines
  3. Lesson 2 - What is vSphere?
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 2.1 vSphere Concepts
    3. 2.2 vSphere Networking
    4. 2.3 vSphere Storage
    5. 2.4 vSphere Management
  4. Lesson 3 - Understanding Virtual Machines
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 3.1 Virtual Machine Files and Concepts
    3. 3.2 Virtual Machine Hardware
    4. 3.3 Guest OS Installation Options
    5. 3.4 Faster Ways to Deploy Virtual Machines
  5. Lesson 4 - Managing Virtual Machines
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 4.1 Hardware Settings
    3. 4.2 Options Settings
    4. 4.3 Resource Settings
  6. Lesson 5 - Allocating CPU and Memory Resources
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 5.1 Patented Technologies for Memory Efficiency
    3. 5.2 Best Practices for Virtual Machine CPU and Memory
    4. 5.3 Using Shares to Establish Priority
    5. 5.4 Using Limits and Reservations When Needed
    6. 5.5 Using Resource Pools
  7. Lesson 6 - Scalability Features in vSphere
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 6.1 vMotion
    3. 6.2 Storage vMotion
    4. 6.3 High Availability and Fault Tolerance
    5. 6.4 Distributed Resource Scheduler
    6. 6.5 Storage Distributed Resource Scheduler
  8. Lesson 7 - Performance Monitoring and Tuning
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 7.1 vCenter Performance Charts
    3. 7.2 vCenter Alarms
    4. 7.3 Resxtop
  9. Lesson 8 - Extending vSphere Capabilities to the Cloud
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 8.1 Tools for Managing Large or Multiple Virtual Datacenters
    3. 8.2 Tools for Managing a Cloud Environment
  10. Summary
    1. Summary of VMware vSphere Virtualization Fundamentals LiveLessons

Product information

  • Title: VMware vSphere Virtualization Fundamentals LiveLessons (Video Training)
  • Author(s):
  • Release date: March 2013
  • Publisher(s): VMware Press
  • ISBN: 0133442098