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VMware vSphere · ESXi · vCenter ✔ 3 Levels Available

VMware vSphere
Administration Programme

Three levels from virtualization concepts, ESXi installation, VMs, storage and networking basics, and host access through vCenter, distributed networking and storage, DRS, HA, FT, replication, and security automation, into advanced host and VM tuning, VAAI, vSAN, NSX overview, HA/DRS depth, and PowerCLI / API integration. Format: Theory + Lab/Assignments per syllabus.

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Duration
40 Hours
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Lab / Assignments
16 Hours
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Format
Theory + Lab/Assignments
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Certificate
Arich Certified
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Course Code
VMW-VSPH
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L1
VMW-BEG · Basic
40 hrs · 6 Modules
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L2
VMW-INT · Intermediate
7 Modules
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L3
VMW-ADV · Advanced
6 Modules
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📄 VMW-BEG — VMWARE Basic – Certification Syllabus
L1
VMW-BEG
VMWARE Basic – Certification Syllabus
Total Duration: 40 Hours  |  Theory: 24 hrs  |  Lab / Assignments: 16 hrs
01
Introduction to Virtualization and ESXi
Theory: 2 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 3 hrs
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What is virtualization?
Definition and core concepts
Benefits of server virtualization (consolidation, resource optimization)
Understanding the VMware ecosystem
VMware ESXi: The bare-metal hypervisor
Bare-metal vs. hosted hypervisors (Type-1 vs. Type-2)
History of ESX vs. ESXi
VMware vSphere: The virtualization platform suite
VMware vCenter Server: Centralized management for multiple hosts
vSphere Client: The web-based management interface
02
Setting Up an ESXi Host
Theory: 6 hrs  ·  Lab: 6 hrs  ·  Total: 12 hrs
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System requirements
Hardware compatibility (CPU, RAM, storage, network)
Using the VMware Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)
Installation of ESXi
Downloading the ESXi installer
Creating bootable media (USB/DVD)
Installation process walkthrough
Initial configuration
Post-install setup from the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI)
Assigning a static IP address to the management network
DNS and hostname configuration
03
Virtual Machines (VMs)
Theory: 4 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 5 hrs
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Fundamentals of a VM
Virtual hardware components (vCPU, vRAM, vNIC)
Virtual Machine Files (.vmx, .vmdk, etc.)
VM creation and management
Creating a new virtual machine using the vSphere Client
Configuring virtual machine settings
Installing a guest operating system
VMware Tools
Why VMware Tools are essential for VM performance
How to install and upgrade VMware Tools
Basic VM operations
Powering on/off, suspending, and resetting VMs
Working with snapshots
04
Storage Basics
Theory: 2 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 3 hrs
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Storage concepts
Understanding datastores
VMFS (Virtual Machine File System)
Local storage
Creating a VMFS datastore from local disk
Limitations of local storage in an enterprise environment
Shared storage (introductory)
Brief overview of shared storage for advanced features
iSCSI and NFS concepts
Disk provisioning
Thick provision vs. thin provision
05
Networking Basics
Theory: 6 hrs  ·  Lab: 6 hrs  ·  Total: 12 hrs
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Virtual switch concepts
Standard Virtual Switches vs. Distributed Virtual Switches
Virtual ports and port groups
Configuring virtual networking
Creating and managing virtual switches and port groups
Connecting virtual machines to the network
Basic VLAN configuration
06
Access and Management
Theory: 4 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 5 hrs
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Management interfaces
Using the web-based vSphere Client
Direct console access (DCUI)
User management
Roles and permissions
Integrating with Active Directory (AD)
Security fundamentals
Basic ESXi firewall configuration
Enabling lockdown mode
40
Total Hours
24
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
📄 VMW-INT — VMWARE Intermediate – Certification Syllabus
L2
VMW-INT
VMWARE Intermediate – Certification Syllabus
Total Duration: 31 Hours  |  Theory: 24 hrs  |  Lab / Assignments: 7 hrs
01
Review of foundational concepts
Theory: 3 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 4 hrs
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vSphere architecture: Deepen understanding of the vSphere ecosystem, including ESXi, vCenter Server, and virtual machines
Networking refresher: Recap of standard virtual switches (vSwitches) and core networking concepts within ESXi hosts
Storage refresher: Review of basic datastore management and storage types, including VMFS and NFS
02
Advanced vCenter and host management
Theory: 4 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 5 hrs
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vCenter Server configuration: In-depth look at managing vCenter Server inventory objects and licenses
Host profiles: Create, edit, and apply host profiles to enforce standardized configurations and ensure compliance across ESXi hosts
vSphere lifecycle management: Learn to use the vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) for centralized patching and upgrading of ESXi hosts and firmware
Command-line tools: Use esxcli and PowerCLI for advanced configuration and automation tasks
03
Advanced vSphere networking
Theory: 4 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 5 hrs
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Distributed virtual switches (vDS): Understand the features and benefits of vDS over standard switches for centralized network management
vDS configuration: Create and configure a distributed switch, including port groups, uplink configurations, and VLANs
Advanced vDS features: Explore network I/O control (NIOC), load balancing policies, and private VLANs
Network troubleshooting: Analyze and resolve complex networking issues on both standard and distributed switches
04
Advanced vSphere storage
Theory: 4 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 5 hrs
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Shared storage technologies: A deeper dive into Fibre Channel (FC) and iSCSI SAN storage connectivity
