Virtualization: The Big Picture from Pluralsight

New to virtualization? Well this is a great entry level virtualization course made for you. Learn exactly what virtualization is, how it helps you, the various forms of virtualization, and where to go to learn more.

Whether or not you’ve heard of it before, virtualization is in use in just about every datacenter and the public cloud. But what is virtualization really and how does it help to make your life easier? In this course, Virtualization: The Big Picture, you'll learn why you need virtualization and the basics of how it works. First, you'll delve into an IT challenge before virtualization. Then, you'll discover how virtualization solves these challenges by making IT more efficient, lowering costs, improving availability, and making the business more agile. From there, you’ll learn how the virtualization hypervisor uses abstraction to provide these incredible benefits. Finally, you’ll explore virtualization in action across several demos. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the knowledge needed to understand the many forms of virtualization and use virtualization in the real world.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introduction

What Is Virtualization?

Why You Need Virtualization

Virtualization: What’s Next?

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores the benefits and applications of virtualization, a standard technology in the industry, making it highly relevant to those working in IT

Introduces the basics of virtualization, providing a foundational understanding for learners new to the concept

Develops a comprehensive understanding of virtualization, including its forms and applications, making it useful for personal growth and development

Taught by David Davis, an instructor recognized for their expertise in virtualization, making it highly relevant for those interested in the topic

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 Virtualization: The Big Picture with these activities:

Review Hypervisor Technology Concepts

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Understanding hypervisor technology concepts will allow you to approach the course with a stronger foundation.

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Review Types of Hypervisors
Review Hypervisor Architectures
Review Hypervisor Features

Work through Virtualization Use Case Scenarios

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Working through real-world use cases will allow you to apply your knowledge to practical scenarios.

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Identify different virtualization use cases
Analyze benefits and challenges of each use case
Develop your own virtualization use case scenario

Create a Virtualization Glossary

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Creating a virtualization glossary will help you understand and retain key terms and concepts.

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List key terms and concepts related to virtualization
Define each term and concept in your own words
Organize your glossary alphabetically or by category

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Learn to use a hypervisor manager

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Gain practical experience managing hypervisors to reinforce course concepts.

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Choose a hypervisor manager and install it on your system.
Follow tutorials and documentation to learn the basic operations of the hypervisor manager.
Create and manage virtual machines using the hypervisor manager.
Configure networking, storage, and other settings for virtual machines.

Practice deploying and managing virtual machines

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Enhance your hands-on skills in deploying and managing virtual machines to reinforce course topics.

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Set up a lab environment with a hypervisor and multiple virtual machines.
Practice installing operating systems and applications on virtual machines.
Configure network settings, storage, and security for virtual machines.
Troubleshoot common issues related to virtual machine management.

Explore Advanced Features of Virtualization Technologies

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Exploring advanced features of virtualization technologies will allow you to optimize your virtualization environment.

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Research advanced features of virtualization technologies
Follow tutorials on how to implement advanced features
Test and evaluate the impact of advanced features

Develop a virtualization plan for a specific scenario

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Apply virtualization concepts to real-world scenarios by creating a comprehensive virtualization plan.

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Identify a specific IT scenario or business requirement that can benefit from virtualization.
Research and analyze different virtualization solutions and technologies.
Design a virtualization architecture that meets the specific requirements.
Document the virtualization plan, including benefits, costs, and implementation details.

Attend a workshop on advanced virtualization techniques

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Enhance your knowledge and skills in virtualization by attending industry workshops to stay up-to-date with emerging trends.

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Research and identify upcoming workshops or conferences on advanced virtualization techniques.
Register and attend the workshop.
Actively participate in the workshop sessions and engage with experts.

Career center

Learners who complete Virtualization: The Big Picture will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Virtualization Engineer

Virtualization Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing virtualization solutions for organizations. They work with a variety of technologies, including virtualization software, to ensure that virtualized environments are running smoothly and efficiently. This course can help build a foundation for candidates pursuing this career as it discusses the basics of virtualization and its many forms.

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Storage Architect

Storage Architects design and implement storage solutions for organizations. They work with a variety of technologies, including virtualization, to ensure that data is stored securely and efficiently. This course may be useful for Storage Architects who want to learn more about virtualization and how it can be used to improve data storage.

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Network Architect

Network Architects design and build the computer networks for organizations. They work with a variety of technologies, including virtualization, to ensure that networks are running smoothly and efficiently. This course may be useful for Network Architects who want to learn more about virtualization and how it can be used to improve network design.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design and implement security measures to protect the IT systems of their organizations. They work with a variety of technologies, including virtualization, to ensure that systems are secure from threats. This course may be useful for Security Architects who want to learn more about virtualization and how it can be used to improve security.

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Data Architect

Data Architects design and build the data infrastructure for organizations. They work with a variety of technologies, including virtualization, to ensure that data is stored, processed, and analyzed efficiently. This course can be helpful for Data Architects who want to learn more about virtualization and how it can be used to improve data management.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for overseeing the IT infrastructure of their organizations. They work with a variety of technologies, including virtualization, to ensure that IT systems are running smoothly and efficiently. This course may be useful for IT Managers who want to learn more about virtualization and how it can be used to improve IT operations.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for maintaining and repairing the IT systems of their organizations. They work with a variety of technologies, including virtualization, to ensure that systems are running smoothly and efficiently. This course may be useful for Systems Administrators who want to learn more about virtualization and how it can be used to improve system administration.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. They use a variety of tools and technologies, including virtualization, to automate and streamline the software development process. This course may be useful for DevOps Engineers who want to learn more about virtualization and how it can be used to improve software development.

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Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineers provide technical support to users of computer systems. They work with a variety of technologies, including virtualization, to help users resolve problems and maintain their systems. This course may be useful for Technical Support Engineers who want to learn more about virtualization and how it can be used to improve technical support.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects are responsible not only for designing the cloud infrastructure of their clients but also for overseeing its implementation. Their work is in high demand as businesses of all sizes adopt cloud computing. Virtualization is a key technology used in cloud computing, and this course may be useful for candidates pursuing this career as it discusses the basics of virtualization and its many forms.

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