{"product_id":"vmware-vsphere-data-center-visualization-voucher-included","title":"VMware vSphere ? Data Center Virtualization (Voucher Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eEnhance your IT skills with our intensive vSphere course, focusing on the installation and management of VMware vSphere 8.0. Gain hands-on experience and prepare for the VCP DCV certification exam, equipping you with the expertise to manage virtual infrastructures effectively across organizations of all sizes. This course is intended for operators, system administrators, and system engineers responsible for ESXi and vCenter Servers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES3126\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis VMware vSphere course provides an in-depth, intensive, hands-on training experience that focuses on the installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere® 8.0. This latest version includes key components such as VMware ESXi™ 8.0, the hypervisor that enables the virtualization of physical servers, and VMware vCenter Server® 8.0, the centralized platform for managing your virtual infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the course, you will gain practical skills and knowledge including how to describe the software-defined data center (SDDC) and explain the vSphere components and their function in the infrastructure for organizations of various sizes, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. You will learn to install and configure VMware ESXi hosts and deploy and configure VMware vCenter Server Appliance. Furthermore, you will use the VMware vSphere Client to manage the vCenter Server inventory and the vCenter Server configuration, as well as manage, monitor, back up, and protect the vCenter Server Appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmphasis is placed on real-world applications and best practices to help you effectively manage a virtualized environment. In addition to foundational knowledge, this vSphere training covers important features and functionalities of the software-defined data center, preparing you to leverage VMware technologies effectively and optimize resource utilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this vSphere certification training, you will have the confidence and expertise necessary to sit for the VCP DCV certification exam (2V0-21.23), validating your ability to manage and maintain VMware environments professionally. This certification is essential for those pursuing a successful career in IT infrastructure management and virtualization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis VMware course offers a voucher with enrollment. The voucher covers the fee\/cost to sit for the VCP DCV (2V0-21.23) exam upon eligibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribe the software-defined data center (SDDC)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplain the vSphere components and their function in the infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstall and configure VMware ESXi hosts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeploy and configure VMware vCenter Server Appliance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse VMware vSphere Client to manage the vCenter Server inventory and the vCenter Server\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003econfiguration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage, monitor, back up, and protect vCenter Server Appliance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate virtual networks with vSphere standard switches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribe the storage technologies supported by vSphere\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfigure virtual storage using iSCSI and NFS storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate and manage VMware vSphere VMFS datastores\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage virtual machine resource use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMigrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere vMotion and VMware vSphere Storage vMotion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate and manage a vSphere cluster that is enabled with VMware vSphere High Availability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscuss solutions for managing the vSphere life cycle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse VMware vSphere Update Manager to apply patches and perform upgrades to ESXi hosts and virtual machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course helps prepare you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete in 3 months or less\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare to sit for the VCP DCV certification exam (2V0-21.23)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003col style=\"list-style-type:upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eVirtualization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Virtualization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTopology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to vSphere\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLicensing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eESXi Installation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eESXi Installation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfiguration of ESXi\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing the Host Client\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003evCenter Server\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003evCenter Server Installation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003evCenter Server Management Interface\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003evCenter Server Backup Configurations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003evSphere Networking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eVirtual Networking Basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSetting Up the Network\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003evDistributed Switch Configuration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNetwork Policies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFiltering and Monitoring the Network\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional Features and Troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003evSphere Storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to vSphere Storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnecting to Storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVMFS Datastores\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRDM and vVOLs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Storage Features\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStorage Policies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003evSAN\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eVirtual Machines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Virtual Machines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeploying a VM\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVM Options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContent Libraries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolutions Manager\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSnapshots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSR-IOV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVM Migration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003evSphere Security\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eHypervisor Security\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecuring vCenter Server\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecuring VMs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSingle-Sign On\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertificate Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecurity Logging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecuring vMotion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamples of Security Concerns in the Real World\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eResource Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Resource Allocation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eHost Optimization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Host Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003evSphere Business Continuity Solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh Availability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFault Tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpgrading vSphere\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eVCSA Upgrade Process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHost Upgrade Process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLifecycle Manager\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 10 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microsoft Word Online \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no prerequisites for the course, but System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuss Long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuss Long is an experienced IT professional and instructor specializing in Cisco networking and VMware virtualization. He holds many reputable IT certifications, including Cisco CCSI, Cisco CCNA, Apple Certified Support Professional, VMware VCP-DCV, and VMware VCA-DCV. In addition to his certifications, Russ has extensive experience with Cisco routing and switching, Linus administration, Cybersecurity, VMware vSphere, VMware Workstation, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Apple Support. His approachable teaching style allows students to get a deeper understanding of technology by encouraging them to ask questions. Outside of class, Russ will get his party killed in MMOs and dominate in the pool hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the average salary of a system administrator? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lightcast, the national median salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators is $95,186 (2025)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the average salary of a system engineer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lightcast, the median advertised salary for Systems Engineers is $125,200 (2025)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course prepares you for the VMware Certified Professional in Data Center Virtualization exam 2V0-21.23.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is VCP?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification confirms an IT professional's capability to install, configure, manage, and optimize VMware solutions. This certification is designed for mid-level IT professionals, such as system administrators and engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does VMware Certified Professional in Data Center Virtualization pay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average salary for a VCP-DCV (VMware Certified Professional in Data Center Virtualization) in the United States ranges from approximately $130,000 to $138,000 per year. This certification is widely regarded as a valuable asset for advancing a career in VMware technologies and can lead to substantial salary increases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you register, you will receive 3 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope Training Academy courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I get more information about this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available by phone. You can also call us at 1-855-532-7642 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the \"Contact Us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hope Training Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47318320971964,"sku":"_GES3126","price":2415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/1391\/6860\/files\/GES3126.jpg?v=1787598769","url":"https:\/\/shop.videogamepalooza.org\/products\/vmware-vsphere-data-center-visualization-voucher-included","provider":"Video Game Palooza","version":"1.0","type":"link"}