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VMware vSphere on NetApp
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| Course title | VMware vSphere on NetApp |
|---|---|
| Delivery method |  Classroom |
| RRP | £3840 |
| Days/Duration | 5 |
| Code | TPFL-VVNA |
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Overview
A course for those interested in understanding NetApp Storage
System technologies and their integration with VMware’s ESX/vSphere
environments. Also for those responsible for maintaining a constant
virtualization infrastructure while in communication with NetApp
storage. It can also be a great opportunity for Storage
administrators with working environments of virtualization or in
the process of planning a virtual configuration.
Prerequisites
Knowledge on NetApp Storage Systems, VMware Virtualization,
Linux and Windows Servers.
Course Outline
Gives the student a better understanding of how to deploy a
virtualized infrastructure within a NetApp environment. Also aims
to have a firm comprehension of VMware services, protocols and
connectivity. There is a focus on Utilization of NetApp
virtualization applications to ensure proper functionality and
performance for virtual machines.
Delegates will be able to:
- Give an overview of the VMware virtualization concepts
- Carry out basic configuration of the VMware ESX Server and the VMs
- Deal with virtualization concepts for networking in VMware
- Configuration and implementation of Standard and Distributed Virtual Switches within vSphere
- NetApp networking best practices including VIFs and trunking concepts
- Storage concepts and availability in vSphere NetApp environment
- Planning, installation and configuration of FCP, NFS, and iSCSI in the VM Kernel
- Overview and configuration of NetApp ESX/vSphere Host Utility Kit (HUK) for FCP & iSCSI
- Configuration recommendations for VMs running in VMFS Datastores
- Best practices for vSphere deployment and intelligent caching using NetApp PAM cards
- Backup scenarios including NetApp SnapDrive 2.6, Snap Manager for Virtual Infrastructure, SnapMirror, SnapVault, OSSV and MetroCluster.
- Installation and configuration of NetApp Virtual Console for storage mining and collecting data
- Rapid Cloning Utility for rapid VM deployment on NetApp storage
- High availability scenarios
- Monitoring and system management
- Troubleshooting
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