Administering VMware vSphere: Setup and Configuration

This course guides you through the core foundations of deploying and managing VMware vSphere 8.x infrastructure—ideal for aspiring VMware administrators and data center professionals. Start by learning how to install and configure ESXi hosts, exploring the architecture, prerequisites, and hands-on setup using DCUI and VMware Host Client. You’ll then deploy the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) and configure it for centralized management. In the next module, you’ll set up vCenter inventory structures, manage licensing, and apply role-based access control. You’ll also learn how to monitor events and interpret system logs to maintain operational visibility. The course concludes with deep-dives into vSphere networking and storage. You’ll configure Standard and Distributed Switches, understand networking policies, and set up VMFS/NFS datastores using Fibre Channel and iSCSI technologies. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Install and configure ESXi hosts with DCUI and VMware Host Client - Deploy and manage vCenter Server Appliance and inventory objects - Set up role-based permissions and interpret vCenter logs and events - Configure virtual networking and storage across vSphere environments This course is ideal for system administrators, NOC engineers, and IT support professionals beginning their journey in virtualized infrastructure management. Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Broadcom or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of Broadcom. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only

• Install and configure ESXi hosts, access them via DCUI, and manage settings using VMware Host Client in real-time infrastructure environments
• Deploy vCenter Server Appliance and organize inventory objects like datacenters, clusters, and folders with role-based access controls
• Configure vSphere networking with Standard and Distributed Switches, apply policies, and understand use cases for scalable infrastructure setups
• Set up and manage VMFS and NFS datastores, configure iSCSI addressing, and understand fibre channel architecture for efficient storage provisioning

• No deep prior experience is required, but basic computer and internet skills are helpful
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities