Cloud Computing
VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Deployment and Administration
This in-depth course develops directly applicable capability in VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Deployment and Administration. It connects VCF 9 Architecture and Readiness, Bring-Up and Workload Domains, and Lifecycle and Configuration Operations to the decisions, controls, and activities participants need to perform in their workplace.
Overview
Practical learning for workplace transfer.
This in-depth course develops directly applicable capability in VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Deployment and Administration. It connects VCF 9 Architecture and Readiness, Bring-Up and Workload Domains, and Lifecycle and Configuration Operations to the decisions, controls, and activities participants need to perform in their workplace. The five-module curriculum progresses toward VCF Administration Workshop, using evidence, scenarios, and work products appropriate to the subject.
Objectives
- Analyze vcf 9 architecture and readiness, including management and workload domains, vsphere foundation, vsan, nsx, and vcf operations.
- Configure or structure bring-up and workload domains, including vcf installer workflow and validation.
- Evaluate lifecycle and configuration operations, including sddc manager inventory, bundles, compatibility, prechecks, and updates.
- Manage networking, storage, and workload services, including nsx segments, gateways, edge clusters, and connectivity.
- Apply vcf administration workshop, including review a deployment workbook and identify readiness gaps.
Target audience
- Professionals responsible for this subject area
- Managers, supervisors, and team leaders
- Analysts, specialists, engineers, or coordinators working with the relevant processes
- Project, implementation, assurance, or improvement team members
- Professionals preparing for broader responsibilities in this field
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Program outline
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
Module 1: VCF 9 Architecture and Readiness
Management and workload domains, vSphere Foundation, vSAN, NSX, and VCF Operations
Management network, DNS, NTP, certificates, identities, and hardware prerequisites
Capacity, bill of materials, and deployment parameter planning
Module 2: Bring-Up and Workload Domains
VCF Installer workflow and validation
Commissioning hosts and creating VI workload domains
Cluster expansion, host decommissioning, and domain isolation
Module 3: Lifecycle and Configuration Operations
SDDC Manager inventory, bundles, compatibility, prechecks, and updates
Configuration drift, password rotation, and certificate replacement
Backup, restore, support bundles, and failed-task handling
Module 4: Networking, Storage, and Workload Services
NSX segments, gateways, edge clusters, and connectivity
vSAN storage policies, health, capacity, and fault domains
vSphere Kubernetes Service enablement and namespace governance
Module 5: VCF Administration Workshop
Review a deployment workbook and identify readiness gaps
Plan a workload-domain deployment and lifecycle window
Troubleshoot a failed precheck and document recovery steps
Materials provided
- ○ Course-specific presentation slides
- ○ Guided exercises, scenarios, or configured-environment activities appropriate to the subject
- ○ Course-specific worksheets, checklists, or calculation templates
- ○ Applied workplace case materials
- ○ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- ○ Post-course support for implementation questions
Training Options
Programs can be delivered in-house, online, or in a blended format depending on your team's schedule, location, and learning objectives. When an external certificate or exam is included, certification rules and fees remain under the relevant awarding body's policies, while 4D provides the training and preparation support.
Why choose 4D
4D Training & Consultancy adapts the program to the client’s operating environment. Delivery combines structured explanation with subject-specific analysis, exercises, and implementation decisions so participants can transfer the learning to real responsibilities without implying vendor authorization.
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