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CIS 205 - VMware Virtualization

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Introduction to the concept of virtualization in computers and virtualization products that permit configuration and management of virtualized environments. Includes installation and configuration of VMware vSphere, Center, and supporting technologies. Also includes working with virtual networks, implementing high availability, enhancing virtual security, and monitoring performance.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 119  and CIS 136  
 

Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Configure standard virtualization features such as virtual machines, networks, storage and high-availability strategies. 
  2. Demonstrate industry best practices for maintaining, monitoring, and securing a virtual infrastructure.
Outline:
  1. Overview of Virtualization
    1. Hypervisors types
    2. Cloud computing
    3. Common products
  2. Virtual Machines
    1. Creating a virtual machine
    2. Virtual machine settings
  3. vCenter Server
    1. Overview of the vCenter interface
    2. Installation and configuration
  4. Virtual Networks
    1. Virtual switches
    2. Portgroups
    3. VMKernel adapters
  5. Managing Storage
    1. Storage overview
      1. Disk types
      2. RAID levels
    2. Network storage
      1. NFS
      2. iSCSI
    3. Datastores
  6. Virtual Machine Management
  7. vSphere Clustering
    1. vSphere HA
    2. vSphere DRS
  8. Lifecycle Management

Effective Term:
Fall 2023