VM1104

VMware vSphere 4 : Whats New

This hands-on training course explores new features in future versions of VMware® vCenter Server and ESX^TM/ESXi, as well as how to upgrade to vSphere 4.

This course is designed for System architects, system administrators, IT managers, and individuals responsible for implementing and managing VMware Infrastructure architectures.

Please note that in accordance with VMware recommendations all Servers used in the classroom are shared between the delegates.

Delegates will learn how to

At the end of the course, you should possess knowledge and skills for the following:

Upgrading VMware deployments
Deploying distributed virtual switches to simplify datacenter-wide network management
Using VMDirectPath to assign a PCI adapter directly to a virtual machine
Migrating virtual machines' storage while they are live with Storage vMotion
Growing virtual disks and VMFS volumes while they are live
Employing VMware's new Pluggable Storage Architecture
Ensuring application availability with VMware Fault Tolerance
Manage more than one vCenter Server from the same client
Use the new host profiles feature to keep hosts uniformly configured
Save energy with VMware Distributed Power Management
Save disk space with thin provisioning
Administer virtual appliances consisting of more than one virtual machine

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introducing vSphere 4

Highlights vSphere 4 enhancements by component and reviews upgrade tools and strategies.

Module 2: Infrastructure Administration

Presents vSphere 4 new features that support better infrastructure monitoring and reduce the time it takes to provision ESX/ESXi hosts and virtual machines.

Module 3: Networking

Discusses networking enhancements that simplify configuration, extend support, and improve performance.

Module 4: Storage

Introduces vSphere 4 new storage features that reduce storage costs, streamline management, and optimize performance.

Module 5: Resource Management

Reviews vMotion^TM compatibility enhancements, new VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler monitoring and management tools, and extended VMware DPM support.

Module 6: Business Continuity

Presents VMware High Availability enhancements and introduces VMware Fault Tolerance and vStorage APIs for data recovery.

If you are not a VCP 3?

If you are not a VCP3, but have attended one of the prerequisite classes (VI3: Install & Configure; VI3: Deploy Secure & Analyze; or VI3: Fast Track).

Take and pass the VCP3 exam (please note the VCP 3 exam will now be available until the 31st of March 2010) OR attend the VMware vSphere4: What's New course.
Take and pass the VCP4 Exam.