When does class start/end?
Classes begin promptly at 9:00 am, and typically end at 5:00 pm.
This five-day, hands-on training course discusses Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), a network architecture concept that specifies how virtualization technologies can be used to virtualize network service functions. This course also covers interfacing VMware vCloud Director® with other systems using various APIs and the integration and use of VMware vCloud® Availability for vCloud Director®. You will also understand how to manage multisite, cross-VDC (Virtual Data Center) networking for vCloud Director and how to configure Central Point of Management (CPOM) to define a software-defined datacenter (SDDC) for tenant and provider users of vCloud Director. This course also discusses how to monitor various vCloud Director objects using VMware vRealize® Operations™, Tenant vApp, and VMware vRealize® Log Insight™.
Skills Gained
By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
- Describe the VMware vCloud® NFV™ architecture
- Describe the vCloud Director architecture as Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM)
- Secure the deployment of multivendor virtual network functions (VNFs) on the vCloud NFV platform
- Manage vCloud Director to support NFV workloads in a secure, multitenant environment
- Configure VMware vSAN™ to enable multiple tiers in provider virtual data centers
- Create and manage vCloud Director organizations and vApps to satisfy business needs
- Create and manage vCloud Director catalogs
- Use advanced services to manage VMware NSX® from vCloud Director
Who Can Benefit
Customers, cloud architects, systems engineers, data center administrators, and cloud administrators with experience in managed services or managing a service provider environment
Prerequisites
Completion of the following course is required: • VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.x] or equivalent knowledge Completion of the following eLearning courses is recommended:
- VMware vCloud Director: Fundamentals [V8.x]
- VMware vSAN and HCI Fundamentals
- VMware Network Virtualization Fundamentals
- Substantial knowledge of TCP/IP networking is helpful.
Course Details
Product Alignment
- vCloud Director 9.x
- VMware vCloud® Availability for vCloud Director® 3.0
- VMware vSphere® 6.x and later
- NSX 6.x and later
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Lunch is normally an hour long and begins at noon. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice are available all day in the kitchen. Fruit, muffins and bagels are served each morning. There are numerous restaurants near each of our centers, and some popular ones are indicated on the Area Map in the Student Welcome Handbooks - these can be picked up in the lobby or requested from one of our ExitCertified staff.
How can someone reach me during class?
If someone should need to contact you while you are in class, please have them call the center telephone number and leave a message with the receptionist.
What languages are used to deliver training?
Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.
What does GTR stand for?
GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.
How do I find an ExitCertified training location?
We have training locations across the United States and Canada. View a full list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At ExitCertified we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual and Self-Paced.
Does ExitCertified deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
Does ExitCertified deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals, and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
I can only say Thank You for persisting - following up and getting me into this class. Well spent 20-25 hours
I learned many new topics in this training and labs also very interesting to do.
I took the fundamental class and passed. This is my second class. So far so good.
Great remote learning experience. Instruction was delivered with enthusiasm and expertise.
Training is Good and we learnt more on this course. Trainer also good and he clarified all questions asked by us.
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