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VMware vSphere Mastery: Build and Manage Virtualized Infra (Udemy.com)

The Ultimate VMware vSphere A to Z Course: Hands-On Guide to Virtualization Management

Created by: Mohammed Asif Khan

Last updated March 2023

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What you will learn

  • Introduction to virtualization and VMware vSphere
  • Students will learn the basics of virtualization technology
  • How vSphere fits into the overall virtualization landscape
  • Students will gain a deep components, including the ESXi hypervisor, vCenter Server etc
  • Resource Management: Students will learn how to manage and allocate resources such as CPU, memory, storage etc to virtual machines
  • Storage Management: Students will learn about storage options in vSphere, including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, and VMFS
  • Networking: Students will learn how to create and manage virtual networks in vSphere, including virtual switches, virtual NICs, and virtual switches.
  • Virtual Machine Management: Students will learn how to create, manage, and migrate virtual machines, as well as how to perform basic operations

How it compares

Against the other 50 rated Udemy courses in VMware on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 50% of them
  • Reviews279#40 of 51 by number of reviews
  • Length15.7 hourslonger than 97% of them
  • Last updatedMarch 2023earlier than 58% of them

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Course Description

This Course is primarily designed for anyone interested in  Server Virtualization


Why this VMware vSphere Mastery Course? 


Demand for skilled professionals in virtualization: With the rise of virtualization in the IT industry, companies are seeking professionals who are proficient in managing and maintaining virtualized environments. By mastering VMware vSphere, you can position yourself for career advancement opportunities in fields such as virtualization, cloud computing, and data centre management.


Comprehensive course content: A VMware vSphere Mastery course should provide a comprehensive understanding of virtualization, including topics such as installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of virtual machines. This will give you the skills and knowledge you need to confidently work with VMware vSphere in a professional setting.


Expert instructor: The course is taught by an experienced professional who has real-world experience This will ensure that you are learning from experts who can provide valuable insights and guidance.


Hands-on learning: In addition to lectures and demonstrations, the course should provide opportunities for hands-on learning, such as lab exercises and case studies. This will give you the chance to apply what you have learned and gain practical experience working with VMware vSphere.


Certification: By taking a VMware vSphere Mastery course, you can prepare for certifications such as the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification.


Upon completion, you will receive a certificate to showcase your achievement. This can enhance your credentials and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers.


The course will be available to you for a lifetime  so that you can refer to it whenever you need assistance  even after getting a Job  and working on projects


Testimonials:


"This course is amazing and the way you explain terms are upto the mark.. hightly appriciated your efforts...it was really good practicle knowledge..." Amit Verma


" One of the best lecturers. He used to present the lectures very nicely and the way of conducting classes was impressive. Very knowledgeable and cooperative . He is good at explaining in a very understandable way. The notes provided are precise. He is always reachable even after the class /course and eager to help if there is any doubt" - Sharmin Akhter


"I have been trained CCNA course by Mohammed. He has the ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and understandable way. Admired by his technique when performing Practical Labs and Troubleshooting the issues. I will look forward to learn more from him in future "- Ramesh S


Topics: 

Section 1: Introduction

About Course

How to get the most out of this course?


Section 2: Regarding virtualization

What is Virtualization?

Types of Virtualization?


Section 3: Traditional Data Centers

Traditional Way To Deploy The Servers

Is Installing Multiple Applications On One Server Possible?

Drawbacks of Installing Multiple Applications On One Server

One is to One Ratio Advantages

Drawbacks of Traditional Data Centers

What Is The Reason Of Installing The Traditional Data Center

What Solution do We Need?

Server Virtualization Is The Solution


Section 4: Virtualization History

Section 5: Regarding VMware

What is VMware?

First Company To Virtualize x86 Architecture

VMware Customers

VMware Products


Section 6: Regarding vSphere

What is vSphere?

What is Hypervisor?

Hypervisor Types

Type 2 Hypervisor

Type 1 Hypervisor


Section 7 : Regarding ESXi

What is ESXi?

ESXi Shares The Resources With VMs

DCUI

VMware host client

ESXi Versions and Hardware Compatibility Guide

Requirements of Our Labs

ESXi Installation

Accessing ESXi Host Remotely and Exploring The ESXi Options

Configuring ESXi Host

Creating A Virtual Machine

Installing Windows Server Operating System On VM

Installing vm tools and Exploring options

What are different Virtual Machine Files

What are Roles and How to assign the existing roles to users?

