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Training Camp’s 5-day VMware vSphere Fast Track V8.0 boot camp covers both installation and operations for vSphere 8, combining Install, Configure, Manage with Optimize and Scale. VCP-DCV exam prep included.

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Master VMware vSphere V8.0 with Fast Track

Fast-track your virtualization career with intensive VMware vSphere V8.0 training. Learn to install, configure, and manage VMware infrastructure with hands-on labs covering networking, storage, and resource management.

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REF: vSphere Fast Track 6
Curriculum aligned to the latest Exam Outline.
Format Live, Instructor-Led
Duration 5

The vSphere Fast Track is Intense. We Know How to Teach It.

This intensive 5-day boot camp combines the vSphere 8 Install, Configure, Manage and Operate, Scale and Secure content into one week and maps it to the VCP-DCV exam objectives. Our expert instructors guide you through the material with hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios. By Friday, you’ll be ready to run vSphere 8 in production and to prepare for the VCP-DCV exam.

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VCP-DCV Exam Prep Included.

The week ends with a VCP-DCV objectives review and a full-length practice exam. The VCP-DCV exam itself is purchased and scheduled separately through Pearson VUE.

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Take your exam on-site within 7 days of class.

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180 days of unlimited 1-on-1 coaching after class.

Hands-On All Week.

Every concept ties to a lab in a live vSphere 8 environment, from ESXi installation and vCenter deployment through clusters, lifecycle management and performance monitoring.

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Master VMware vSphere concepts faster. The intensive, time-efficient Fast Track program is designed to deliver maximum results in the least classroom time.

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Learn better with less stress. The VMware Fast Track format keeps you focused on what matters for vSphere 8, without wasting time.

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Fast Track V8.0 combines the ICM and OSS curricula into one 5-day boot camp without cutting content. Days 3 and 4 target performance optimization.

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Reach VCP-DCV by the most efficient path. The vSphere Fast Track boot camp covers foundational and advanced vSphere 8 topics for experienced IT professionals.

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    COURSE STRUCTURE

    Official VMware vSphere Fast Track
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    A structured path designed for working professionals.
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    MODULE_ID: PREP

    Live Training QS: ~5
    BEFORE CLASS
    Critical Path

    Before Class

    You’ll also get a detailed roadmap and access to expert instructors for pre-class questions.
    L.prep.1
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: VMWARE-VSFT8-01

    Live Training QS: ~5
    DAY 1
    Critical Path

    vSphere Overview, ESXi Installation and vCenter Management

    Virtualization Concepts and the Software-Defined Data Center
    L.01.1
    vSphere 8 Components: ESXi, vCenter, vSphere Client and APIs
    L.01.2
    How vSphere Interacts With CPU, Memory, Network, Storage and GPU
    L.01.3
    ESXi 8 Installation Requirements and Boot Options
    L.01.4
    Lab: Install an ESXi Host and Configure the DCUI
    L.01.5
    ESXi User Accounts, Lockdown Mode and Host Client
    L.01.6
    vSphere Client Navigation and Inventory Views
    L.01.7
    ESXi to vCenter Communication and the vpxa Agent
    L.01.8
    Lab: Deploy the vCenter Server Appliance
    L.01.9
    vCenter Settings, License Keys and Single Sign-On Configuration
    L.01.10
    Lab: Create Data Centers, Folders and Add Hosts to Inventory
    L.01.11
    vCenter Roles, Privileges and Permission Inheritance Rules
    L.01.12
    Viewing vSphere Tasks, Events and Logs
    L.01.13
    Lab: Create a vCenter File-Based Backup Schedule
    L.01.14
    vCenter High Availability Architecture and Failover
    L.01.15
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: VMWARE-VSFT8-02

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 2
    Critical Path

    vSphere Networking and Storage

    Standard Switch Components, Port Groups and VMkernel Adapters
    L.02.1
    Lab: Configure and View Standard Switch Settings
    L.02.2
    Distributed Switch Architecture, Uplink Port Groups and Versions
    L.02.3
    Lab: Create a Distributed Switch and Migrate Hosts
    L.02.4
    Standard Versus Distributed Switch Feature Comparison
    L.02.5
    Networking Policies: Security, Traffic Shaping and Teaming
    L.02.6
    VLAN Tagging Modes and Load Balancing Options
    L.02.7
    vSphere Storage Technologies and Datastore Types
    L.02.8
    Fibre Channel Components, Zoning and WWN Addressing
    L.02.9
    iSCSI Components, IQN Addressing and Initiators
    L.02.10
    Lab: Configure Software iSCSI Storage on ESXi
    L.02.11
    Lab: Create, Expand and Manage VMFS Datastores
    L.02.12
    Configuring and Managing NFS 3 and NFS 4.1 Datastores
    L.02.13
    vSphere Support for NVMe over Fabrics and iSER
    L.02.14
    Multipathing and Path Selection Policies
    L.02.15
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: VMWARE-VSFT8-03

