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Duration 35 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Open-Source Virtualization and VMware Migration
- Understanding the philosophy and core principles of open-source virtualization
- Comparing VMware with open-source alternatives
- Strategic migration planning: assessing VMware workloads for transition
KVM and libvirt - Foundations and Migration
KVM and libvirt Overview
- Exploring virtualization in Linux through KVM
- Setting up KVM and libvirt specifically for VMware migration
- Networking setup: covers bridges, virtual networks, and Netplan basics
- Practical Lab: Configuring KVM and libvirt on a Linux VM
Transferring VMware Workloads to KVM
- Tools and methods for converting VMware VMs to KVM format
- Importing and managing VMware workloads using
virt-managerandvirt-v2v - Validating and testing the migration process
- Practical Lab: Executing the migration of VMs from VMware to KVM
oVirt/OLVM Deployment and Administration
Setting Up oVirt
- Introduction to oVirt and an overview of OLVM (Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager)
- Installing the oVirt Engine and integrating hosts
- Configuring networks and storage within oVirt
- Practical Lab: Installing oVirt and provisioning virtual machines
Core oVirt Administration
- Administering Data Centers, Clusters, and Hosts in oVirt
- Designing and configuring virtual networks
- Handling storage management and setting up NFS for oVirt
- Practical Lab: Administering VMs, networks, and storage resources in oVirt
Advanced oVirt/OLVM Management and High Availability
High Availability and Backup in oVirt
- Establishing High Availability for virtual machines
- Developing backup and disaster recovery strategies
- Tuning performance for oVirt virtual machines
- Practical Lab: Configuring High Availability and backup solutions in oVirt
Advanced Networking in oVirt
- Implementing VLANs, bridges, and complex network configurations
- Optimizing virtual machine performance within oVirt
- Practical Lab: Advanced network configuration and performance tuning
Proxmox VE - Deployment, Administration, and Migration
Proxmox VE Setup and Configuration
- Understanding the architecture of Proxmox VE
- Installing Proxmox VE and completing initial setup
- Migrating VMware workloads to Proxmox VE
- Practical Lab: Deploying Proxmox VE and importing VMware VMs
Proxmox Administration and Container Oversight
- Managing virtual machines and LXC containers
- Configuring Proxmox storage and networks
- Implementing backups and disaster recovery in Proxmox
- Practical Lab: Administering VMs, containers, and storage in Proxmox
Advanced Optional Topics - KubeVirt, OpenStack, and Beyond
Introduction to KubeVirt for Kubernetes Virtualization
- Exploring KubeVirt architecture and its integration with Kubernetes
- Live Demo: Deploying and managing VMs within Kubernetes using KubeVirt
Introduction to OpenStack
- Overview of OpenStack components dedicated to virtualization
- Live Demo: Deploying and managing VMs in an OpenStack environment
Best Practices and Learning Resources
- Reviewing migration best practices and scaling strategies
- Planning for advanced deployments in production settings
- Curated resources for continuous professional development
Requirements
- Familiarity with Linux command-line fundamentals
- Practical experience with core virtualization concepts
- Foundational knowledge of networking
Target Audience
- System administrators
- Virtualization engineers
- IT specialists seeking to transition from VMware to open-source virtualization solutions
Testimonials (4)
basic understanding of container/kubernetes and how they interact features of the openshift plattform
Eric Scholze - NOW IT GmbH
Course - Introduction to Containers, Kubernetes & OpenShift
About the microservices and how to maintenance kubernetes
Yufri Isnaini Rochmat Maulana - Bank Indonesia
Course - Advanced Platform Engineering: Scaling with Microservices and Kubernetes
How trainer deliver knowledge so effectively
Vu Thoai Le - Reply Polska sp. z o. o.
Course - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - exam preparation
The knowledge and the patience from the trainer to answer to our questions.
