Virtualization Essentials
(virtual-essential) / ISBN : 978-1-61691-091-4
About This Course
The Virtualization Essentials course is designed for IT professionals with specialization in a particular discipline such as server administration, networking, or storage and who are looking for an introduction into virtualization or cloud computing as a way to grow in the organization. The Virtualization course is a package of interactive lessons, TestPrep, and assessments that provide an understanding of topics such as virtual machines, managing CPUs, storage, and memory of a virtual machine.
Skills You’ll Get
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Interactive Lessons
15+ Interactive Lessons | 86+ Quizzes | 62+ Flashcards | 62+ Glossary of terms
Gamified TestPrep
50+ Pre Assessment Questions | 50+ Post Assessment Questions |
Introduction
Understanding Virtualization
- Describing Virtualization
- Understanding the Importance of Virtualization
- Understanding Virtualization Software Operation
Understanding Hypervisors
- Describing a Hypervisor
- Understanding the Role of a Hypervisor
- Comparing Today's Hypervisors
Understanding Virtual Machines
- Describing a Virtual Machine
- Understanding How a Virtual Machine Works
- Working with Virtual Machines
Creating a Virtual Machine
- Performing P2V Conversions
- Loading Your Environment
- Building a New Virtual Machine
Installing Windows on a Virtual Machine
- Loading Windows into a Virtual Machine
- Understanding Configuration Options
- Optimizing a New Virtual Machine
Installing Linux on a Virtual Machine
- Loading Linux into a Virtual Machine
- Understanding Configuration Options
- Optimizing a New Linux Virtual Machine
Managing CPUs for a Virtual Machine
- Understanding CPU Virtualization
- Configuring VM CPU Options
- Tuning Practices for VM CPUs
Managing Memory for a Virtual Machine
- Understanding Memory Virtualization
- Configuring VM Memory Options
- Tuning Practices for VM Memory
Managing Storage for a Virtual Machine
- Understanding Storage Virtualization
- Configuring VM Storage Options
- Tuning Practices for VM Storage
Managing Networking for a Virtual Machine
- Understanding Network Virtualization
- Configuring VM Network Options
- Tuning Practices for Virtual Networks
Copying a Virtual Machine
- Cloning a Virtual Machine
- Working with Templates
- Saving a Virtual Machine State
Managing Additional Devices in Virtual Machines
- Using Virtual Machine Tools
- Understanding Virtual Devices
- Configuring a CD/DVD Drive
- Configuring a Floppy Disk Drive
- Configuring a Sound Card
- Configuring USB Devices
- Configuring Graphic Displays
- Configuring Other Devices
Understanding Availability
- Increasing Availability
- Protecting a Virtual Machine
- Protecting Multiple Virtual Machines
- Protecting Data Centers
Understanding Applications in a Virtual Machine
- Examining Virtual Infrastructure Performance Capabilities
- Deploying Applications in a Virtual Environment
- Understanding Virtual Appliances and vApps
- Open Stack and Containers