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Imran Afzal

Now a days every organization IT infrastructure runs mostly on virtualization and most specifically on VMWare.  In this course you will learn all the basics of VMWare.  I will teach you how to setup your lab, install ESXi hypervisor, setup vSphere environment and create virtual machines on VMWare vSphere. 

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Now a days every organization IT infrastructure runs mostly on virtualization and most specifically on VMWare.  In this course you will learn all the basics of VMWare.  I will teach you how to setup your lab, install ESXi hypervisor, setup vSphere environment and create virtual machines on VMWare vSphere. 

Here is what we will learn in this course:

Section 1: Introduction

  • Course introduction

  • Course overview

Section 2: Virtualization Fundamentals

  • What is Virtualization

  • Virtualization Terminology

  • Benefits of Virtualization

  • Difference between Virtualization & Cloud

  • Importance of Virtualization

  • Welcome to VMWare

  • VMWare Products

Section 3:  Lab Setup

  • Designing Lab and Prerequisites

  • VMWare Workstation Player Download and Install

  • ESXi Software Download

  • Creating New VM on VMWare Player

  • ESXi Installation and Configuration

Section 4: ESXi vSphere Environment Management

  • vSphere ESXi Access

  • SSH Access to ESXi Server

  • Create First VM on vSphere

  • Install OS on the VM

Testimonials from my students:

  • Hello Imran Afzal Sir,

    Thank you for your valuable course. I got a job offer after completion of this course. Thanks again

    Regards, Kshitji Deshmukh

  • Hi Imran,

    Finally, after turning down 4 offers, I have joined UST Gloabl as an Engineer A3. 

    I've taken your course "Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job" due to which I was able to answer almost all the Linux-based interview questions.  Thank you once again for making this wonderful course.

    Regards, MD Shah Alam

  • Hi Imran,

    Thank you so much for the wonderful course.  It was so clear and precise as a beginner I went through your course and cleared the Linux administrator interview now i got selected.  I am so happy and thanks once again.  I am also now preparing for the Redhat Certification.

    Thanks you once again, I was a complete beginner after going through your course I was able to understand all the topics now I am a Linux Admin

    Thanks Adrian Joseph

  • Dear Mr. Imran Afzal,

    Thanks you I pass today CompTIA Linux+ Exam

    Best Regards Ebadi Elia

  • Imran, I just wanted to report that I have found my first Linux job.  I am working as a Linux Systems Administrator with IBM and you played a big part in educating me in order to obtain this position.  Thanks for such a thorough course.   I am looking forward to enrolling in your bash scripting coruse soon.

    Joel Stroback

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Virtualization fundamentals
  • Gain a working knowledge of virtualization terminology
  • Download and install vmware workstation player
  • How to install setup vmware vsphere environment
  • How to install esxi hypervisor in nested environment
  • Install operating system on a vm

Syllabus

Introduction
Course Overview

Section1 = Handouts

Virtualization Fundamentals
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What is Virtualization?
Virtualization Terminology
Benefits of Virtualization
Importance of Virtualization
Welcome to VMWare
VMWare Products
Handouts
Lab Setup
Designing Lab and Prerequisites
VMWare Workstation Player Download and Install
ESXi Software Download
Creating New VM on VMWare Player
ESXi Installation and Configuration
ESXi vSphere Environment Management
vSphere ESXi Access
SSH Access to ESXi Server
Create First VM on vSphere
Install OS on the VM
Bonus video

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Provides a foundational entry point into VMware for beginners
Step-by-step guidance through setting up a lab environment, installing ESXi hypervisor, and creating virtual machines on VMware vSphere
Taught by Imran Afzal, who has received positive student feedback for their Linux and IT training courses
Provides hands-on practice with VMware Workstation Player and ESXi software
Covers core concepts of virtualization, making it suitable for those new to the field

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in VMWare for Absolute Beginners with these activities:
Install ESXi multiple times
Installing ESXi multiple times is a great way to learn how to set up and configure an ESXi host.
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  • Download the ESXi ISO from the VMware website
  • Burn the ISO to a DVD or create a bootable USB drive
  • Boot from the DVD or USB drive
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to install ESXi
Create multiple virtual machines on ESXi
Creating multiple virtual machines on ESXi is a great way to learn how to manage virtual machines.
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  • Open the vSphere client
  • Click on the Hosts and Clusters tab
  • Select the ESXi host that you want to create the virtual machine on
  • Click on the Create New Virtual Machine button
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to create the virtual machine
Install an operating system on a virtual machine
Installing an operating system on a virtual machine is a great way to learn how to set up and configure a virtual machine.
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  • Download the operating system ISO from the vendor's website
  • Create a new virtual machine on ESXi
  • Attach the ISO to the virtual machine
  • Boot the virtual machine from the ISO
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to install the operating system
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Configure networking on ESXi
Configuring networking on ESXi is a great way to learn how to manage network traffic on an ESXi host.
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  • Open the vSphere client
  • Click on the Hosts and Clusters tab
  • Select the ESXi host that you want to configure networking on
  • Click on the Networking tab
  • Configure the network settings
Configure storage on ESXi
Configuring storage on ESXi is a great way to learn how to manage storage devices on an ESXi host.
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  • Open the vSphere client
  • Click on the Hosts and Clusters tab
  • Select the ESXi host that you want to configure storage on
  • Click on the Storage tab
  • Configure the storage settings

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