VCP-DCV for vSphere 8.x Cert Guide

This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook does not provide access to the practice test software that accompanies the print book.   Learn, prepare, and practice for VCP-DCV for vSphere 8.x Professional exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.   VCP-DCV for vSphere 8.x Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification helps you prepare to succeed on the VCP-DCV for vSphere 8.x Professional exam by directly addressing the exam's objectives as stated by VMware®. Leading instructors and experts John Davis and Steve Baca share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. This complete study package includes Complete coverage of the exam objectives and a test-preparation routine designed to help you pass the exams Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.   This study guide helps you master all the topics on the VMware vSphere 8.x Professional exam, including: Describing vSphere architecture, requirements, and features Implementing, configuring, and managing vSphere storage Configuring secured access and networking in a vSphere environment Monitoring, managing, and optimizing the services and resources in a vSphere environment Provisioning, migrating, and supporting virtual machines in a vSphere environment

Table of Contents:
Introduction xxvi Part I: vSphere Architecture, Integration, and Requirements Chapter 1 vSphere Overview, Components, and Requirements 3 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 3 Foundation Topics 6 vSphere Components and Editions 6 vCenter Server Topology 10 Infrastructure Requirements 13 Other Requirements 23 VMware Cloud vs. VMware Virtualization 26 Exam Preparation Tasks 28 Review All the Key Topics 28 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 28 Define Key Terms 28 Answer Review Questions 29 Chapter 2 Storage Infrastructure 31 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 31 Foundation Topics 34 Storage Models and Datastore Types 34 vSAN Concepts 47 vSphere Storage Integration 69 Storage Multipathing and Failover 75 Storage Policies 80 Storage DRS (SDRS) 83 Exam Preparation Tasks 87 Review All Key Topics 87 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 87 Define Key Terms 87 Review Questions 88 Chapter 3 Network Infrastructure 91 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 91 Foundation Topics 94 Networking Terms and Concepts 94 vSphere Standard Switch (vSS) 98 vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) 104 vDS Settings and Features 112 Other vSphere Networking Features 120 Exam Preparation Tasks 127 Review All Key Topics 127 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 127 Define Key Terms 127 Review Questions 128 Chapter 4 Clusters and High Availability 131 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 131 Foundation Topics 134 Cluster Concepts and Overview 134 Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) 139 vSphere High Availability (HA) 148 Other Resource Management and Availability Features 156 Exam Preparation Tasks 162 Review All Key Topics 162 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 162 Define Key Terms 162 Review Questions 163 Chapter 5 vCenter Server Features and Virtual Machines 167 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 167 Foundation Topics 171 vCenter Server and vSphere 171 Virtual Machine File Structure 178 Virtual Machine Snapshots 180 Virtual Machine Settings 185 Virtual Machine Migration 190 Virtual Machine Cloning 199 Exam Preparation Tasks 202 Review All Key Topics 202 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 202 Define Key Terms 202 Review Questions 203 Chapter 6 VMware Product Integration 205 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 205 Foundation Topics 208 vSphere Add-ons 208 Aria Suite 216 Desktop and Application Virtualization 222 Replication and Disaster Recovery 224 Private, Public, and Hybrid Clouds 227 Networking and Security 232 Exam Preparation Tasks 234 Review All Key Topics 234 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 234 Define Key Terms 234 Review Questions 235 Chapter 7 vSphere Security 237 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 237 Foundation Topics 240 vSphere Certificates 240 vSphere Permissions 246 ESXi and vCenter Server Security 257 vSphere Network Security 266 Virtual Machine Security 269 Available Add-on Security 279 Exam Preparation Tasks 282 Review All the Key Topics 282 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 282 Define Key Terms 283 Review Questions 283 Part II: vSphere Installation/Configuration Chapter 8 vSphere Installation 287 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 287 Foundation Topics 290 Installing ESXi Hosts 290 Deploying vCenter Server Components 301 Configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) 309 Initial vSphere Configuration 318 Exam Preparation Tasks 327 Review All the Key Topics 327 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 327 Define Key Terms 327 Review Questions 328 Chapter 9 Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks 331 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 331 Foundation Topics 334 vSphere Standard Switches (vSS) 334 vSphere Distributed Switches (vDS) 338 VMkernel Networking 342 Managing Host Networking with vDS 354 Exam Preparation Tasks 361 Review All the Key Topics 361 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 361 Define Key Terms 361 Review Questions 362 Part III: vSphere Management and Optimization Chapter 10 Managing and Monitoring Clusters and Resources 365 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 365 Foundation Topics 368 Creating and Configuring a vSphere Cluster 368 Creating and Configuring a vSphere DRS Cluster 372 Creating and Configuring a vSphere HA Cluster 374 Monitoring and Managing vSphere Resources 377 vCenter Server Management 399 Events, Alarms, and Automated Actions 400 Logging in vSphere 405 Exam Preparation Tasks 412 Review All the Key Topics 412 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 412 Define Key Terms 412 Review Questions 413 Chapter 11 Managing Storage 415 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 415 Foundation Topics 418 Configuring and Managing vSAN 418 Managing Datastores 441 Storage DRS and SIOC 449 iSCSI, iSER, NVMe, and PMem 454 Multipathing, Storage Policies, and vVols 459 Exam Preparation Tasks 468 Review All the Key Topics 468 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 468 Define Key Terms 468 Review Questions 469 Chapter 12 Managing vSphere Security 471 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 471 Foundation Topics 474 Configuring and Managing Authentication and Authorization 474 Configuring and Managing vSphere Certificates 479 General ESXi Security Recommendations 483 Configuring and Managing ESXi Security 494 Additional Security Management 503 Exam Preparation Tasks 510 Review All the Key Topics 510 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 510 Define Key Terms 510 Review Questions 511 Chapter 13 Managing vSphere and vCenter Server 515 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 515 Foundation Topics 518 vCenter Server Backup 518 Upgrading to vSphere 8.0 523 Using vSphere Lifecycle Manager 532 Managing ESXi Hosts 547 Exam Preparation Tasks 569 Review All the Key Topics 569 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 569 Define Key Terms 570 Review Questions 570 Chapter 14 Managing Virtual Machines 573 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 573 Foundation Topics 576 Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines 576 Advanced Virtual Machine Management 598 Content Libraries 604 Exam Preparation Tasks 610 Review All the Key Topics 610 Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 610 Define Key Terms 610 Review Questions 611 Chapter 15 Final Preparation 613 Getting Ready 613 Taking the Exam 614 Appendix A Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Review Questions 617 Glossary 637   Online Elements: Appendix B Memory Tables Appendix C Memory Table Answers Appendix D Study Planner   9780138169886, TOC, 10/11/2023

