VMware vSphere 5 - Part 2: vCenter Server Appliance Deployments and Upgrades New Horizons Lebanon
Price: TBA
  • Duration: 2 Hours

Course details

A vCenter Server Appliance, or VCSA is a Linux-based appliance that can be downloaded and installed on an ESXi host that will allow the move away from traditional Windows-based installs. This course provides an overview of the vCenter Server Appliance including the deployment options available. Configuration of the vCenter Server Appliance is also covered. This course provides an overview of factors you need to consider when upgrading to the vSphere 5 from earlier versions. It also explains upgrade options, details the upgrade process, reviews changes from vSphere 4 to vSphere 5, and covers upgrade requirements. It also covers the prep work required for a vCenter Server upgrade and the upgrade processes for vCenter Server, VCSA, and Update Manager. This course can be used in preparation for the VCP5 exam. However, it is not sponsored or authorized by VMware so does not fully satisfy the training requirements to achieve the certification.

  • identify characteristics of VCSA
  • describe how to configure the console VCSA for initial setup information and text based configuration
  • identify actions to take to configure the VCSA via the web browser
  • match example tasks with VCSA web interface options that would be used to accomplish these
  • identify considerations when upgrading to vSphere 5
  • describe what you need to do before a vCenter Server upgrade
  • sequence steps to upgrade a vCenter Server
  • recognize steps to upgrade a vCenter Appliance
  • sequence the steps to upgrade Update Manager
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About New Horizons Lebanon

As changes in technology have accelerated, it’s become even more essential for people to master technology to be productive, invaluable employees who optimize, program and invent solutions—and even grow companies of their own. With over 300 centers in 60 countries, New Horizons is the world’s largest independent IT and Business training company. Over the past 35 years, New Horizons has delivered a full range of IT and business skills/Management training through innovative learning methods that have transformed businesses and helped over 35 million students reach their goals. New Horizons Lebanon branch was established in 1996.

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