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Duration 35 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Open Source Virtualization and Migration from VMware
- The philosophy and foundational principles of open-source virtualization
- A comparative overview of VMware versus open-source alternatives
- Strategic migration planning: assessing VMware workloads for readiness
KVM and libvirt - Foundations and Migration
Getting Started with KVM and libvirt
- Understanding Linux virtualization through KVM
- Installing and configuring KVM and libvirt to support VMware migration
- Networking setup: managing bridges, virtual networks, and Netplan basics
- Practical lab: configuring KVM and libvirt on a Linux VM
Migrating VMware Workloads to KVM
- Tools and methodologies for converting VMware VMs to KVM
- Importing and managing workloads using
virt-managerandvirt-v2v - Validation and testing of the migration process
- Practical lab: executing the migration of VMs from VMware to KVM
Installing and Managing oVirt/OLVM
Deployment and Configuration of oVirt
- Introduction to oVirt and an overview of OLVM (Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager)
- Installing the oVirt Engine and integrating hosts
- Configuring network and storage components within oVirt
- Practical lab: installing oVirt and deploying virtual machines
Core oVirt Administration
- Administering data centers, clusters, and hosts in oVirt
- Creating and tuning virtual networks
- Managing storage and setting up NFS for oVirt
- Practical lab: overseeing VMs, networks, and storage in oVirt
Advanced oVirt/OLVM Management and High Availability
Ensuring High Availability and Backups in oVirt
- Configuring high availability for virtual machines
- Developing backup and disaster recovery strategies
- Tuning performance for oVirt virtual machines
- Practical lab: implementing high availability and backup solutions in oVirt
Advanced Networking in oVirt
- Implementing VLANs, bridges, and complex network configurations
- Refining virtual machine performance in oVirt
- Practical lab: advanced network configuration and performance optimization
Proxmox VE - Installation, Management, and Migration
Setting Up and Configuring Proxmox VE
- An overview of the Proxmox VE architecture
- Installation and initial setup of Proxmox VE
- Process for migrating VMware workloads to Proxmox VE
- Practical lab: installing Proxmox VE and importing VMware VMs
Proxmox Administration and Container Management
- Oversight of virtual machines and LXC containers
- Configuring Proxmox storage and networks
- Establishing backup and disaster recovery protocols in Proxmox
- Practical lab: managing VMs, containers, and storage in Proxmox
Optional Advanced Topics - KubeVirt, OpenStack, and Future Steps
Introduction to KubeVirt for Kubernetes-Based Virtualization
- Understanding KubeVirt architecture and its integration with Kubernetes
- Live demo: deploying and managing VMs in Kubernetes using KubeVirt
Introduction to OpenStack
- An overview of OpenStack components relevant to virtualization
- Live demo: deploying and managing VMs in an OpenStack environment
Best Practices and Resources
- A review of migration best practices and scaling considerations
- Strategies for advanced deployments in production environments
- Recommended resources for continued professional development
Requirements
- Proficiency with Linux command-line fundamentals
- Practical experience with core virtualization concepts
- Solid understanding of networking principles
Target Audience
- System administrators
- Virtualization engineers
- IT professionals seeking to transition from VMware to open-source virtualization solutions
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How trainer deliver knowledge so effectively
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The knowledge and the patience from the trainer to answer to our questions.