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 3
    Critical Path

    Deploying, Managing and Migrating Virtual Machines

    VM Files, Virtual Hardware Versions and Device Components
    L.03.1
    Lab: Create and Provision a Virtual Machine
    L.03.2
    VMware Tools Installation and Importance
    L.03.3
    Dynamically Increasing VM CPU, Memory and Disk Resources
    L.03.4
    Lab: Create Templates, Clone VMs and Build Customization Specifications
    L.03.5
    Local, Published and Subscribed Content Libraries
    L.03.6
    Lab: Deploy VMs and Manage Template Versions From a Content Library
    L.03.7
    VM Migration Types Within and Across vCenter Instances
    L.03.8
    Lab: Migrate VMs With vSphere vMotion
    L.03.9
    Enhanced vMotion Compatibility and CPU Baselines
    L.03.10
    Lab: Migrate VM Storage With Storage vMotion
    L.03.11
    Taking, Consolidating and Deleting Snapshots
    L.03.12
    CPU and Memory Shares, Reservations and Limits
    L.03.13
    Configuring a VMware Tools Repository
    L.03.14
    VM Backup and Restore Solutions Overview
    L.03.15
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: VMWARE-VSFT8-04

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY 4
    Critical Path

    vSphere Clusters and Lifecycle Management

    Lab: Enable Cluster Services With Cluster Quickstart
    L.04.1
    DRS Placement Logic, Automation Levels and Migration Thresholds
    L.04.2
    DRS Settings Use Cases, Affinity Rules and Monitoring
    L.04.3
    vSphere HA Responses to Host, Network and Datastore Failures
    L.04.4
    HA Network Redundancy Options and Admission Control
    L.04.5
    Lab: Configure a DRS and HA Cluster and Test Failover
    L.04.6
    vSphere Fault Tolerance Use Cases and Requirements
    L.04.7
    vSphere Cluster Services (vCLS) VMs and Disruptive Operations
    L.04.8
    vCenter Interoperability Reports and Update Planner
    L.04.9
    vSphere Lifecycle Manager Features and Image Components
    L.04.10
    ESXi Images, Image Depots and Vendor Add-Ons
    L.04.11
    Lab: Enable vSphere Lifecycle Manager on a Cluster
    L.04.12
    Lab: Validate Host Compliance and Remediate Against a Cluster Image
    L.04.13
    vSphere Lifecycle Manager Automatic Image Recommendations
    L.04.14
    Upgrading VMware Tools and VM Hardware With Lifecycle Manager
    L.04.15
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: VMWARE-VSFT8-05

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY 5
    Critical Path

    Network, Storage and ESXi Operations, Monitoring and Exam

    Lab: Manage Distributed Switch Features at Scale
    L.05.1
    vSphere Network I/O Control Shares and Reservations
    L.05.2
    vSphere Distributed Services Engine and DPU Offload Use Cases
    L.05.3
    vSAN Architecture, Requirements and OSA Versus ESA
    L.05.4
    Storage Policy-Based Management and VM Storage Policies
    L.05.5
    vSphere Virtual Volumes Architecture Components
    L.05.6
    Lab: Configure Storage I/O Control on a Datastore
    L.05.7
    Host Profiles and Configuration Profiles for ESXi Compliance
    L.05.8
    Key Factors Affecting Virtual Machine Performance
    L.05.9
    Factors Influencing vCenter Performance and Sizing
    L.05.10
    Lab: Monitor Resource Use With Performance Charts and esxtop
    L.05.11
    Lab: Create Custom Alarms in vCenter
    L.05.12
    VCF Operations Dashboards and Proactive Health Insights
    L.05.13
    VCP-DCV Exam Objectives Review and Weak-Area Drills
    L.05.14
    Full-Length Practice Exam and Review
    L.05.15
    VCP-DCV Exam 2V0-21.23 Scheduling and Next Steps
    L.05.16
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: POST

    Live Training QS: ~8
    AFTER CLASS
    Critical Path

    After Class

    Progress Buffer 80% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00
    COURSE PROGRESS Day 0 of 5
    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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    Here's how we answer them.

    This accelerated 5-day program delivers comprehensive instruction in VMware vSphere v8.0 through an immersive blend of technical lectures and practical lab work. Participants dive deep into virtualization fundamentals before progressing to advanced concepts like automation, storage optimization, and network architecture. Perfect for IT professionals seeking rapid skill development in enterprise-grade virtualization technology.

    The curriculum spans the full spectrum of vSphere v8.0 capabilities: deploying and configuring virtual machines, managing vCenter Server infrastructure, designing virtual networks with distributed switches, implementing storage solutions, allocating and monitoring system resources, establishing high availability and fault tolerance, orchestrating vSphere clusters with DRS, architecting backup and recovery systems, enforcing security protocols, scripting with PowerCLI, and diagnosing performance bottlenecks.

    This program targets system administrators overseeing virtualized infrastructure, IT engineers implementing VMware solutions, technical staff upgrading their data center expertise, and professionals responsible for maintaining enterprise vSphere deployments. Those with system administration background and fundamental virtualization knowledge will gain maximum benefit from the accelerated curriculum.

    This condensed format packs extensive vSphere v8 content into five intensive days, featuring longer lab sessions and more complex scenarios than traditional courses. The emphasis shifts toward practical mastery rather than theoretical overview, with students spending significantly more time building, configuring, and troubleshooting actual virtual environments under expert guidance.

    Lab work encompasses the full lifecycle of virtual infrastructure management. You’ll build vCenter deployments from scratch, provision and optimize virtual machines, architect distributed network topologies, configure advanced storage systems, deploy high availability clusters, resolve common performance issues, automate administrative tasks through scripting, and harden security across your virtual datacenter.

    Our Enterprise Solutions Team develops tailored education programs for corporate clients, government facilities, and large-scale deployments. We’ll modify content for your operational requirements, accommodate your scheduling constraints, and deliver instruction at your facilities globally or through our Learning Management System featuring detailed analytics on team progress and skill acquisition. Reach out for enterprise pricing details.

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