VMware® vSphere on NetApp | 1-day course

Overview

On this accelerated VMware vSphere on NetApp (VVNA) course, you’ll learn the different methods to implement and manage the integrated VMware vSphere on NetApp ONTAP virtual infrastructure, while monitoring for strength and performance.

In just 5 days, you’ll gain hands-on experience using the vCenter NetApp plug-in and the Virtual Storage Console (VSC) to configure and monitor the VMware host settings, performing backups, restoration, and virtual machine cloning operations. You’ll also learn how to:

Optimise virtual machine performance and correct virtual disk misalignment.
Optimise NetApp Storage systems using Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), FCoE, iSCSI, and NFS protocols.
Perform data storage networking for both iSCSI and NFS data stores

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Data Center Operations Professionals
Cloud Infrastructure Architects
Cloud Administrators
Cloud Engineers
Storage Administrators

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 1-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: ONTAP Review and What’s New
Module 2: VMware Review and What’s New
Module 3: NetApp Tools for VMware
Module 4: NAS Datastores, Classic: Networking & NFS
Module 5: SAN Datastores, Classic: VMFS
Module 6: Datastores, Modern: SPBM & VVols
Module 7: Data Storage for VM Guests
Module 9: NetApp Data Availability

Labs

Quick Explore of the new System Manager
Create/Check Data Aggregates on both vSims
Create SVMs
Quick connectivity check (vCenter Appliance, ESX hosts)
Quick Exploration of the new HTML5 client
Check preloaded W2K3 VM
Check preloaded Linux VM
Set up and test vMotion Network
Install RBAC User Creator
Set up VSC (& VASA-P & VAAI plugin)
Configure Hosts for BP settings
Create VMkernel interfaces for NFS
Create Subnets
Provision NFS datastore through AppDM on AFF
Install VAAI NFS plugin on ESX hosts
Provision NFS 4.1 datastore
Set ESX cluster up for dual subnet iSCSI design
Create iSCSI SVM on NetApp AFF
Provision iSCSI datastore through VSC
Install/set up/verify working VASA provider
Create SPBM policies for NFS and iSCSI
Provision NFS datastore through VSC with above created SP
Provision VVol datastore
Create a NFS export and access it from the Linux VM
Create a SMB share and access it from the W2K3 VM and from the W2K16 DC
Install SnapDrive on W2K3 VM, create a LUN from there
Create a RDM device, attach it to W2K3 VM and access it
Set up and verify VMware HA
Set up and check an SVM DR relationship

Exam Track

There is no exam for this accelerated course

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you must have:

Experience in system administration, managing either the Linux or Microsoft Windows operating system
Completed the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (VSICM67) or equivalent experience
Completed the ONTAP Cluster Administration (ONTAP9ADM) or equivalent experience

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26.8.2024 (Monday)	26.8.2024 (Monday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	10.2.2025 (Monday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	24.3.2025 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	5.5.2025 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	16.6.2025 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide

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