How to create new roles and assign them to users?

Installing Second ESXi Host


Section 8 : vCenter Server

What is vCenter Server?

Other Uses Of The vCenter Server?

Installing vCenter Server, Creating Datacenters and Adding Hosts

vCenter Server Options


Section 9 : Cloning

What is Cloning and How to create it?

What is Template and How to Create it?

Template Options


Section 10: Vmware vSphere Networking Basic Concepts

Network and Networking

Editing vSwitch

Virtual Switch Ports

Editing vSwitch Settings MTU and Security

Editing vSwitch Settings NIC Teaming


Section 11 : Storage Area Network (SAN)

What is SAN and its types?

iSCSI SAN

FC SAN

NAS and SAN Lab

Creating Standard Switch From vCenter Server


Section 12: Migrating VMs

Cold Migration

When we perform Cold Migration?

What is vMotion?

When should we use vMotion?

When Should We Use vMotion?

What are the vMotion Prerequisites?

vMotion Lab

Storage vMotion with Lab

What is Enhanced vMotion?

Enhanced vMotion Lab


Section 13 :  About High Availability (HA)

What is High Availability (HA)?

High Availability Needs Cluster

What is a cluster?

Cluster Heartbeat

How vSphere HA reacts to Host Failure?

How vSphere HA reacts to Network Isolation?

Selecting Master and Slave

HA against Operating System and Applications


Section 14 : About DRS

What is DRS?

DRS and Storage DRS

DRS Affinity and Anti-Affinity Rules

DRS Does 3 Tasks

DRS Prerequisites

DRS  Labs

DRS Affinity and Anti-Affinity Lab

What Is Predictive DRS?


Section 15: About Proactive HA

What is Proactive HA?

DRS relation with Proactive HA

Proactive HA Modes


Section 16: About Snapshot

What is Snapshot and its scenarios

Understanding Scenario 1 and 2  With Examples

Snapshot Lab


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Instructor Details

Mohammed Asif Khan

Welcome to UpSkill With Asif! With over 15 years in the IT industry and a passion for teaching, I am here to help you advance your career in networking, system administration, and cloud computing. I hold both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Applications and have had the privilege of working with renowned IT firms like Paramount Computer Systems, Jeraisy Computers and Communications Services, and Nesma Telecom & Technology.


At UpSkill With Asif, we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible training. To date, I have trained approximately 55,000 students and accumulated over 100,000 subscriptions with an impressive 4.5-star rating on Udemy. My courses cover a wide range of essential IT topics, including Windows Server 2022 (MCSE), CCNA, Azure (AZ-104), VMware vSphere, and AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03).


My teaching approach simplifies complex concepts, making them accessible even if you have no IT background. Whether you're a fresher, an IT professional, or someone looking to switch careers, my courses are designed to equip you with the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the IT industry.


Join me on Udemy and start your journey towards a successful IT career today!


Testimonials From My Students


Very good explanation, very easy to understand.ABDULKAREEM MOHAMMEDU

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Reviews

4.6

279 ratings on Udemy

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By Nneka Okeke on 6/22/2026

The course was very clear and coherent just that Cluster lab wasn't included.

By Dariusz Guzik on 6/8/2025

Good course! Without redundant infromation... clear and coherent!

By Poulomi Pal on 3/1/2025

it is very helpful and constructive course for the beginners

By Nethanel Eliyahu Amor on 7/12/2024

the learning stuff is good but the instructor hard to understanding, and one of the videos was in a bad qulity sound

By Davis Kwasi Owusu on 4/18/2024

Explanations are very simple and easy to understand

By Rene Alejandro Herrera Barcos on 3/7/2024

Excellent course, important and interesting topics are discussed

By Imtiaz Ahmed on 1/26/2024

The way Instructor explained is excellent with examples. I highly appreciated your efforts.

By MD Riyazuddin on 12/30/2023

The course was superb...! but few videos did not have sound & some topics were not covered and restof the things were very good

By Patricio Raúl Paredes Campaña on 2/22/2023

Bastante bueno y simplificado, las explicaciones son buenas, aunque se debe mejorar un poco en la parte donde se efectúan las instalaciones, pues toman tiempo y el video demora producto que se realiza la instalación en ese momento

By Amit Verma on 2/18/2023

This course is amazing and the way you explain terms are upto the mark.. hightly appriciated your efforts...it was really good practicle knowlegde...

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