{"id":17343,"date":"2023-05-22T08:08:43","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T05:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muk.training\/?p=17343"},"modified":"2023-05-22T08:39:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T05:39:30","slug":"vrtualyzatsyya-s-vmware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muk.training\/en\/vrtualyzatsyya-s-vmware\/","title":{"rendered":"VMware virtualization"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Introduction to VMware virtualization<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Virtualization is the process of creating a virtual version of hardware or software that can be used to run applications, operating systems, or computer networks. <\/span>VMware is one of the leaders in virtualization and its products are used in large enterprise environments.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the main benefits of virtualization is the ability to run multiple virtual machines on a single physical server, which improves resource utilization and reduces hardware costs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

VMware offers several virtualization products including VMware vSphere, VMware Cloud on AWS, VMware vSAN, VMware Workspace ONE, VMware vRealize Operations, VMware SD-WAN, Telco Cloud, VMware Horizon Cloud Service, VMware Horizon and many more.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The ESXi Server distribution can be downloaded from the official VMware website <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/my.vmware.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> . <\/span>If there are no licenses, then you need to order a trial. <\/span>Next, you need to write the boot image to a USB stick, from where the installation will take place. <\/span>For installation, a device is selected – USB flash and a boot method – our downloaded ESXi iso image.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The basic principle of VMware vSphere licensing is that a license must be purchased for each physical processor installed on a physical server with ESXi. <\/span>The licenses themselves must be installed on ESXi via the vSphere client.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You can run virtual machines and use them as if they were real physical machines. <\/span>VMware also offers the ability to manage virtual machines through a central management interface, making it easy to manage multiple virtual machines on a single server.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Types of VMware courses: which one to choose?<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Today, VMware offers a wide range of courses aimed at different levels of training and different areas of virtualization.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s look at some in more detail:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage is the most popular core course that teaches participants how to install, configure and manage a virtual infrastructure based on VMware vSphere. <\/span>The course includes topics such as installing and configuring ESXi, managing virtual machines, using data stores and network settings. <\/span>Also, this course is mandatory for passing in order to gain access to professional certifications VCTA, VCP, VCAP, VMware Specialist.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage (formerly VMware NSX-T: Install, Configure, Manage) is a foundational course that teaches participants how to install, configure, and manage virtual networks based on VMware NSX. <\/span>The course includes topics such as installing NSX Manager and controllers, configuring network services, policies, and routing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. VMware vSphere with Tanzu: Deploy and Manage – <\/span><\/span><\/span>In this course, you will focus on deploying and managing VMware vSphere\u00ae with Tanzu. <\/span>You’ll learn how vSphere with Tanzu can be used to deliver Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications in a vSphere environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage is a foundational course that immerses participants in End-User Computing and builds skills to deploy, configure, and manage a VMware Horizon 8 solution for virtual desktops and applications. <\/span>The course includes topics such as installing and configuring Horizon 8 components, creating and managing desktops and applications, and configuring access and security.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure Administration is <\/span><\/span><\/span>a hands-on course to practice installing and configuring a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. <\/span>This course develops your skills in installing and configuring VMware Horizon\u00ae through a combination of lectures and hands-on training.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Depending on your goals and objectives, you can choose the appropriate course. <\/span>These courses are designed for different levels of experience and can be useful for a variety of virtualization professionals, including administrators, developers, architects, managers, and others.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Fundamentals of virtualization and resource management in VMware<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

    The basis of virtualization is the hypervisor, which shares resources between virtual machines and allows them to work independently of each other. <\/span>There are two types of hypervisors in VMware:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. VMware ESXi is a type 1 hypervisor that runs directly on a physical server. <\/span>ESXi provides high performance, reliability and security for virtual machines. <\/span>ESXi is used for server virtualization and provides the ability to create and manage multiple virtual machines on a single physical server.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Desktop Hypervisor VMware Workstation Pro is a type 2 hypervisor that runs on a host operating system (such as Windows or Linux). <\/span>Workstation allows you to create and run virtual machines on your computer. <\/span>Workstation provides high performance and supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux and MacOS.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Choosing between ESXi and Workstation depends on your specific virtualization needs. <\/span>If you need to virtualize multiple servers on a single physical server, then ESXi is the best choice. <\/span>If you want to run multiple virtual machines on your local machine for testing and development, then Workstation is a better fit.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      VMware’s virtualization solutions let you efficiently manage resources such as processors, memory, and storage. <\/span>To do this, VMWare provides users with a comprehensive set of virtual infrastructure management tools that make it easy to deploy, monitor, and manage virtual machines and related resources. <\/span>These tools include vCenter, vSphere Client, VMware vRealize Automation, VMware vRealize Orchestrator, VMware vRealize Operations, and PowerCLI.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      vCenter is a centralized management platform for managing virtual machines and their associated resources provided by VMWare. <\/span>It allows users to manage multiple VMWare hosts and virtual machines, monitor performance, provision resources, and perform backup and restore.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      In addition to vCenter Server, VMWare also provides other management tools such as vSphere Client, which is a user interface for managing individual VMWare hosts, and vRealize Operations, which provides advanced analytics and performance management.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      VMware vRealize Automation automates the process of creating, managing, and monitoring virtual machines, simplifying your cloud infrastructure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      VMware vRealize Orchestrator is a workflow automation tool that allows you to create, run, and monitor processes within a virtual infrastructure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      vSphere Client is a user interface for managing individual VMWare hosts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      PowerCLI is a set of command line tools designed to automate and manage a VMWare virtual infrastructure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      In general, virtualization and resource management in VMware are important aspects for optimizing the use of server resources and reducing maintenance and hardware costs. <\/span>VMware provides a wide range of management tools to help administrators easily scale and manage their virtualization infrastructure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Developing Virtualization Skills in VMware Courses: Benefits and Opportunities<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

      One of the main benefits is improved career opportunities. <\/span>Mastering virtualization skills can increase the skill level and increase the salary of a specialist. <\/span>In addition, virtualization is becoming more and more popular, so the demand for professionals with such skills will grow.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      Another benefit is increased work efficiency. <\/span>Virtualization allows you to use server resources more efficiently, which can increase application performance and reduce server maintenance and upgrade costs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      In VMware courses, you can learn various virtualization skills, such as installing and configuring a hypervisor, creating virtual machines, managing server resources, and much more. <\/span>The courses can be adapted to different skill levels, so even novice users can master the necessary skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      VMware courses can also help improve system security. <\/span>Virtualization allows you to isolate various applications and operating systems on the server, which improves security and protects against viruses and other threats.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      In general, developing virtualization skills in VMware courses is a great step for IT professionals. <\/span>This allows not only to increase the level of skills and improve career opportunities, but also increase work efficiency, improve security and reduce server maintenance costs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      How to Prepare for VMware Certification: Tips and Tricks<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

      VMware Certification is one of the key steps towards a career in virtualization and cloud computing. <\/span>However, in order to successfully pass the exam, you need to carefully prepare. <\/span>In this article, we’ll look at a few tips and tricks to help you prepare for your VMware certification.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n