Description

In this course, you will implement virtual platforms (VM). You will learn how to install, administer VMs and operate several operating systems on the user station. You will also use the Workstation “Server” features to share VMs with other users.

Who is this training for ?

For whom ?

Systems administrators and engineers, responsible for the integration and management of virtual machines.

Prerequisites

Training objectives

Install the VMware Workstation 12 component Create and administer virtual machines in a VMware Workstation environment Understand the implementation and management of different types of network connections Duplicate virtual machines using linked clone technology Use VMware Scripting

Training program

• Implementing VMware Workstation
  • VMware virtualization technology.
  • VMware product overview.
  • VMware Workstation overview.
  • Use cases for VMware Workstation.
  • Prerequisites for installing VMware Workstation.
  • Feature: roles and permissions, automated start of Virtual Machines.
  • Practical work Installation of VMware Workstation.
  • Implementing advanced features.
• Administration of virtual machines
  • Virtual hardware of a virtual machine.
  • Installation of an operating system (OS) in a virtual machine.
  • VMware Tools.
  • Virtual hardware management.
  • Advanced virtual machine options.
  • Practical work Create and administer VMs in a VMware Workstation environment.
• Network management
  • The Bridge network, NAT, Host Only.
  • Advanced options: bandwidth limitation.
  • VM groups and LAN Segment.
  • Advanced network options: bandwidth limitation.
  • Practical work Implementation and management of different types of network connections.
• Virtual machine security management
  • Encryption of virtual machines.
  • Application of user restrictions.
  • Practical work Implementing security.
• VMware Workstation Server functionality
  • Sharing virtual machines.
  • Automated startup of virtual machines.
  • Managing roles and permissions.
  • Practical work r nUse the
• Backup, restore and cloning
  • Backing up and restoring virtual machines.
  • Advantage and disadvantage of OVF export.
  • Creating and managing a VM snapshot.
  • Cloning: complete of a VM, linked of a VM.
  • Practical work Duplicate virtual machines using linked clone technology.
• VMware Converter, API et scripting
  • Conversion of a physical machine to a virtual machine (VMware Converter).
  • VMware VIX API.
  • Contents of the installation package.
  • Practical work Using VMware Scripting.
• Virtual machine clustering
  • How clusters work.
  • Implementing VM clusters with VMware Workstation.