Virtualization

Virtualization is a technology that allows multiple virtual instances of operating systems, servers, storage devices, or networks to run on a single physical machine. It improves resource utilization, reduces costs, and enhances flexibility in IT infrastructure.

Overview

Types of Virtualization Server Virtualization Divides a physical server into multiple virtual servers (VMs). Examples: VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, Xen. Desktop Virtualization Hosts user desktops on a central server, allowing remote access. Examples: VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Storage Virtualization Combines multiple storage devices into a single virtual storage pool. Examples: RAID, SAN, NAS. Network Virtualization Creates virtual networks independent of physical hardware. Examples: SDN (Software-Defined Networking), VLANs. Application Virtualization Runs applications in isolated environments without installing them locally. Examples: Docker, Microsoft App-V. Cloud Virtualization Uses virtualization to deliver cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Examples: AWS EC2, Azure Virtual Machines, Google Compute Engine.

Courses

    Virtualization is a technology that creates virtual representations of hardware, software, and network resources, enabling multiple operating systems or applications to run concurrently on a single physical machine. It essentially provides a layer of abstraction between the physical hardware and the software running on it, allowing for more efficient resource utilization and flexible IT infrastructure

    Network virtualization is a method of abstracting physical network resources and functions into software-based virtual networks, allowing multiple virtual networks to share the same underlying physical infrastructure. This enables dynamic configuration and management of network resources, offering increased flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. Essentially, it decouples network functions from physical hardware, providing software-defined control over network services.

    the "VMware Data Center Virtualization: Core Technical Skills" course provides a comprehensive introduction to VMware vSphere, equipping learners with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage and operate a virtualized data center.

    Start your virtual cloud network journey built on best-in-class technology such as VMware NSX. Gain the fundamentals skills to connect and secure your apps and data across private, public, and edge/branch clouds with a scale-out approach that’s independent of underlying physical infrastructure.

    Overview: This five-day course features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere 8, which includes VMware ESXi™ 8 and VMware vCenter® 8. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size. This course is the foundation for most VMware technologies in the software-defined data center

    Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops administration involves managing the infrastructure, applications, and user access within a Citrix virtualized environment. This includes tasks like deploying and managing virtual machines, publishing applications, configuring policies, and ensuring security and user experience

    Learn how to create a new Citrix DaaS deployment and how to migrate to Citrix DaaS from an on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site. In this course you will learn how to create a new Citrix DaaS deployment and how to migrate to Citrix DaaS from an on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site. Get hands-on as the course guides you through the architecture, communications, management, installation, and configuration of Citrix DaaS on Citrix Cloud and resource locations that the host apps and desktops for your users. This course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills, to not only understand, manage, and deliver successfully, but also to make well-informed planning decisions along the way.

    Course description: Create and manage virtual machines on OpenShift using the Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization operatorManaging Virtual Machines with OpenShift Virtualization teaches the essential skills required to create and manage virtual machines (VM) on OpenShift using the Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization operator. This course does not require previous knowledge of containers and Kubernetes.

    The Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager 4.4: Administration course covers how you can deploy Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, a proprietary, server virtualization management platform, to configure, monitor, and manage Oracle Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machines (KVM), with enterprise-grade performance and support from Oracle

    This course provides comprehensive training on Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization platform and Windows Server virtualization technologies. Here's what you can expect to learn:

    SolarWinds Virtualization Manager (VMAN) is a course designed to help users effectively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their virtual environments, including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV. The course covers topics such as virtualization monitoring, performance management, capacity planning, and resource optimization. It also provides training on using the Virtualization Manager's features, such as alerting, recommendations, and reporting, to manage and troubleshoot virtual infrastructure