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Protecting VMware vSphere

This course describes the deployment of the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere. In this course, you learn about the features of the plug-in and learn how to install and perform initial...

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$900 USD
Course Code FL-P-VMW-VS
Duration 1 day
Available Formats Classroom

This course describes the deployment of the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere. In this course, you learn about the features of the plug-in and learn how to install and perform initial configuration of the plug-in. You also use NetApp SnapCenter software to learn how to protect and restore VMware virtual machines (VMs) and datastores. Through instructor-led presentations and web-based courseware, you gain knowledge about these topics. Hands-on exercises provide you with experience in performing these tasks.

Skills Gained

This course focuses on enabling you to do the following:

  • Describe the features of the Plug-in for VMware vSphere
  • List supported deployment scenarios
  • Explain how to use role-based access control (RBAC) features, when given specific scenarios
  • Outline details for installing the Plug-in for VMware vSphere
  • List prerequisite tasks before installation
  • Illustrate NetApp Virtual Storage Console software client plug-in (VSC) host migration to SnapCenter software
  • Describe data protection strategies for VMware vSphere
  • Use the Plug-in for VMware vSphere to demonstrate how to back up and restore VMware VMs, Virtual Machine Disks (VMDKs), and datastores
  • Use the Plug-in for VMware vSphere to identify the steps to mount and unmount a datastore backup

Who Can Benefit

NetApp and NetApp partner professional services, system engineers, and customers.

Prerequisites

  • ONTAP Cluster Administration
  • Data Protection Administration
  • SnapCenter Fundamentals
  • NetApp SnapCenter Administration

Course Details

Outline: Protecting VMware vSphere (PROVMVSP)

Module 1: SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere Overview

  • Features and benefits
  • Deployment scenarios and configurations
  • RBAC integration
  • Installation workflow

Module 2: Installing and Configuring the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere

  • Installation and configuration
  • VSC host migration

Module 3: Creating and Backing Up VMware Resources

  • Defining a data protection strategy
  • Backing up VMs, VMDKs and datastores

Module 4: Restoring VMware Resources

  • Restoring VMs and VMDKs from backups
  • Restoring guest files and folders
  • Mounting and unmounting datastores

Labs:

  • Configuring storage
  • Configuring VMware backup jobs
  • Restoring VMware resources