Overview

This course guides you through the core foundations of deploying and managing VMware vSphere 8.x infrastructure—ideal for aspiring VMware administrators and data center professionals. Start by learning how to install and configure ESXi hosts, exploring the architecture, prerequisites, and hands-on setup using DCUI and VMware Host Client. You’ll then deploy the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) and configure it for centralized management. In the next module, you’ll set up vCenter inventory structures, manage licensing, and apply role-based access control. You’ll also learn how to monitor events and interpret system logs to maintain operational visibility. The course concludes with deep-dives into vSphere networking and storage. You’ll configure Standard and Distributed Switches, understand networking policies, and set up VMFS/NFS datastores using Fibre Channel and iSCSI technologies. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Install and configure ESXi hosts with DCUI and VMware Host Client - Deploy and manage vCenter Server Appliance and inventory objects - Set up role-based permissions and interpret vCenter logs and events - Configure virtual networking and storage across vSphere environments This course is ideal for system administrators, NOC engineers, and IT support professionals beginning their journey in virtualized infrastructure management. 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

Installing and Setting Up ESXi and vCenter

In the first module, you’ll get introduced to the VMware vSphere platform and its key components, including ESXi and vCenter. You’ll learn about ESXi architecture, user account best practices, and how to install ESXi step-by-step in a hands-on lab. You’ll also explore how to configure ESXi using the DCUI and manage hosts via the VMware Host Client. The module concludes with deploying the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) in a guided lab, setting the stage for centralized management.

Configuring and Managing vCenter Server

In this module, you’ll dive into vCenter Server configuration and licensing. You’ll perform initial vCenter setup in a lab, understand license key management, and organize the vCenter inventory using datacenters, clusters, and folders. You’ll also learn how to implement role-based access control, apply permissions appropriately, and interpret vCenter logs and events for effective monitoring and troubleshooting.

Networking and Storage in vSphere

This module covers the essentials of networking and storage within the vSphere environment. You’ll start by understanding vSphere networking concepts, compare standard and distributed switches, and apply this knowledge in lab exercises. Then you’ll explore storage technologies like Fibre Channel and iSCSI, followed by configuring VMFS and NFS datastores in a hands-on format. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to manage and optimize both networking and storage configurations in your virtualized infrastructure.