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VMware vSAN: Plan and Deploy [V7]

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$1,700 USD GSA $1,455.92

Course Code EDU-VSANPD7

Duration 2 days

Available Formats Classroom, Virtual

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Mar 24, 2025 - Mar 25, 2025 (2 days)

Language	Time
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English	9:00AM – 5:00PM EDT
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May 27, 2025 - May 28, 2025 (2 days)

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This two-day, hands-on training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to plan and deploy a VMware vSAN™ cluster. In this course, you are taught the many considerations that the vSAN configuration has on the initial planning of the vSAN datastore. You also manually configure a vSAN cluster.

Skills Gained

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:

Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN
Detail the underlying vSAN architecture and components
Describe the different vSAN deployment options
Detail vSAN cluster requirements and considerations
Apply recommended vSAN design considerations and capacity sizing practices
Explain the influence of vSAN objects and components on the initial cluster plan
Determine and plan for storage consumption by data growth and failure tolerance
Design vSAN hosts for operational needs
Explain Maintenance Mode use and its impacts on vSAN
Apply best practices for vSAN network configurations
Manually configure a vSAN cluster using VMware vSphere® Client™
Explain and configure vSAN fault domains
Understand and apply vSAN storage policies
Define encryption in the vSAN cluster
Describe the architecture and use cases for stretched clusters
Configure a stretched cluster
Understand the steps involved in creating the vSAN iSCSI target services

Who Can Benefit

Experienced VMware vSphere® administrators

Prerequisites

You should have the following understanding or knowledge:

Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage course
Knowledge of basic storage concepts
Experience using vSphere Client to perform administrative tasks on vSphere clusters

Course Details

Course Modules

Course Introduction

Introductions and course logistics
Course objectives

Introduction to vSAN

Describe vSAN architecture
Describe the advantages of object-based storage
Describe the difference between All-Flash and
Hybrid vSAN architecture
Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN
Discuss the vSAN integration and compatibility with
other VMware technologies
Identify vSAN objects and components
Describe a vSAN object
Describe how objects are split into components
Explain the purpose of witness components
Explain how vSAN stores large objects
View object and component placement on the
vSAN datastore

Planning a vSAN Cluster

Identify requirements and planning considerations
for vSAN clusters
Apply vSAN cluster planning and deployment best
practices
Determine and plan for storage consumption by
data growth and failure tolerance
Design vSAN hosts for operational needs
Identify vSAN networking features and
requirements
Describe ways of controlling traffic in a vSAN
environment
Recognize best practices for vSAN network
configurations

Deploying a vSAN Cluster

Deploy and configure a vSAN cluster using the
Cluster QuickStart wizard
Manually configure a vSAN cluster using vSphere
Client
Explain and configure vSAN fault domains
Using VMware vSphere® High Availability with
vSAN
Understand vSAN cluster maintenance capabilities
Describe the difference between implicit and
explicit fault domains
Create explicit fault domains

vSAN Storage Policies

Explain how storage policies work with vSAN
Explain the role of storage policies in planning a
vSAN cluster
Define and create virtual machine storage policies
Apply and modify virtual machine storage policies
Change virtual machine storage policies dynamically
Identify virtual machine storage policy compliance
status

Introduction to Advanced vSAN Configurations

Define and configure compression and
deduplication in the vSAN cluster
Define and configure encryption in the vSAN cluster
Understand the remote vSAN datastore topology
Identify the operations involved in managing the
remote vSAN datastore
Configure the vSAN iSCSI target service

vSAN Stretched and Two-Node Clusters

Describe the architecture and use cases for
stretched clusters
Detail the deployment and replacement of a vSAN
witness node
Describe the architecture and use cases for twonode clusters
Explain the benefits of vSphere HA and VMware
Site Recovery Manager™ in a vSAN stretched
cluster
Explain storage policies for vSAN stretched cluster

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Mar 24, 2025 - Mar 25, 2025 (2 days)

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When does class start/end?

Classes begin promptly at 9:00 am, and typically end at 5:00 pm.

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.

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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.

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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.

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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

ExitCertified instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience. They have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay up to date, instructors will at least spend 25 percent of their time learning new emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

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How do I get started with certification?

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Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

How to request a W9 for ExitCertified LLC?

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VMware vSAN: Plan and Deploy [V7]

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Schedule

FAQ

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Skills Gained

Who Can Benefit

Prerequisites

Course Details

Course Modules

When does class start/end?

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

How can someone reach me during class?

What languages are used to deliver training?

What does GTR stand for?

How do I find an ExitCertified training location?

Which delivery formats are available?

Does ExitCertified deliver group training?

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

How do I get started with certification?

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

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Course Details

Course Modules

When does class start/end?

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

How can someone reach me during class?

What languages are used to deliver training?

What does GTR stand for?

How do I find an ExitCertified training location?

Which delivery formats are available?

Does ExitCertified deliver group training?

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

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