Virtualization Essentials

The Virtualization Essentials course is designed for IT professionals with specialization in a particular discipline such as server administration, networking, or storage and who are looking for an introduction into virtualization or cloud computing as a way to grow in the organization. The Virtualization course is a package of interactive lessons, TestPrep, and assessments that provide an understanding of topics such as virtual machines, managing CPUs, storage, and memory of a virtual machine.

Lessons

15+ Lessons | 86+ Quizzes | 62+ Flashcards | 62+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

50+ Pre Assessment Questions | 50+ Post Assessment Questions

Lessons 1: Introduction

Lessons 2: Understanding Virtualization

• Describing Virtualization
• Understanding the Importance of Virtualization
• Understanding Virtualization Software Operation

Lessons 3: Understanding Hypervisors

• Describing a Hypervisor
• Understanding the Role of a Hypervisor
• Comparing Today’s Hypervisors

Lessons 4: Understanding Virtual Machines

• Describing a Virtual Machine
• Understanding How a Virtual Machine Works
• Working with Virtual Machines

Lessons 5: Creating a Virtual Machine

• Performing P2V Conversions
• Loading Your Environment
• Building a New Virtual Machine

Lessons 6: Installing Windows on a Virtual Machine

• Loading Windows into a Virtual Machine
• Understanding Configuration Options
• Optimizing a New Virtual Machine

Lessons 7: Installing Linux on a Virtual Machine

• Loading Linux into a Virtual Machine
• Understanding Configuration Options
• Optimizing a New Linux Virtual Machine

Lessons 8: Managing CPUs for a Virtual Machine

• Understanding CPU Virtualization
• Configuring VM CPU Options
• Tuning Practices for VM CPUs

Lessons 9: Managing Memory for a Virtual Machine

• Understanding Memory Virtualization
• Configuring VM Memory Options
• Tuning Practices for VM Memory

Lessons 10: Managing Storage for a Virtual Machine

• Understanding Storage Virtualization
• Configuring VM Storage Options
• Tuning Practices for VM Storage

Lessons 11: Managing Networking for a Virtual Machine

• Understanding Network Virtualization
• Configuring VM Network Options
• Tuning Practices for Virtual Networks

Lessons 12: Copying a Virtual Machine

• Cloning a Virtual Machine
• Working with Templates
• Saving a Virtual Machine State

Lessons 13: Managing Additional Devices in Virtual Machines

• Using Virtual Machine Tools
• Understanding Virtual Devices
• Configuring a CD/DVD Drive
• Configuring a Floppy Disk Drive
• Configuring a Sound Card
• Configuring USB Devices
• Configuring Graphic Displays
• Configuring Other Devices

Lessons 14: Understanding Availability

• Increasing Availability
• Protecting a Virtual Machine
• Protecting Multiple Virtual Machines
• Protecting Data Centers

Lessons 15: Understanding Applications in a Virtual Machine

• Examining Virtual Infrastructure Performance Capabilities
• Deploying Applications in a Virtual Environment
• Understanding Virtual Appliances and vApps
• Open Stack and Containers