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 Virtualization technology continues to grow and VMware training has become a hot topic. This course, featuring expert instructor Rafiq Wayani, combines video instruction and demonstration with assessment test questions and printable courseware to help the student understand the subject matter.
Our VMware ESX Server 3.5 - Deploy, Secure and Analyze course developed for the experienced VMware Infrastructure administrators, is a continuation of the VMware ESX Server 3.5 - Install and Configure course. This course addresses such topics as: Server Provisioning, Security in a VMware Virtualized Environment, Data Protection and High Availability, and Fault Analysis and Methodology.
As always, we have invited the Best Trainers in the industry to help us develop the ultimate training program which includes everything you will need to learn about installation and configuration of the VMware server.
 Package Includes:
- 3 DVD-ROMs featuring live instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
- Printable courseware
- Live Mentor (Value at $295.00) - (pay only $69.00 extra). Help whenever you need it! Exclusive LearningZone - Chat Live with our Certified Instructors anytime around the clock (7x24)
- Proven technique- Actual Exam Secrets Review
- Focused on practical solutions to real-world development problems
- Free 1 Year Upgrade Policy
The Expert Trainer:
Rafiq Wayani has extensive experience including more than 20 years in IT as Systems Architect, Software Engineer, DBA and Project Manager. Wayani has instructed in a variety of technical areas, has designed and implemented network and information systems, and is certified across a wide range of platforms and systems, including Microsoft Solutions Developer, Systems Engineer, Application Developer, Database Administrator, Trainer; Novell Netware Administrator and Engineer; Master Certified Netware Engineer; and A+ Certified. Wayani is MCP, MCSE, MCDBA, MCSD, and MCT certified.
Course Features:
- Main Menu
Move through hours of in-depth content - quickly and easily due to the efficient and organized structure.
- PowerPoint
Utilizing PowerPoint presentations enhances the delivery by displaying a variety of visual information to the user. This type of representation allows the user to better interpret the material through charts, definitions, graphs, and more...
- Controls
Move forward, back, and repeat entire topics or just a section. A progress bar illuminates as you advance through exercises.
- Exclusive Learning Zone (only $69.00 extra)
Train around the clock, around the world. Our certified online instructors are located at global support centers in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Singapore to provide real-time answers to technology- and soft-skill-related questions 24x7. This means access to a live subject matter expert no matter where you are - day or night. This level of student/instructor interaction provides real-time training specific support and extends training beyond content and instructor-led solutions by providing flexibility to accommodate individual needs and schedules.
- Study Guides
Printable study guides for the entire course are available. This allows all material to be viewed, reviewed, and printed for viewing at a later date.
- Review Exercises
Each section has a review quiz to aid in the learning process by validating the comprehension of the material covered before moving on to a new section.
- Resume Option
All courses are resumed to where you left off last session allowing you to learn when it is convenient for you without the hassle of remembering where you where.
- Full Motion Video
All courses feature full-motion videos of instructors teaching the information as if they are speaking directly to you. Our unique delivery simulates a one-on-one classroom environment creating a more personal lesson and learning experience.
- Certificate of Completion from Career Academy (our vendor)
Career Academy is recognized worldwide for its technology-based IT training curriculums. Upon successful completion of our program, you will be receiving a Career Academy Distance Education Certificate of Completion.
- Live Demonstrations
Demonstrations are a way for the instructor to show and tell the user how to perform a task by actually doing it on screen in front of them. In this format it gives the user the power to see things done by a professional in the intended environment as many times as they would like.
- Microsoft Authorized Practice Exams
Package includes Authorized Practice Exams from Microsoft Certified Practice Test Provider (MeasureUp) to fully prepare you for the certification exams. Because many companies offer training and practice tests, the Microsoft MCP program has designated MeasureUp as a certified test provider to help IT candidates select the highest quality products and services. Microsoft performs quality reviews on all Practice Test Provider, and only approved practice test vendors bear the Microsoft Certified Practice Test Provider logo.
Course Outline:
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Module 1 - Server Provisioning
Server Provisioning
Course Objectives
D.S.A.
Scripted Installations: Overview
Scripted Installations: Third-Party Tools
Scripted Installation: Process
Scripted Installation: HTTP, FTP and NFS Considerations
Installations Script: Section Order
Directive Options and Commands
Licensing Considerations
Pre-Execution Scripts
Identifying the Correct NIC Adapter
Locating the Installation Script or Course Media
Individual Physical NIC Configuration
Creating Virtual Switches and Portgroups
ESX Storage Management Commands
Working With VMFS Volumes
VMFS Metadata
Growing Space on a VMFS Volume
Determining Filesystem Usage
The /etc Directory
Log Files
Setting Up the Service Console to an NTP Client
Module 1 Review
Module 2 - Security in a VMware Virtualized Environment
Security in a VMware Virtualized Environment
Zoning
CHAP
Access Control
Securing Your Network
ESX Server Configuration Via the Service Console
Securing Your Network VMs
Setting Your Security Profile
Securing the Service Console
VirtualCenter Firewall Placement
Port Considerations
Packet Forwarding/Receiving Parameters
Service Console Firewall Considerations
Working with Chains
Important Firewall Configuration Commands
Opening/Closing Individual Service Console Ports
User Maintenance
Username/Password Maintenance and Hacker Prevention
SSH Considerations
Root Account Access Considerations
SSH Login Management
Displaying Warning Messages and Monitoring User Access and Activity
Working with the su and sudo Commands
ESX Server Commands
Limiting Root Account Access
Controlling Access to Network Services
Demo - Command Line Part 1
Demo - Command Line Part 2
Demo - PW Free Login
Demo - Scripted Install
Module 02 - Review
Module 3 - CPU and Memory Resource Allocation
CPU and Memory Resource Allocation
Virtual Machine (VM) Resource Controls
Reservation
Limit
Shares
Resource Management
Resource Pools
Resource Pool Restrictions and Considerations
Demo - SSH Security
Module 03 - Review
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Module 4 - Data Protection and High Availability
Data Protection and High Availability
VCB and the Backup Proxy Server
VCB Backup Components
Snapshots
hostd Process
File-Level Backups on MS Windows VMs
Full VM Backups
Command Line Utilities: Proxy Server vs. Service Console
VCB Commands
Full VM Backup Files
More Useful Commands
Restoration
VM Backup Considerations
Clustering and Restoration
Demo - DRS
Demo - High Availability
Module 04 - Review
Module 5 - Fault Analysis and Methodology
Fault Analysis and Methodology
ESX Server Boot Process
The ESXCFG-BOOT Command
Fallback Boot Mode and Kudzu
Troubleshooting
hostd
Fully-Qualified Domain Names
Proper DNS Setup
Installation Precautions
Diagnostics
Increasing the Verbosity of the iSCSI Daemon
The vmkping Command
The vswif and esxcfg-vswif Commands
Export Diagnostics Data
The vc-support.wsf
Manually SCP'ing Bundles From the ESX Server
Properly Exporting Diagnostics Data
The esxtop Command
The vm-support Command
Memory and CPU Resources
RCA
Troubleshooting Tools
Booting Your System Into Service Console Mode
VMotion Migrations
HA Cluster Hosts
Increasing the Logging Level of vpxd.log
Static IP Address Configuration
DNS Configuration
Troubleshooting Questions
VirtualCenter Environment Variables
Log File Diagnostics
VirtualCenter Server Service Error Messages and Diagnostics
Service Console Open Ports (and Associated Applications)
Licensing
VirtualCenter Database Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Module 05 - Review
Course Closure
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