Course Details
Course Outline
1 - Course Introduction
Introductions and course logisticsCourse objectives
2 - vRealize Automation Overview and Architecture
Explain the role of vRealize AutomationDescribe where vRealize Automation fits in the VMware product stackIdentify the components of a vRealize Automation simple deploymentIdentify the components of a vRealize Automation enterprise deploymentIdentify the component design options for vRealize AutomationExplain the concepts of vRealize Automation administration and self-service provisioning
3 - Authentication, Fabric, and Tenants
Identify the authentication methods availableDescribe identity managementIdentify the appropriate roles for various tasksDefine relationships between vRealize Automation entitiesIdentify and configure vRealize Automation endpointsIdentify how vRealize Automation discovers compute resourcesDefine the vRealize Automation rolesIdentify fabric groups, business groups, and reservationsCreate tenantsCreate and manage reservations for compute resources
4 - Converged Blueprints and Catalog
Create and manage machine blueprints, custom service blueprints, and application blueprintsManage service catalog items with entitlements and approval policiesCreate approval policiesIdentify approval policy levels and approval phases
5 - Consuming Catalog Services
Provision new machines and servicesDeploying applicationsUpdating applicationsManage deploymentsManage self-provisioned machinesUse custom propertiesUse build profilesUse the property dictionary
6 - Integrating VMware NSX
Integrate vRealize Automation with VMware NSXUse VMware NSX elements in blueprints
7 - Application Authoring
Author an application blueprintDeploy an application from the service catalog
8 - Monitoring & Reclamation
Identify and verify inactive and abandoned resourcesManage machine leasesManage machine reclamation
9 - vRealize Automation Extensibility
Identify extensibility and customization optionsConfigure plug-ins for external integrationIntegrate vRealize Automation and VMware vRealize® Business™Use vRealize Orchestrator
10 - vRealize Automation Installation
Installation prerequisitesInstallation procedureClusteringUpgrades and migrationsMigration tool
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Who is it For?
Target Audience
Experienced system administrators and system integrators responsible for designing and implementing VMware Horizon® solutions.
Other Prerequisites
knowledge and administration experience with VMware ESX®/VMware ESXi™ and VMware vCenter Server™, as well as experience with working at the command line.