Overview
The VMware Data Center Virtualization course offers advanced training in designing and implementing VMware vSphere-based solutions for data center environments. This course prepares participants to achieve the VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX-DCV 2024 [v2]) certification, which validates skills in gathering requirements, planning, designing, testing, and defending a VMware vSphere-based data center solution that aligns with business objectives. It’s ideal for solution architects, design architects, and consultants.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Master advanced design principles for VMware vSphere-based data center virtualization.
- Gather and interpret client requirements to create comprehensive virtualization solutions.
- Plan, document, and test an implementable VMware data center design.
- Defend data center designs to meet specific customer objectives and constraints.
- Understand VMware’s best practices for creating resilient and scalable data center infrastructures.
Prerequisites
- Proficiency in VMware vSphere and data center virtualization technologies.
- Prior completion of VCAP-DCV Design 2024 or earlier versions (2021–2023).
- Experience in designing, implementing, and managing virtualized data center environments.
- Familiarity with data center networking and storage solutions.
- Knowledge of VMware’s design and deployment guidelines.
Course Outline
- Overview of data center virtualization principles and VMware’s role.
- Techniques for gathering, documenting, and prioritizing client requirements.
- Core concepts for creating robust VMware-based data center architectures.
- Best practices for documenting and testing VMware data center designs.
- Guidance on preparing for VCDX defense, with mock scenarios and exercises.