Learning VMware vSphere 7 ESXi and vCenter Administration (Udemy.com)
What is VMware, What are the Benefits, and How to use it!
Created by: Emilio Aguero
Last updated June 2026
What you will learn
- Learn what VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter are
- How to Install and Configure the various VMware Components
- How to Build and Setup Virtual Machines (VM)
- How to configure great vCenter features such as vMotion, DRS and HA
- How to configure the Network and Storage components of VMware
- ...and Lots Lots more.
How it compares
Against the other 50 rated Udemy courses in VMware on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 10% of them
- Reviews1,570#16 of 51 by number of reviews
- Length6.9 hoursshorter than 52% of them
- Last updatedJune 2026more recently than 84% of them
Course Description
Complete VMWare vSphere ESXi and vCenter Administration
Overview -
In this course we'll give you an overview of VMware, discussing how to setup VMware vSphere, including ESXi and vCenter. We'll also talk about how you can start setting up and building your own VM's!
This course will give the necessary skills to get started and will also act as a valuable reference for your continued VMware learning.
If you are new to IT or have been in Technologies for sometime, this course will give you the foundation that you need to either get that IT job, get promoted or improve your existing Tech skillset specifically around the VMware vSphere environment.
In this course we’ll cover -
- What is VMware.
- What is vCenter, ESXi and how to use them
- How to install, setup and configure your own VMware environment
- How to build, configure and manage Virtual Machines (VM's)
- How to troubleshoot your environment
** This course is aimed at VMware vSphere 7 administration, however is also relevant to earlier versions of VMware vSphere including v6.7 and v6.5, so videos are spread across versions with all features being available in the newest v7.
Do I need to be an expert?
No, this course is designed for people who may be starting out in technology, those who are already familiar certain infrastructure technology and those who want to learn more about Virtualization technology, specifically VMware.
It’ll provide an essential foundation for anyone wanting to learn and become more proficient in VMware.
Why this course?
This course will be easy to understand, and will give you an overview of the necessary IT Server skills that you need to know.
Want to become a VMware, Virtualization or Systems Administrator? Already in IT? It’s essential that you understand the VMware virtualization technology. VMware is used extensively by many companies, small, medium and large, so getting a good understanding of VMware will greatly assist you in your IT career!
** In November 2023, Broadcom completed its acquisition of VMware.
As of early 2024 you can no longer get a free licensed copy of ESXi. Although there are still free versions floating around the internet, you'll now need to obtain the ESXi installer software either from an OEM or from the Broadcom Support Portal. You can also find cutomizable versions for Dell, HPE etc, ie if you search for HPE ESXi download.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
1,570 Reviews
Emilio Aguero
I help people accelerate their tech, leadership, and business careers. Through experience across leadership, technology and operations, I’ve developed a clear understanding of which skills actually move your career forward — and I teach them in a way that’s practical, efficient, and easy to apply.
I’ve led high-performing teams, delivered large-scale digital transformations, and advised professionals and businesses across IT and other industries. My focus spans leadership, technology, time management, productivity, communication, and building the mindset and habits that drive real career growth.
My courses are designed to give you real skills, real confidence, and real results — without fluff, jargon, or unnecessary theory.
What I teach —
- Modern IT systems, virtualisation, storage, cybersecurity, and homelab design
- Leadership, management, business thinking, time management, productivity, and career growth
- Practical, step-by-step frameworks you can apply immediately
- Interview strategies and career advice
If you want to level up your technical capability, leadership impact, and professional value, you’re in the right place. Let’s get you to the next stage of your career.
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Reviews
By Marc Liebowitz on 8/19/2024
It is fairly basic for me as I am already running VMware. I recently upgraded to version 7.0 from 6.5 and am reviewing for new information I may not be using yet or for things I hadn't yet had the opportunity to use and have come across of few configuration choices that were new to me and were great to learn.
By Theo Nikolas on 6/6/2024
Thank you Emilio, it was all so useful to bypass the unknow fears one can have before trying to explore VMware. If I want to be critical, I would like to have seen more videos related to VMware platform rather that focusing mainly on esxi.
By Sunkari Bhargavi on 8/28/2023
This course really covers all the topics in depth which is required for learning VMware vSphere .The trainer have a in-depth knowledge and he have made efforts to demonstrate all the topics practically .Cheers and i wish you come up with more such videos .
By David Grant on 3/13/2023
I have used VMWARE before but I needed a little more background information how it all works. I would like it if Emilio created more detailed information regarding the networking component. I don't fully understand port groups I will have to learn this from somewhere else. Other than that it was a good overview of VMWARE and I did learn some new things.
By John Silverio on 1/29/2023
It feels rushed at some points for a real newbie but having some knowledge, I appreciate the direct to the point approach on some parts. I can always go back to a topic if I need more clarification. Maybe some links to some subjects that was already discussed but mentioned on the current subject might be useful but that's just a nice convenience, not necessary in most cases.
By Dinesh on 12/2/2022
Well worth investment. Before joining this course I was afraid of "VMWare" word especially there is no straight forward instructions given on their website either. This course has been very Helpful and I have learned VMWare from Scratch. Thank you Emilio for sharing your knowledge and giving me the confidence for my IT journey ahead.
By Hieu Ngo on 9/10/2022
I really love the way you explain things by breaking everything down in a very simple manner and also when you are talking how you emphasize and repeat key words as well as your simplified definition of it so it becomes drilled into our heads.
By gawthami t on 6/30/2022
course content is all good. his way of explaining is pretty easy and you do learn a lot of the basics which is required. Only issue is with the video quality, you cant see the configurations and the lab properly as the quality of the recordings are just average. This gives you a eye sore.
By Dharm Akash Deep Singh on 4/2/2022
I found it really helpful because I'm a complete beginner and I needed to prepare for an interview for my first IT job and you really explained a top level summary really well and I'm gonna feel really confident going into the interview this Monday. Thank You!
By kamwa jerry on 3/21/2021
It was a great experience and the course was very informative especially for a beginner. I learned a lot of new things that I didn't know about VMware esxi host and vcenter even though I have being working with VMware. I will definitely recommend this course to others.
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