About the Author :
John A. Davis, now an independent contractor and senior integration architect at MEJEER, LLC, became a VMware Certified Instructor (VCI) and VMware Certified Professional (VCP) in 2004. Since then, all of his work has focused on Vmwarebased technologies. He has experience in teaching official VMware curriculum in five countries and delivering VMware professional services throughout the United States. Recently, his work has involved designing and implementing solutions for hybrid clouds, cloud automation, disaster recovery, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). He has authored several white papers and co-authored VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x Cert Guide, VCP6-DCV Cert Guide, and VCAP5-DCA Cert Guide (VMware Press). He holds several advanced certifications, including VCAP-DCV 2021, VCP-NV 202, and VCP-DTM 2020. He has been a vExpert since 2014. He is the author of the vLoreBlog.com and can be found on Twitter @johnnyadavis.   Steve Baca, VCAP, VCI, VCP, and NCDA, has been in the computer industry for more than 20 years. Originally a computer programmer and a system administrator working on Unix and Windows systems, he migrated over to technical training and wrote a course for Sun Microsystems. After teaching various courses for Sun, he eventually transitioned to VMware about 10 years ago, to do technical training. Currently he is a badged employee for VMware and lives in Omaha, Nebraska. He thoroughly enjoys teaching and writing and believes that the constant evolution of the computer industry requires continuously learning to stay ahead. Steve can be found on Twitter @scbaca1.