vSphere 4: Troubleshooting VST
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In London and Wokingham
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Use the VMware vSphere Client and service console commands to configure or diagnose and rectify problems on ESX. Use the vSphere Client and the VMware vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) appliance to configure or diagnose and rectify problems on ESX and ESXi hosts. Use ESXi technical support mode to diagnose and rectify problems on ESXi. Create and use a network sniffer to capture and display virtual. Suitable for: System administrators, systems engineers, and help desk personnel who need the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform advanced troubleshooting of their vSphere deployments
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About this course
This is an advanced course. Required prerequisites are:
Completion of the following three courses:
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
VMware vSphere: Manage Availability
VMware vSphere: Manage Scalability
Completion of VMware vSphere: Fast Track.
Equivalent knowledge and administration experience with ESX/ESXi and vCenter Server
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Module 2: ESXi Command-Line Troubleshooting Methods
· Install and use the vMA
· Learn common vSphere Command-Line Interface commands and syntax
· Configure ESXi technical support mode and SSH access
Module 3: ESX, ESXi, and vCenter Server Log Files
· View ESX, ESXi, and vCenter Server log files
· Configure a centralized ESX/ESXi log host
Module 4: Network Troubleshooting
· Identify and configure vNetwork components
· Configure and use a network traffic sniffer
Module 5: Management Troubleshooting
· Troubleshoot vSphere management components
Module 6: Storage Troubleshooting
· View, configure, and diagnose storage access problems
· Configure iSCSI authentication and digests
Module 7: vMotion Troubleshooting
· Troubleshoot VMotion and Storage VMotion errors
Module 8: VMware Infrastructure Troubleshooting
· Troubleshoot DRS Cluster errors with shares, pools, and limits
· Troubleshoot HA Cluster errors with slot calculations, admission control, and host monitoring
· Review virtual machine power on requirements
· Troubleshoot virtual machine power on failures
Module 9: vSphere 4 DRS Cluster Troubleshooting
· Complete a final multihour, multiproblem troubleshooting exercise
vSphere 4: Troubleshooting VST