Hardware-Networking
VMware Site Recovery Manager and Disaster Recovery
This practical course helps professionals master VMware SRM, disaster recovery planning, replication, recovery plans, testing, failover, and failback. The program connects key concepts, real use cases, risks, tools, and operational decisions so participants can apply the learning in their work environment. It can be tailored to the organization’s sector, internal systems, participant maturity, and performance objectives.
Objectives
- Understand the concepts, challenges, and use cases related to VMware SRM, disaster recovery planning, replication, recovery plans, testing, failover, and failback.
- Identify the data, systems, processes, and stakeholders required for effective implementation.
- Assess risks, limitations, governance requirements, and practical control points.
- Use methods, tools, and templates to structure analysis and decision-making.
- Translate learning into action plans, recommendations, and measurable improvement opportunities.
- Adapt the approach to the operating context, team maturity, and business objectives.
Target audience
- Network, systems, and infrastructure administrators
- Support technicians and IT engineers
- Data center, endpoint, and operations teams
- Professionals preparing for networking certifications
- IT managers responsible for availability and resilience
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
01Disaster Recovery Requirements, RTO, and RPO4 topics
- Foundation for Disaster Recovery Requirements, RTO, and RPO: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Terminology and decisions in Disaster Recovery Requirements, RTO, and RPO: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Inputs required for Disaster Recovery Requirements, RTO, and RPO: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Typical mistakes around Disaster Recovery Requirements, RTO, and RPO: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
02SRM Architecture, Protected Sites, and Recovery Sites4 topics
- Current-state mapping for SRM Architecture, Protected Sites, and Recovery Sites: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Examples and scenarios involving SRM Architecture, Protected Sites, and Recovery Sites: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Diagnostic questions about SRM Architecture, Protected Sites, and Recovery Sites: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Evidence produced through SRM Architecture, Protected Sites, and Recovery Sites: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
03Replication, Protection Groups, and Recovery Plans4 topics
- Design considerations for Replication, Protection Groups, and Recovery Plans: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Roles and responsibilities in Replication, Protection Groups, and Recovery Plans: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Exceptions and constraints affecting Replication, Protection Groups, and Recovery Plans: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Quality checks for Replication, Protection Groups, and Recovery Plans: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
04Network Mapping, Storage Mapping, and Dependencies4 topics
- Operating model for Network Mapping, Storage Mapping, and Dependencies: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Tools and workflow steps in Network Mapping, Storage Mapping, and Dependencies: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Handoffs and approvals around Network Mapping, Storage Mapping, and Dependencies: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Escalation points in Network Mapping, Storage Mapping, and Dependencies: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
05Testing, Planned Migration, Failover, and Failback4 topics
- Performance measures for Testing, Planned Migration, Failover, and Failback: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Review routines after Testing, Planned Migration, Failover, and Failback: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Improvement actions for Testing, Planned Migration, Failover, and Failback: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Sustaining discipline around Testing, Planned Migration, Failover, and Failback: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
06DR Runbooks, Roles, Communications, and Governance4 topics
- Advanced scenarios in DR Runbooks, Roles, Communications, and Governance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Failure patterns seen in DR Runbooks, Roles, Communications, and Governance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Coordination challenges during DR Runbooks, Roles, Communications, and Governance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Recovery actions for DR Runbooks, Roles, Communications, and Governance: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
07Monitoring, Audit Evidence, and Improvement Reviews4 topics
- Governance requirements for Monitoring, Audit Evidence, and Improvement Reviews: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Data quality checks in Monitoring, Audit Evidence, and Improvement Reviews: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Risk controls related to Monitoring, Audit Evidence, and Improvement Reviews: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Value measures for Monitoring, Audit Evidence, and Improvement Reviews: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
08DR Tabletop Exercise and Recovery Roadmap4 topics
- Implementation planning for DR Tabletop Exercise and Recovery Roadmap: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Readiness questions before DR Tabletop Exercise and Recovery Roadmap: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Pilot design for DR Tabletop Exercise and Recovery Roadmap: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Lessons learned after DR Tabletop Exercise and Recovery Roadmap: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Materials provided
- ○ Slides used during the sessions
- ○ Group activities and practical exercises
- ○ Worksheets, checklists, and templates
- ○ Case studies relevant to the course
- ○ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- ○ Post-course support for technical queries and guidance
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 designs technical and professional programs around the client’s operating reality. The course can be adapted to sector requirements, internal systems, team capability, practical use cases, and the level of depth required by the audience.
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