Manage for Performance Modules
Module 1 - Course Introduction
- Introductions and course logistics
- Course objectives
Module 2 - Performance in a Virtualized Environment
- Discuss the vSphere performance troubleshooting methodology
- Discuss software and hardware virtualization techniques and their impact on performance
- Monitor performance using vCenter
Module 3 - CPU Performance
- Discuss the CPU scheduler and other features that have an impact on CPU performance
- Monitor key CPU performance metrics
- Troubleshoot common CPU performance problems
Module 4 - Memory Performance
- Discuss memory reclamation techniques and memory overcommitment
- Monitor key memory performance metrics
- Troubleshoot common memory performance problems
Module 5 - Guidelines for DRS and Resource Controls
- Discuss performance guidelines for DRS clusters, resource pools, and resource allocation settings
Module 6 - Network Performance
- Discuss the performance features of modern network adapters
- Monitor key network performance metrics
- Troubleshoot common network performance problems
Module 7 - Storage Performance
- Discuss how storage protocols, VMware vStorage VMFS configuration, load balancing, and queuing affect performance
- Monitor key storage performance metrics
- Troubleshoot common storage performance problems
Module 8 - Virtual Machine Performance
- Discuss guidelines for configuring a virtual machine for optimal performance
Module 9 - Application Performance
- Discuss tools and guidelines for application performance
Troubleshooting Modules
Module 1 - Course Introduction
- Introductions and course logistics
- Course objectives
Module 2 - ESXi Command-Line Troubleshooting Methods
- Install and use the VMware vSphere Management Assistant
- Learn common vSphere command-line interface commands and syntax
- Configure ESXi technical support mode and Secure Shell (SSH) access
Module 3 - ESX, ESXi, and vCenter Server Log Files
- View ESX, ESXi, and vCenter Server log files
- Configure a centralized ESX/ESXi log host
Module 4 - Network Troubleshooting
- Identify and configure vNetwork components
- Configure and use a network traffic packet capture utility
Module 5 - Management Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot vSphere management components
Module 6 - Storage Troubleshooting
- View, configure, and diagnose storage-access problems Configure iSCSI authentication and digests
Module 7 - vMotion Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot vMotion and Storage vMotion errors
Module 8 - VMware Infrastructure Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot DRS cluster errors with shares, pools, and limits
- Troubleshoot VMware HA cluster errors with slot calculations, admission control, and host monitoring
- Review virtual machine power-on requirements
- Troubleshoot virtual machine power-on failures