Overview

Mastering VMware Automation and Cloud Management Skills to modernize operations and improve reliability at scale. This course focuses on automating day-to-day tasks with PowerCLI and VMware APIs, building repeatable workflows with vRealize Orchestrator, and applying cloud management tools to streamline provisioning, monitoring, and governance. Begin with automation fundamentals—what to automate, safe scripting, and best practices. Use PowerCLI to connect to vCenter and ESXi, automate virtual machine lifecycle tasks, and generate reports with practical cmdlets. Then explore REST APIs and orchestration to standardize changes, reduce manual work, and increase consistency. Next, examine VMware’s cloud portfolio: VMware Cloud Foundation for consistent infrastructure, VMware Cloud on AWS for hybrid scenarios, and VMware Aria and vRealize Operations for visibility, optimization, and policy-based control. Monitor clusters, migrations, storage, and performance with alerts, events, and dashboards. Conclude with a recap of key vSphere and NSX-T concepts, troubleshooting patterns, and lifecycle management to operate resilient and secure environments. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Automate vSphere with PowerCLI, REST APIs, and orchestration. -Manage hybrid cloud with Cloud Foundation and VMware Cloud on AWS. -Monitor clusters, migrations, and performance using Aria and vRealize Operations. -Apply troubleshooting and lifecycle management best practices. Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Broadcom or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of Broadcom. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Syllabus

VMware Automation

This module introduces VMware automation tools and techniques for simplifying IT operations. You’ll explore why automation matters, learn scripting basics, and gain hands-on exposure to PowerCLI for automating vSphere tasks. The module also covers VMware APIs and orchestration with vRealize Orchestrator, enabling workflow automation and integration with modern cloud infrastructures.

Cloud Management and Monitoring

This module covers VMware’s approach to cloud computing and hybrid cloud integration. You’ll learn the fundamentals of cloud computing, VMware Cloud Foundation, and VMware Cloud on AWS. The lessons also introduce vRealize Operations and monitoring strategies for clusters, vMotion, SDRS, and performance metrics, giving you the tools to effectively manage and optimize hybrid cloud environments.

Key Concepts Recap

This module consolidates core vSphere and VMware automation knowledge. You’ll revisit virtualization basics, key vSphere components, storage and networking essentials, and lifecycle management practices. The module also reinforces advanced VMware concepts such as NSX-T integration, troubleshooting strategies, and performance optimization to strengthen your readiness for real-world VMware environments.