VMware VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) Pearson Skilling Suite
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The Pearson Skilling Suite brings together all the components students need to learn the technology, practice new skills, and prepare for certification:
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- Practice tests by MeasureUp
- Plus access to our entire Skilling Suite course catalog
The VMware Certified Professional ̶ Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) for vSphere 7 course focuses on core knowledge and skills needed to successfully install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere 7 environments while also helping you to master the topics on the VMware Certified Professional ̶ Data Center Virtualization for vSphere 7 exam. Those topics include architecture and technologies; VMware products and solutions; components and requirements; installing, configuring, and setup; performance-tuning, optimization, and upgrades; clusters and high-availability; and administrative and operational tasks.
The goal of this course is to demonstrate real-world foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using VCP-DCV for vSphere ̶ including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam ̶ to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.
Duration: 5 days of training
Audience:
Current and prospective IT professionals, such as system administrators, infrastructure administrators, and virtualization engineers. Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the VCP-DCV 2021 certification, demonstrating that you have mastered the sills to successfully install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere 7 environments.
Prerequisites:
- 6 to 12 months of vSphere environment experience
- Foundational knowledge of storage, networking, hardware, security business continuity, and disaster recovery concepts
Required course materials: Pearson Pearson VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x (Exam 2V0-21-20) Official Cert Guide
Training outline:
Part 1: vSphere Architecture, Integration, and Requirements
- Lesson 1: vSphere Overview, Components, and Requirements
- Lesson 2: Storage Infrastructure
- Lesson 3: Network Infrastructure
- Lesson 4: Clusters and High Availability
- Lesson 5: vCenter Server Features and Virtual Machines
- Lesson 6: VMware Product Integration
- Lesson 7: vSphere Security
Part 2: vSphere Installation/Configuration
- Lesson 8: vSphere Installation
- Lesson 9: Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks
Part 3: vSphere Management and Optimization
- Lesson 10: Managing and Monitoring Clusters and Resources
- Lesson 11: Managing Storage
- Lesson 12: Managing vSphere Security
- Lesson 13: Managing vSphere and vCenter Server
- Lesson 14: Managing Virtual Machines
- Lesson 15: Final Preparation
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