Course Summary

This VMware Certified Professional ̶ Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) for vSphere 8 course focuses on core knowledge and skills needed to successfully install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere 8 environments while also helping you to master the topics on the VMware Certified Professional ̶ Data Center Virtualization for vSphere 8 exam. Those topics include architecture and technologies; VMware products and solutions; components and requirements; installing, configuring, and setup; performance-tuning, optimization, and upgrades; clusters and high-availability; and administrative and operational tasks. The goal of this course is to demonstrate real-world foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using VCP-DCV for vSphere ̶ including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam ̶ to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Duration:

Approximately 4-6 Days / 40 hours of primary content. Each learner will progress at their own pace.

Audience:

Current and prospective IT professionals, such as system administrators, infrastructure administrators, and virtualization engineers. Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the VCP-DCV certification, demonstrating that you have mastered the sills to successfully install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere 8 environments.

Prerequisites:

• 6 to 12 months of vSphere environment experience
• Foundational knowledge of storage, networking, hardware, security business continuity, and disaster recovery concepts

Course Outline:  

Lesson 1: vSphere Architecture, Integration, and Requirements

• Skill 1.1: vSphere Overview, Components, and Requirements
• Skill 1.2: Storage Infrastructure
• Skill 1.3: Network Infrastructure
• Skill 1.4: Clusters and High Availability
• Skill 1.5: vCenter Server Features and Virtual Machines
• Skill 1.6: VMware Product Integration
• Skill 1.7: vSphere Security

Lesson 2: vSphere Installation/Configuration

• Skill 2.1: vSphere Installation
• Skill 2.2: Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks

Lesson 3: vSphere Management and Optimization

• Skill 3.1: Managing and Monitoring Clusters and Resources
• Skill 3.2: Managing Storage
• Skill 3.3: Managing vSphere Security
• Skill 3.4: Managing vSphere and vCenter Server
• Skill 3.5: Managing Virtual Machines
• Skill 3.6: Final Preparation