This 5-day advanced training is designed to provide participants with the expertise to configure, secure, and optimize VMware vSphere® 8 environments for high availability and scalability.

Through a blend of lectures and hands-on labs, you will explore advanced vSphere features, understand their impact, and learn how to apply them in large enterprise environments.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location. Contact Us!

Prerequisites

Completed VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V8] or equivalent knowledge

Hands-on experience with ESXi and vCenter

Basic command-line skills

Who Should Attend

System Administrators
System Engineers
Virtual Infrastructure Specialists

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Configure and manage a VMware Tools Repository
Deploy vSphere Replication and recover replicated VMs
Create and manage resource pools with scalable shares
Configure advanced networking with Distributed Switches, NIOC, Port Mirroring, and NetFlow
Manage storage with vSAN, Virtual Volumes, and Storage I/O Control
Configure and manage vCenter High Availability (HA)
Use Host Profiles and Configuration Profiles for ESXi host compliance
Manage vSphere certificates via Client and CLI
Monitor performance with Skyline and Advisor Pro
Secure vSphere components with Identity Federation and Trust Authority
Encrypt, manage, and migrate secure VMs

Training Outline

1. Course Introduction

Objectives and logistics

2. Virtual Machine Operations

VMware Tools Repository
Backup & Restore solutions
vSphere Replication & Site Recovery

3. Cluster Operations

Resource Pools
Scalable Shares
vCLS operations

4. Network Operations

Distributed Switches
Network I/O Control
Port Mirroring & NetFlow
Distributed Services Engine

5. Storage Operations

vSAN architecture
Storage policies
Virtual Volumes
Storage I/O Control

6. vCenter and ESXi Operations

Backup scheduling
vCenter HA
Host Profiles & Compliance
Certificate management

7. Monitoring

Performance factors for VMs & vCenter
Custom alarms
VMware Skyline & Advisor Pro

8. Security and Access Control

Securing vCenter, ESXi, and VMs
Security protocols and standards
Identity Federation & external identity providers

9. Trusted Environments and VM Encryption

ESXi authentication
VM encryption architecture
Managing encrypted VMs
Trust Authority

Why Choose Bilginç IT Academy

At Bilginç IT Academy, we combine our strong presence in both the UK and Türkiye to deliver high-quality, practical training solutions for organizations worldwide.

International Presence with Local Expertise
With operations in the United Kingdom and Türkiye, we bring together global standards and local market understanding to deliver effective training experiences across regions.

Expert Instructors with Real-World Experience
Our courses are delivered by certified trainers with extensive industry experience, ensuring you gain practical knowledge that can be applied immediately.

Corporate-Focused Training Approach
We specialize in training corporate teams, tailoring our programs to meet your organization’s goals, technologies, and project requirements.

Flexible Training Delivery Worldwide
We offer classroom, virtual classroom, and onsite training options globally, tailored to your organization’s needs.

Hands-On, Practical Learning
Our training sessions include real-world scenarios, case studies, and interactive exercises to ensure lasting understanding and skill development.

Proven Track Record
With over 10 years of experience, we have successfully trained professionals from leading organizations across different industries and regions.

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How many employees do you have in your IT department?

0 – 50

50 – 250

250 – 1000

1000+

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