Overview/Description
VMware cloud services are based on the trusted vSphere infrastructure, building not just the private cloud but extending its capabilities out into the public domain to form a hybrid configuration. This course introduces the various components of the VMware vCloud Suite and the hybrid cloud concept. It also explores VMware's Infrastructure-as-a-Service offering that is available in the form of the vCloud Air platform.
Target Audience
IT planners, system designers, IT administrators, system analysts, strategic decision makers, and technical engineers
define the types of cloud computing and discuss the challenges associated with them
identify the challenges resolved by the cloud environment in terms of availability, elasticity, and efficiency
describe how the enterprise is moving to a highly virtualized state and how the VMware ecosystem is adapting with SDDC, hybrid cloud, and mobility services
describe how IT production can move from the traditional operation model to the IT-as-a-Service solution
describe how to build a vSphere-based private cloud to optimize your data center and identify the functions of vCloud Suite
identify the products that make up VMware vCloud Suite
identify the implementation benefits provided to businesses by VMware vCloud Suite
identify the features provided by the vCloud Suite private cloud solution
explain the role of VMware vSphere and supporting components in building a private cloud infrastructure
identify the functions and features of vCenter Site Recovery Manager
define vCloud networking and security capabilities and services
identify the functions and benefits provided by vRealize Operations
identify the functions and benefits provided by vRealize Automation
identify the functions and benefits provided by vRealize Business
identify the VMware hybrid cloud solutions available to extend an enterprise's data center into the cloud
describe how vCloud Air functions as an Infrastructure as a Service or IaaS offering and identify the services it provides
explore the key benefits and advantages of VMware hybrid clouds
define the capabilities and features of the VMware vCloud Connector
describe the vCloud Air cloud service offering
explore the key use cases for implementing VMware vCloud Air services
identify the purpose and use case for VMware's vCloud Air dedicated cloud offering
define the key benefits and features of VMware vCloud Air Dedicated Cloud service
identify the functions and use cases of the vCloud Air Virtual Private Cloud service
define the key benefits and features of a VMware vCloud Air Virtual Private Cloud service
choose an appropriate VMware cloud solution for a given scenario and ensure the client requirements are met