Master advanced virtual machine operations, workload migrations, performance tuning, and cluster management in VMware vSphere 8.x—skills essential for modern virtualization professionals. Through hands-on labs and real-world use cases, you'll gain the practical experience needed to manage enterprise-scale environments with precision and confidence.
Advanced vSphere 8.x Features & Virtualization Management
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Advanced vSphere 8.x Features & Virtualization Management
This course is part of Prepare for VMware Data Center Virtualization Exam Specialization
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What you'll learn
Provision virtual machines using templates, cloning, and content libraries with customization specs for streamlined and scalable VM deployment.
Migrate VMs using vMotion and Storage vMotion across hosts and storage devices, and optimize for compatibility with Enhanced vMotion (EVC).
Configure clusters with DRS and HA, implement Fault Tolerance, and use resource pools to balance workloads dynamically across virtual infrastructure.
Apply snapshot best practices, monitor VM performance, and use tuning strategies to maintain infrastructure stability and workload efficiency.
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This course is part of the Prepare for VMware Data Center Virtualization Exam Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module provides a hands-on exploration of creating, managing, and customizing virtual machines in a vSphere 8.x environment. You’ll learn to provision VMs, optimize their settings, and use tools such as VM templates, content libraries, and customization specifications to streamline deployment. Labs focus on real-world tasks like installing VMware Tools, modifying resources dynamically, and deploying from content libraries.
What's included
14 videos5 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins
This module dives into advanced VM lifecycle operations, focusing on migration types, snapshot management, and CPU/memory resource handling. You’ll perform vMotion and Storage vMotion migrations, understand Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC), and master snapshot strategies. Additionally, you'll learn to monitor and manage resource contention in virtualized environments.
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10 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin
In this module, you’ll build and manage vSphere clusters with DRS, HA, and Fault Tolerance. Through real labs, you’ll implement high availability and automate load balancing using resource pools. You’ll also learn about tuning performance through intelligent resource allocation and snapshot usage strategies.
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12 videos4 readings5 assignments1 plugin
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Frequently asked questions
You can finish the course in 3–4 weeks with a part-time learning schedule. It includes guided labs to reinforce every concept.
This course is ideal for learners who have completed foundational training in vSphere or Course 2 in this specialization. It builds into advanced topics like HA, DRS, and VM migration.
Yes. This course covers key topics from the VCP-DCV blueprint such as vMotion, clustering, resource management, and snapshot strategy.
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