Virtualization enables today's computers to run multiple operating systems and applications, making your infrastructure simpler and more efficient. Applications get deployed faster, performance and availability increase and operations become automated, resulting in IT that's easier to implement and less costly to own and manage. This module explores the role of Virtualisation in IT and how it is seen as an enabler of Cloud Computing. The student will learn how to create an efficient and expandable virtualised environment by installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting a virtualised infrastructure. The student will configure the following devices - routers, switches and servers for storage capabilities. Indicative technologies may include the VMware vCloud Suite - vSphere, vCloud Director, EXSi, vMotion, and vCentre Server.
Virtualisation Overview
Introduction to virtualisation concepts, systems before and after virtualisation has been configured. Overview of hosted architecture vs. Bare-Metal (hypervisor) architecture. Understanding the hardware/software separation. Understanding the virtual infrastructure - storage, networking, and servers.
Virtualisation Core Systems
Role of the hypervisor, virtual switching, management and storage environments.Introduction to the products and the services the products provide.
Monitoring and Management
High availability, redundancy, disaster recovery, scalability and scheduling. Meeting the products that provide elasticity, efficiency, availability, and discuss management challenges.
Access and Security
Access control, security of the hypervisor kernel, isolation of VMs in a multi-tennanted environment.
Components of the VMware Cloud
Discuss the features of the VMware Cloud Suite, and provide an overview of the challenges that the vCloud Suite is intended to resolve.
Case Study
Installation and weekly configuration and management of a target environment e.g. VMware vSphere.
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|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |
| Formal Examination | 50 |