Course Details
In this course, you will learn how to configure and use the vRealize Automation platform, including self-service provisioning and the creation of multivendor cloud services. This class also helps you understand and achieve the benefits of automation as a component of the software-defined data center (SDDC).
Prior to obtaining the VCP6-CMA, candidates must attend an authorized VMware training course. This course satisfies the training requirement.
Certification:
VMware Certified Professional 6 – Cloud Management & Automation (VCP6-CMA)
Course Prerequisites
- VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.x] or equivalent knowledge
Course Agenda
1. Course Introduction
- Introductions and course logistics
- Course outline
- Course goals
- Course objectives
2. Architecture and Components
- Identify the components of a vRealize Automation deployment that is used to manage a multivendor hybrid cloud
- Identify the component design options for vRealize Automation
- Explain the concepts of vRealize Automation administration and self-service provisioning
- Identify how vRealize Automation integrates with other VMware products
- Explain the concept of multitenancy
- Identify the abstraction layers of the vRealize Automation cloud
- Identify the administrator roles used by vRealize Automation
3. Installation
- Explain the vRealize Automation installation prerequisites
- Identify the vRealize Automation appliances and component installers
- Define the vRealize Automation installation procedure
4. Configuring IaaS
- Define relationships between vRealize Automation entities
- Identify and configure vRealize Automation endpoints
- Identity how vRealize Automation discovers compute resources
- Define vRealize Automation roles
- Identify fabric groups, business groups, and reservations
- Create tenants
- Create and manage reservations for compute resources
5. Blueprints and Catalog Services
- Create and manage single-machine and multimachine blueprints
- Manage service catalog items with entitlements and approval policies
6. Provisioning Services
- Provision new machines and services
- Manage self-provisioned machines
- Create approval policies
- Identify approval policy levels and approval phases
- Use custom properties
- Use build profiles
- Use the property dictionary
7. Extensibility
- Identify extensibility and customization options
- Use vRealize Orchestrator
- Configure plug-ins for external integration
- Use the Advanced Service Designer
- Create custom forms and services
8. Monitoring and Reclamation
- Identify and verify inactive and abandoned resources
- Manage machine leases
- Manage machine reclamation
9. Operational Management
- Configure vRealize Business
- Report financial data for a cloud infrastructure
- Troubleshoot common vRealize Business problems
10. Managing Applications
- Define the role of vRealize Application Services
- Identify vRealize Application Services infrastructure components and requirements
- Deploy and manage vRealize Application Services
- Configure application provisioning
- Create, manage, and update applications
- Manage catalog services