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In the rapidly evolving world of IT infrastructure and cloud computing, organisations are constantly looking for ways to transform and modernise their data centres. One of the leading solutions increasingly emerging in this regard is VMware Cloud Foundation. This powerful platform provides an integrated and automated infrastructure that enables companies to operate more efficiently, save costs and be more agile. In this article, we dive deeper into VMware Cloud Foundation and discuss training options to build the expertise needed.
VMware Cloud Foundation in a nutshell
VMware Cloud Foundation is an integrated software platform that combines compute, storage, networking and management to provide a unified, automated and scalable infrastructure. The platform is designed to simplify the deployment and management of modern data centres and cloud environments.
Some key features and benefits of VMware Cloud Foundation include:
- Integrated Stack: The platform includes VMware vSphere for virtualisation, VMware vSAN for storage, VMware NSX for networking, and VMware SDDC Manager for management. This ensures seamless integration of these components.
- Automation: VMware Cloud Foundation automates many of the day-to-day tasks around infrastructure management, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
- Scalability: The platform is scalable and can be easily adapted to the needs of the organisation, whether it is a small business or a large enterprise.
- Hybrid Cloud Ready: VMware Cloud Foundation is built with hybrid cloud capabilities in mind, allowing organisations to move seamlessly between on-premises and cloud environments.
- Security and Compliance: The platform provides advanced security features and helps organisations comply with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA.
VMware recently released a new version of VMware Cloud Foundation: 5.0.
This version includes scalability and security upgrades and simplified deployment.
Training for VMware Cloud Foundation
To take full advantage of VMware Cloud Foundation and implement and manage it effectively, it is crucial to get the right training. With the following training courses, you will create an excellent knowledge base regarding VMware Cloud Foundation:
This five-day course prepares you to manage a vSphere infrastructure for an organisation of any size. The course provides the foundation for most VMware technologies in the software-defined data centre. Among other things, you will learn to install, configure and manage a vSphere 8 environment, including VMware ESXi 8 and VMware vCenter 8.
- VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage v8 - "Coming soon"
This five-day, fast-paced VMware NSX course provides comprehensive training for installing, configuring and managing a VMware NSX® environment. This course covers key features and functionality offered in the NSX 4.0.0.1 and NSX 4.0.1 releases, including general infrastructure, logical switching, logical routing, network and security services, firewalls and advanced threat prevention, and more.
During this four-day course, you will gain the knowledge, skills and tools to plan and deploy a VMware vSAN™ cluster. You will learn how to manage and operate vSAN. Administrator tasks include vSAN node management, cluster maintenance, security operations, troubleshooting and advanced vSAN cluster operations.
- VMware Cloud Foundation: Deploy, Configure, Manage v5.0 - "Coming soon"
This five-day course equips you with the knowledge, skills and capabilities to become proficient with VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0. In this course, you will learn how to deploy VMware Cloud Foundation and perform the tasks required for initial configuration and post-deployment operation.
Conclusion
VMware Cloud Foundation is a powerful platform that helps organizations modernize and transform their IT infrastructure. By integrating compute, storage, networking and management, it provides a solid foundation for hybrid cloud environments. Taking the right training and gaining VMware certifications can help organizations and IT professionals reap the full benefits of VMware Cloud Foundation while increasing their expertise and credibility in virtualization and cloud technology.
If you would like more information or advice on which training best suits your needs and requirements, we invite you to contact your account manager at Global Knowledge or by sending an email to contact@skillsoft.com