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VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage

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VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Install and configure ESXi hosts, access them via DCUI, and manage settings using VMware Host Client in real-time infrastructure environments.

  • Deploy vCenter Server Appliance and organize inventory objects like datacenters, clusters, and folders with role-based access controls.

  • Configure vSphere networking with Standard and Distributed Switches, apply policies, and understand use cases for scalable infrastructure setups.

  • Set up and manage VMFS and NFS datastores, configure iSCSI addressing, and understand fibre channel architecture for efficient storage provisioning.

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August 2025

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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

In the first module, you’ll get introduced to the VMware vSphere platform and its key components, including ESXi and vCenter. You’ll learn about ESXi architecture, user account best practices, and how to install ESXi step-by-step in a hands-on lab. You’ll also explore how to configure ESXi using the DCUI and manage hosts via the VMware Host Client. The module concludes with deploying the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) in a guided lab, setting the stage for centralized management.

What's included

10 videos5 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins

In this module, you’ll dive into vCenter Server configuration and licensing. You’ll perform initial vCenter setup in a lab, understand license key management, and organize the vCenter inventory using datacenters, clusters, and folders. You’ll also learn how to implement role-based access control, apply permissions appropriately, and interpret vCenter logs and events for effective monitoring and troubleshooting.

What's included

7 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin

This module covers the essentials of networking and storage within the vSphere environment. You’ll start by understanding vSphere networking concepts, compare standard and distributed switches, and apply this knowledge in lab exercises. Then you’ll explore storage technologies like Fibre Channel and iSCSI, followed by configuring VMFS and NFS datastores in a hands-on format. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to manage and optimize both networking and storage configurations in your virtualized infrastructure.

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11 videos4 readings5 assignments1 plugin

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