This course explores a design methodology, criteria, and approach for designing a VMware vSphere™ 4 virtual datacenter architecture consisting of VMware® ESX™/ESXi 4 and VMware vCenter™ Server 4. This course, by discussing the benefits and risks of available design alternatives, provides information that supports making sound design decisions. This course also provides an opportunity to practice your design skills by working with peers on a design project.
Course Contents
Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 2: Design Process Overview
Module 3: ESX/ESXi Host Design
Module 4: vSphere Virtual Datacenter Design
Module 5: vSphere Network Design
Module 6: vSphere Storage Design
Module 7: Virtual Machine Design
Module 8: Management and Monitoring Design
Design Workshop
Detailed Table of Contents
Target Group
The course is designed for VMware pre- and post sales technical professionals responsible for designing vSphere architectures.
Knowledge Prerequisites
Knowledge of vSphere 4 installation, upgrade, configuration, and administration
Course Objective
• Identify design goals, requirements, and constraints
• Identify useful information for making design decisions
• Recognize and analyze best-practice recommendations
• Analyze alternative design choices
• Identify risks
• Work in a design team on a design project
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