MCCCD Program Description

VMware ESXI Server Enterprise

Course: CIS197

First Term: 2011 Fall

Lec + Lab 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Introduction to VMware ESXI server in the enterprise. Covers many aspects of virtualization for VMware ESXI server administration. Develop knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot a VMware ESXI Server including basic network functions. Learn basic command line and Management User Interface (MUI) using VMware vSphere Client.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the importance of hardware requirements and capabilities. (I,II) 2. Explain the differences in ESXI versions, including management versions. (II.III) 3. Install and configure an ESXI server. (I,II, IV) 4. Use VMware tools to audit, monitor, a secure an ESXI server environment. (V,VII) 5. Configure ESXI storage utilizing Network File Sharing (NFS). (II) 6. Explore and describe storage area network (SANS) with ESXI. (VI,VII,X) 7. Create, install, and configure server operating systems within an ESXI server. (X,XI) 8. Configure networking within the ESXI server environment. (VIII,IX) 9. Configure virtual servers using the vSphere MUI and use Physical to virtual Utility. (XI) 10. Configure and manage memory including virtual memory for virtual servers. (II.IV,X,XI) 11. Explain the importance of VMotion as it relates to Dynamic Resource Load Balancing (DRLB). (VII) 12. Explain the role of disaster recovery and backup. (V) 13. Create a disaster recovery and backup plan. (V) 14. Research and report on the future of virtualization. (XII) 15. Explain how virtualization supports green technology. (XII) 16. Troubleshoot an ESXI server network environment. (V,VI,VI,VIII, XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. ESXI planning and hardware requirements A. ESXI Server Systems Compatibility Guide B. ESXI Server Input/output (I/O) Compatibility Guide C. ESXI Server Storage Compatibility Guide D. ESXI Server Backup Compatibility Guide II. Basic Hardware Considerations A. Processor and Chipset selection B. Network and I/O Card selection C. Memory and Cache considerations D. Disk Drive selection III. ESXI Version Comparisons A. VMware enterprise tiers B. VMkernel differences and licensing differences IV. Installing VMware ESXI Enterprise Server A. Upgrading ESXI server by using scripts and verifying hardware and firmware B. Configuring boot options, memory and network options, and disk allocation C. Connect to the Management Interface (MUI)) D. Configure licensing V. Auditing, Monitoring, and Securing ESXI A. ESXI Security Policies Recipes B. Monitor Polices including Backup and Recovery C. Specific ESXI Security Concerns including roles and permissions VI. ESXI Storage A. SCSI, iSCSI, and SATA hardware B. Network Attached Storage C. SANS and transfer protocols D. Network File System (NFS) E. Create and Export an NFS and configure ESXI Storage VII. ESXI Deployment Administration A. Storage and Bandwidth Issues B. Sarbanes-Oxley Logging Issues C. Best practices for Resource Allocation (Load Balancing) VIII. ESXI Networking A. Physical and Virtual Network Interfaces B. Physical and Virtual Switches C. Virtual Firewalls IX. Configuring ESXI from a Host Virtual Infrastructure Client A. Active Directory and non-Active Directory Users B. SAMBA C. Network Time Protocol D. Management User Interface options E. Basic command service options X. Virtual Center A. Install and Configure a Virtual Center B. Licensing Requirements for a Virtual Center C. Extend or Modify a Virtual Machine File System D. Modifying Network Settings within the Virtual Center XI. Virtual Machines A. Install and Configure Virtual Servers B. Use the Physical to Virtual Tool to import Physical Servers to ESXI C. Virtual Server Networking and Storage D. Monitoring and documenting of Virtual Servers XII. Green Technology and the Future of Virtualization A. Green Technology B. Future Virtualization Technology

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/26/2011

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