VCP Data Center Virtualization 2024 (2V0-21.23) EXAM

Course Overview

• Course Title: VCP Data Center Virtualization 2024 (2V0-21.23) EXAM
• Instructor: Yassine Chffori
• Target Audience:
  • System Administrators and Engineers responsible for vSphere day‑to‑day operations
  • Consultants and Solution Architects designing enterprise virtualization solutions
  • IT professionals seeking the VCP‑DCV 2024 certification
• Prerequisites:
  • 6–12 months of hands‑on experience with vSphere 7.x or 8.x
  • Familiarity with server administration (Windows/Linux) and networking fundamentals
  • Completion of VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V8] (recommended)

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • vSphere Architecture & Deployment
  • Cluster Services & Storage
  • Networking & Performance
  • Lifecycle Management
  • Security & Encryption
  • Troubleshooting & Repair
  • Administration & Operations
  • Migration Strategies
  • Exam Preparation Workshops
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Install and configure VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter Server Appliance
  • Build and manage vSphere clusters with DRS, HA, vSAN, and vCLS
  • Design and implement advanced networking (VDS, NIOC, DPU offload) and storage (datastore clusters, vVOLs, SIOC)
  • Optimize performance using resource pools, shares/reservations, performance charts, and Skyline proactive management
  • Plan and execute vSphere Lifecycle Manager updates for ESXi OS, drivers, firmware, and virtual machines
  • Deploy and convert encrypted VMs, configure vMotion encryption, and integrate with a Key Management Server
  • Troubleshoot and repair using host and vCenter log analysis, support bundle generation, and host profile remediation
  • Create and manage roles, permissions, alarms, content libraries, and automated DRS rules
  • Perform VM migrations (vMotion, Storage vMotion, cold, cross‑vCenter) under varied constraints
  • Apply exam‑style case studies and performance‑based lab scenarios to solidify understanding

Course Format

• Duration:
  • 6 practice tests
  • Access on mobile
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources: N/A