Duration 2 Days – 14 hrs
Overview
The VMware vSphere: What’s New [V8] course is designed for experienced VMware vSphere administrators who want to stay updated with the latest features and enhancements in VMware vSphere 8. This course provides an in-depth overview of the new capabilities, tools, and improvements introduced in vSphere 8, focusing on how these updates impact the operation, management, security, and scalability of VMware environments. Participants will learn about the latest advancements in virtualization technology and how to take advantage of new features to optimize their vSphere infrastructure.
Objectives
- Understand the new features and improvements introduced in VMware vSphere 8.
- Implement the latest enhancements in networking, storage, security, and management.
- Utilize new vSphere tools to improve automation and operational efficiency.
- Leverage updated vSphere management capabilities for better monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Apply best practices for scaling and securing vSphere environments with new features.
- Integrate VMware vSphere 8 with other VMware solutions to enhance functionality and interoperability.
- Prepare for VMware certification exams with knowledge of the latest vSphere advancements.
Target Audience
- VMware vSphere Administrators
- System Administrators with experience in VMware vSphere
- IT Infrastructure Managers
- Virtualization Engineers
Prerequisites
- Participants should have the following knowledge and skills before attending this course:
- Completion of the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V8] or equivalent experience with VMware vSphere.
- Basic understanding of networking, storage, and virtualization concepts.
- Familiarity with VMware vCenter Server and ESXi management.
Course Outline
Introduction to VMware vSphere 8
- Overview of VMware vSphere 8 enhancements and features
- New VMware vSphere architecture and components
- Key differences between vSphere 8 and previous versions
- Licensing changes and updates in vSphere 8
Networking Enhancements in VMware vSphere 8
- New networking features and capabilities in vSphere 8
- VMware vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS) enhancements
- Network performance optimization techniques
- Enhanced network security and segmentation features
Storage and Storage Management in VMware vSphere 8
- New storage technologies and improvements in vSphere 8
- Enhanced VMware vSphere Storage DRS and Storage Policies
- VMware vSphere Virtual Volumes (VVOLs) improvements
- Storage I/O control and performance optimization
Security Enhancements in VMware vSphere 8
- Advanced security features and compliance tools in vSphere 8
- VMware vSphere 8 Secure Boot and enhanced TPM support
- Improved role-based access control (RBAC) and user management
- Integration of vSphere with VMware Carbon Black for enhanced security
Management and Automation in VMware vSphere 8
- New tools for managing and automating VMware vSphere 8 environments
- VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) enhancements
- vSphere Automation with PowerCLI and scripting improvements
- VMware vRealize Suite integration for automation and monitoring
Improved Monitoring and Troubleshooting in VMware vSphere 8
- New performance monitoring and diagnostic tools
- Enhancements in VMware vCenter Server for centralized management
- Troubleshooting tools for diagnosing ESXi host and VM issues
- Using vRealize Operations for in-depth monitoring and optimization
High Availability and Disaster Recovery Updates
- New vSphere High Availability (HA) and Fault Tolerance (FT) features
- VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) integration and updates
- Enhancements to VMware vSphere Replication and vSphere HA monitoring
Scaling VMware vSphere Environments with New Features
- Best practices for scaling vSphere clusters and datacenters
- Advanced vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) capabilities
- Optimizing resource pools and VM allocation in large environments
- New tools for managing large-scale vSphere environments
Integration with Other VMware Products
- Integration of VMware vSphere 8 with VMware vSAN and VMware NSX
- Enhanced interoperability with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
- Connecting vSphere 8 to VMware Horizon and VMware Tanzu for cloud-native applications
Preparing for Certification and Final Review
- Key takeaways and best practices for working with VMware vSphere 8
- Understanding the new VMware certification exams and pathways
- Final review of new features and updates in VMware vSphere 8
- Q&A session and troubleshooting common upgrade scenarios
