vSphere 7: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server and ESXi Hosts

By David Davis
In this course, you’ll learn the vSphere architecture, vSphere editions, how to download and install ESXi and the vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA), how to perform initial configurations, and how to automate the entire deployment of ESXi using Auto Deploy.
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Course info
Level
Beginner
Updated
Jun 22, 2020
Duration
2h 39m
Table of contents
Course Overview
Course Overview 1m
Introduction
Introduction 2m Pluralsight’s Learning Path for vSphere 7 1m What This Course Covers 2m
Identifying vSphere Architecture and Solutions for a Given Use Case
Available vSphere Editions and Features 8m Describe vSphere Integration with Other VMware Products 2m Determine Appropriate vSphere Edition Based on Customer Requirements 4m Explain ESXi and vCenter Server Architectures 6m VMware Cloud Foundation 2m What This Module Covered 2m What This Module Covers 1m vSphere 7 with Kubernetes Overview 2m vSphere Free Edition 3m
Installing and Configuring ESXi
Configure DNS and Routing on an ESXi Host 3m Configure Logs to Be Sent to a Syslog Server 2m Configure NTP on an ESXi Host 3m Configure SSH and Shell Access on an ESXi Host 5m Given a Scenario, Validate an ESXi Configuration 2m Identify the Prerequisites and Components for vSphere Implementation 5m License an ESXi Host 2m Login to an ESXi Host and Use the vSphere Client 5m Perform an Interactive Installation of ESXi 15m Understanding Multiple Options for ESXi Deployment 3m What This Module Covered 2m What This Module Covers 1m
Installing and Configuring VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA)
Backup and Restore of the vCenter Server Virtual Appliance 3m Identify vCSA Requirements 2m Install vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 13m Joining vCSA to Windows Active Directory 4m Licensing Your vSphere Infrastructure 2m Migrating to the vCenter Server Appliance 3m Overview of the vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 4m Perform Initial Configuration of vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 5m What This Module Covered 1m What This Module Covers 1m vCenter Server Appliance Multi-homing 2m
Deploying ESXi Hosts Using Auto Deploy
Deploy ESXi Hosts Using Auto Deploy 4m Describe the Components and Architecture of an Auto Deploy Environment 8m Explain the Auto Deploy Model 4m Install and Configure Auto Deploy 6m Preparing ESXi Hosts for Auto Deploy 1m Verify DHCP and TFTP Configuration 7m What This Module Covered 2m What This Module Covers 3m
Conclusion
Next Steps 1m
Description
Course info
Level
Beginner
Updated
Jun 22, 2020
Duration
2h 39m
Description

VMware vSphere powers the majority of the on-premises datacenters in the world today, and vSphere administrators are highly sought-after in the job market. The VMware Certified Professional (or VCP) is the most popular virtualization certification in the world. In this course, vSphere 7: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server and ESXi Hosts, you’ll learn all about the new vSphere 7. First, you'll explore the vSphere architecture and vSphere editions. Next, you'll learn how to download and install ESXi and the vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA). Finally, you'll discover how to perform initial configurations, and how to automate the entire deployment of ESXi using Auto Deploy. By the end of this course you'll know everything you need to know about getting vSphere 7 up and running.

About the author
David Davis
About the author

David has authored over 50 courses for Pluralsight.com around enterprise data center technologies such as cloud computing, virtualization, and (especially) VMware vSphere.

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Section Introduction Transcripts
Section Introduction Transcripts

Course Overview
My name is David Davis, and I'm honored to be your instructor for this course. I've created video training on VMware vSphere since it was called ESX Server 3 when I first implemented it in a production data center and simply fell in love with the technology. VMware vSphere powers the majority of on‑premises data centers in the world today, and vSphere administrators are a highly sought after resource in the job market. With the launch of vSphere 7, VMware has unleashed a tremendous amount of innovation. So it's a great time to be learning vSphere. By the end of this course, you will have learned the vSphere architecture, vSphere editions, how to download and install ESXi and the vCenter Server Appliance, how to perform the initial configurations, and how to automate the entire deployment of ESXi using vSphere auto deploy. So buckle up, grab a beverage, and join me on this adventure into VMware vSphere 7.

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