This 5-day virtual instructor-led course provides in-depth training on deploying, managing, and operating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Designed for IT professionals, the program equips participants with the knowledge to automate SDDC deployments, configure NSX networking, manage workload domains, apply vSAN storage policies, integrate with Aria Suite products, and leverage Private AI Foundation powered by NVIDIA.
It is recommended that attendees have completed the following or possess equivalent experience:
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage
VMware vSAN: Install, Configure, Manage
System Architects
IT Infrastructure Engineers
Virtualization Administrators
Data Center Operators
VMware Professionals
By completing this course, you will be able to:
Architect and plan a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment
Understand the design and purpose of each VCF component
Execute Day‑0 deployment with SDDC Manager
Configure NSX networking including Edge nodes and Tier-0/1 gateways
Deploy and scale workload domains based on ESXi clusters
Apply vSAN-based storage policies for high availability
Manage system certificates and perform lifecycle operations
Deploy and manage VMware Aria Suite products
Utilize Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA for ML/AI workloads
Troubleshoot workflows and analyze system logs
Introduction & Course Goals
Orientation, expectations, and setup.
Architecture & Licensing
Component overview, licensing tiers, and infrastructure overview.
Day‑0 Planning & Design
Hardware validation, workbook design, SDDC auto-deployment.
Post-Deployment Setup
Onboarding wizard, credential configuration, password policies.
NSX Network Infrastructure
Logical networks, routing, virtual IPs, Edge designs, multi-NIC architecture.
Workload Domain Operations
Multi-cluster scenarios, SSO domains, network pools, domain expansion.
vSAN Storage Solutions
Storage sizing, deduplication, compression, scaling best practices.
Availability & Business Continuity
Native vSphere HA, backup/restore, stretched cluster deployment.
Security & Certificate Management
CA integrations, CSR generation, certificate issuance.
Lifecycle & Upgrade Management
vSphere Lifecycle Manager, bundle download, firmware patching.
VMware Aria Suite Integration
Installation, configuration, and operational workflows.
Private AI Foundation (NVIDIA)
Architecture and real-world ML/AI use cases in VCF environments.
Troubleshooting Techniques
SoS toolkit, token-based log tracking, service status analysis.
Join our public courses in our Sweden facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.