vSphere 8: Configuring and Managing vSphere Storage from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to configure and manage vSphere storage from local to shared to software defined, as well as how to administer and configure vSphere storage.

VMware vSphere powers the majority of the on-premises datacenters in the world today, and vSphere administrators are highly sought-after in the job market. With the launch of vSphere 8, VMware has unleashed a tremendous amount of innovation so it’s a great time to be learning vSphere. In this course, vSphere 8: Configuring and Managing vSphere Storage, you'll learn how to configure and manage vSphere storage from local to shared to software defined as well as how to administer and configure vSphere storage. First, you'll explore connecting shared storage devices to vSphere. Next, you'll discover how to plan, install, and setup VMware vSphere 8. Finally, you'll learn about the advanced VMFS and NFS configurations. By the end of this course, you'll have the necessary knowledge to create and configure vSphere shared storage, including iSCSI, VMFS, NFS--VMware Virtual SAN, vSphere storage policy-based management, the VMware pluggable storage architecture, storage multi-pathing, and advanced storage configurations.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Introduction

Connecting Shared Storage Devices to vSphere

Configuring Software Defined Storage

Creating and Configuring VMFS and NFS Datastores

Configuring vSphere Storage Multi-pathing and Failover

Performing Advanced VMFS and NFS Configurations

Next Steps

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Examines vSphere storage, which is standard in industry for virtual environments

Develops skills in creating and configuring VMFS and NFS datastores, which are core skills for VMware virtual infrastructure

Explored by David Davis, who is recognized for their work with VMware

Teaches learners how to administer and configure vSphere storage, which is useful for personal growth and development

Requires that learners come in with extensive background knowledge in vSphere

Teaches vSphere 8, which is not the most recent version of software available

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in vSphere 8: Configuring and Managing vSphere Storage with these activities:

Follow 'vSphere 8 What's New' Series

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Deepen your knowledge of vSphere 8 and storage management fundamentals by following the 'vSphere 8 What's New' series.

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Explore vExpert's 'What's New in vSphere 8' video series
Follow VMWARE's 'vSphere 8 What's New' blog series
Read 'vSphere 8.0 Documentation'

Join the vSphere Community Forums

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Engage with the vSphere community to ask questions, share knowledge, and learn from others in the field.

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Create an account on the vSphere Community Forums
Pose questions and participate in discussions

Practice Configuring iSCSI Devices

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Practice configuring iSCSI devices to strengthen understanding of connecting shared storage devices to vSphere.

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Gather necessary information (IP addresses, subnet mask, gateway)
Create an iSCSI target on the storage array
Configure the ESXi host to discover and connect to the iSCSI target
Create a VMFS datastore on the iSCSI device

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Create a VMFS Datastore

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Create a VMFS datastore to gain hands-on experience in managing and configuring vSphere storage.

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Choose a physical storage device (hard disk or SSD)
Partition the storage device
Create a VMFS datastore on the partitioned storage
Mount the VMFS datastore on an ESXi host

Complete vSphere Storage Practice Labs

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Enhance your storage management skills through hands-on practice by completing vSphere Storage Practice Labs.

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Sign up for VMware Hands-on Labs
Select and complete relevant vSphere Storage Practice Labs

Write a Technical Blog Post or Article

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Enhance your understanding by writing a detailed blog post or article on a specific aspect of VMware vSphere storage.

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Choose a topic related to VMware vSphere storage.
Research and gather information from reputable sources.
Create an outline and structure for your blog post or article.
Write the content, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and accuracy.
Proofread and edit your work for grammar, spelling, and flow.

Career center

Learners who complete vSphere 8: Configuring and Managing vSphere Storage will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Virtualization Engineer

Virtualization Engineers design, implement, and maintain virtualization solutions for organizations. A course on how to configure and manage vSphere storage would be highly relevant to a Virtualization Engineer who is looking to add storage knowledge to their skillset.

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Technical Architect

Technical Architects design, develop, and maintain IT systems and services. A course on how to manage and configure vSphere storage may be of interest to a Technical Architect who is looking to add storage expertise to their skillset.

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IT Architect

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Systems Analyst

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Storage Administrator

Storage Administrators manage, maintain, and configure storage systems, including storage software and equipment. Storage Administrators often have experience with VMware vSphere, so a course on configuring and managing vSphere storage would be highly relevant to this day-to-day work.

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Systems Administrator

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IT Manager

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Database Engineer

Database Engineers design, develop, and maintain database management systems. A course on how to manage and configure vSphere storage may be of interest to a Database Engineer who is looking to add storage expertise to their skillset, particularly as this course teaches about a system that interacts with databases.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. A course on how to configure and manage vSphere storage may be of interest to a Software Engineer who is looking to add storage expertise to their skillset.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists develop and implement algorithms and models to analyze data and identify trends and patterns. A course on how to manage and configure vSphere storage may be of interest to a Data Scientist who is looking to add storage expertise to their skillset, particularly as this course teaches about a system that interacts with databases.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and patterns. A course on how to manage and configure vSphere storage may be of interest to a Data Analyst who is looking to add storage expertise to their skillset, particularly as this course teaches about a system that interacts with databases.

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Network Architect

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Network Engineer

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators ensure that database management systems operate efficiently. A course on how to manage and configure vSphere storage may be of interest to a Database Administrator who is looking to add storage expertise to their skillset, particularly as this course teaches about a system that interacts with databases.

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Computer Hardware Engineer

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Reading list

We've selected five books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in vSphere 8: Configuring and Managing vSphere Storage.

Essential Virtual SAN (VSAN)

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Vmware Vsan 6.7 U1 Deep Dive

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Offers a comprehensive and in-depth look at VMware vSphere storage. It covers the full range of storage topics, from basic concepts to advanced configuration and troubleshooting. This is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of vSphere storage.

VMware vSAN 6.7 U1 Deep Dive

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Mastering VMware vSphere 5.5

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A practical guide to managing vSphere storage, covering topics such as VMFS, NFS, and vSAN, with a focus on performance optimization and troubleshooting.

Mastering VMware vSphere 5.5

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Mastering VMware vSphere 5.5

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Cloud Application Architectures

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Provides a comprehensive overview of cloud storage, including the latest developments in cloud storage technologies. It great resource for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of cloud storage.

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Administering VMware Site Recovery Manager 5.0

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A comprehensive guide to monitoring and optimizing vSphere storage performance, covering topics such as performance metrics, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.

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