VMware vSphere 7 Training | VCP-DCV 2023

Overview

This VMware training is delivered in cooperation with HPE Education Services, a global VMware Authorised Training Center (VATC).

Please note that the exam for this course is due to retire on January 31st, 2024. It will be replaced by the V8 certification.

This accelerated VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V7] course will take you from introductory to advanced VMware vSphere® management skills in just 5 days. You’ll learn how to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organisation of any size using vSphere 7, which includes VMware ESXi™ 7 and VMware vCenter Server® 7.

In less than a week, you’ll learn how to Install, Configure and Manage vSphere 7. You’ll explore the features that build a foundation for scalable infrastructure and discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. You'll learn to:

Install and configure ESXi hosts
Deploy, configure and manage VMware vCenter® Server
Describe, configure, create and manage storage technologies supported by vSphere

At the end of your course, you’ll sit the Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) exam and achieve your VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2023 (VCP-DCV 2023).

Through Firebrand's unique Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you'll develop the advanced skills you need to manage and maintain a highly available and truly scalable virtual infrastructure.

Audience

If you're a system administrator or system engineer looking to master vSphere infrastructure, this course is ideal for you.

Residential or Online vSphere 7 course

Firebrand offers both a classroom-based and vSphere 7 online course, including everything you need to get certified in record time:

Official courseware, labs and practice exams
Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) exam
Accommodation, meals and snacks (for residential courses)

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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

VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V7]

Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 2: Introduction to vSphere and the Software Defined Data Center
Module 3: Virtual Machines
Module 4: vCenter Server
Module 5: Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks
Module 6: Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage
Module 7: Virtual Machine Management
Module 8: Resource Management and Monitoring
Module 9: vSphere Clusters
Module 10: Network Scalability
Module 11: vSphere Lifecycle Management
Module 12: Host and Management Scalability
Module 13: Storage Scalability

Exam Track

Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) exam

Duration: 130 minutes
Questions: 70
Passing score: 300
Exam sections:
- Section 1: Architecture and Technologies
- Section 2: Products and Solutions
- Section 3: Planning and Solutions
- Section 4: Installing, Configuring and Setup
- Section 5: Performance-tuning, Optimization and Upgrades
- Section 6: Troubleshooting and Reporting
- Section 7: Administrative and Operational Tasks

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 should have:

System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems

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.

Reviews

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"Great course with immersive environment to fully understand to product. Instructor has real-world experience and in depth knowledge of the product with the ability to explain from multiple perspectives. Highly recommend Firebrand and the instructor."
Anonymous, Smiths Detection (22/5/2023 (Monday) to 26/5/2023 (Friday))

"Wonderful instructor, full on energy and knowledgeable in all subjects he instructed. I will happily recommend him to coworkers and look for taking more classes with him in the future."
Zachary Waite. (22/5/2023 (Monday) to 26/5/2023 (Friday))

"Great course, fantastic instructor. Will gladly come back for another VMware vSphere course or another Firebrand Training."
JR. (22/5/2023 (Monday) to 26/5/2023 (Friday))

"The better way to train."
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"Great Location, extremely good training instructors and ease use of facilities 24/7. The courses are intense but the results speak volumes."
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