Learn to manage network on VMware vSphere 6.7

In today's modern IT environment, effective management of virtual networks is crucial for ensuring performance, security, and availability of IT infrastructures.

Through this course, you will acquire foundational and advanced knowledge of virtual network management under VMware vSphere 6.7. You will learn to configure and optimize distributed virtual switches, effectively monitor and manage network traffic, and use log collection and analysis tools to continuously improve the performance and security of your virtual infrastructure.

1. Introduction to Virtual Network

Discover how to create new virtual networks and configure network protocol profiles. You will learn to define essential settings for an effective virtual network, such as configuring IP addresses and managing network interfaces. This will provide you with the necessary foundation for a solid virtual network infrastructure.

2. Distributed Virtual Switches (vDS)

Learn to configure and manage distributed virtual switches (vDS), which are crucial for centralized management of virtual networks. You will discover how to create distributed virtual switches, export their configuration, and configure LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) links to improve network availability and reliability. These skills will help you optimize the performance and security of your virtual network infrastructure.

3. Traffic Monitoring and Management

Explore methods for limiting bandwidth, monitoring traffic via NetFlow, and using LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for network discovery and monitoring. You will learn to set up monitoring mechanisms to detect anomalies and optimize traffic flow, ensuring effective and proactive management of your virtual network.

4. Optimization and Analysis

Enhance your skills by adding VMkernel interfaces, enabling jumbo frame support to improve network performance, and using log collection and analysis tools like SexiLog and VMware Aria Operations for Logs. You will also learn how to generate graphs with SexiGraf to visualize network data and make informed decisions for continuous optimization of your virtual network infrastructure.