Storage vMotion: Perform live migration of virtual machine storage from one datastore to another without service interruption
Storage Distributed Resource Scheduler (SDRS): Configure datastore clusters to automate load balancing and optimize storage usage
Virtual disk types: Understand and manage different virtual disk provisioning types (thin, thick lazy zeroed, thick eager zeroed)
Storage policy-based management (SPBM): Create and assign storage policies to virtual machines to automate storage placement
05
Performance and resource management
Theory: 2 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 3 hrs
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Resource pools: Understand how to create and configure resource pools to manage CPU and memory allocation for groups of VMs
Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS): Implement and configure DRS clusters for automated and dynamic load balancing of compute resources
Resource allocation controls: Fine-tune resource usage with reservations, limits, and shares
Performance monitoring: Use esxtop, vSphere performance charts, and vRealize Operations Manager to monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot performance issues
Optimizing virtual machines: Apply performance tuning best practices for CPU, memory, and storage to improve virtual machine efficiency
06
High availability and business continuity
Theory: 4 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 5 hrs
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vSphere High Availability (HA): Configure and manage HA clusters to automatically restart virtual machines on other hosts in case of a host failure
HA admission control: Learn how admission control reserves resources to ensure that failovers can occur
vSphere Fault Tolerance (FT): Understand and implement FT for continuous availability with zero downtime for mission-critical workloads
vSphere Replication: Configure replication policies to protect virtual machines and enable disaster recovery
Backup and restore: Use vCenter's native file-based backup and third-party tools to protect vCenter Server and virtual machines
07
Security and automation
Theory: 3 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 4 hrs
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vSphere security: Configure user roles, permissions, and Active Directory integration for enhanced security
Virtual machine encryption: Enable VM encryption to protect against unauthorized access to virtual disks
vSphere Auto Deploy: Use Auto Deploy for rapid provisioning of new ESXi hosts from a standard image profile
Troubleshooting methodologies: Develop a structured approach to solving complex configuration and operational problems within the vSphere environment
31
Total Hours
24
Theory Hrs
7
Lab Hrs
📄 VMW-ADV — VMWARE Advanced – Certification Syllabus
L3
VMW-ADV
VMWARE Advanced – Certification Syllabus
Total Duration: 42 Hours  |  Theory: 26 hrs  |  Lab / Assignments: 16 hrs
01
Advanced ESXi host management
Theory: 6 hrs  ·  Lab: 6 hrs  ·  Total: 12 hrs
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ESXi architecture and components: In-depth look at the VMkernel, ESXi command-line interface (CLI), and host services
ESXi host profiles and host customization
Performance optimization and troubleshooting: Analyzing performance metrics with esxtop and the vSphere Client; advanced CPU and memory tuning for VMs; addressing I/O and resource contention
ESXi host security hardening: Securing administrative access, role-based permissions, firewall rules, lockdown mode, secure boot and virtual TPM configuration
Maintenance and lifecycle management: vSphere Lifecycle Manager for patching and upgrades; Host Profiles and Auto Deploy
02
Advanced virtual machine management
Theory: 6 hrs  ·  Lab: 6 hrs  ·  Total: 12 hrs
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Virtual machine resource optimization: CPU and memory settings, reservations and limits; resource pools for hierarchical resource management
Advanced storage and disk configurations: Raw Device Mapping (RDM); advanced virtual disk provisioning (thick vs. thin)
Templates and content libraries: Deploying VMs using templates and customization specifications; managing and synchronizing content libraries for templates and ISOs
03
Advanced storage management and virtualization
Theory: 4 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 5 hrs
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Advanced VMFS concepts: Architecture of VMFS; file locking and metadata operations, including Atomic Test and Set (ATS)
Storage APIs and hardware acceleration: vStorage APIs for Array Integration (VAAI); vSphere Storage APIs for Data Protection (VADP)
vSAN and distributed storage: Implementing and managing vSAN; storage policies and vSAN cluster maintenance
04
Advanced network management and virtualization
Theory: 3 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 4 hrs
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Distributed switches (vDS): Configuration and management; Network I/O Control and link aggregation
Network virtualization (NSX): Overview of VMware NSX for logical networking overlays; virtual routers, firewalls, and load balancers
Advanced network configurations: VLANs, VXLANs, traffic shaping; troubleshooting network performance in the virtual infrastructure
05
High availability, resilience, and advanced features
Theory: 4 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 5 hrs
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vSphere High Availability (HA): Advanced configuration including admission control policies; troubleshooting HA failures and split-brain scenarios
vSphere Fault Tolerance (FT): Implementing and managing FT; performance implications and use cases
vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS): Advanced configuration including affinity and anti-affinity rules; proactive and predictive DRS
Advanced features overview: Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC); Storage vMotion and Cross-vCenter vMotion
06
Automation and API integration
Theory: 3 hrs  ·  Lab: 1 hr  ·  Total: 4 hrs
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PowerCLI for advanced scripting: Automating ESXi and vCenter tasks; custom reports and configuration at scale
REST API exploration: vSphere Automation API for programmatic interaction
Integrating with external tools: SNMP and SMTP for monitoring and alerting; logging servers for centralized log management and analysis
42
Total Hours
26
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs