VMware vSphere 4: Troubleshooting (VSTS)

Module 1: Course Introduction

Module 2: ESXi Command-Line Troubleshooting Methods

• Install and use vMA
• Learn common VMware vSphere Command-Line Interface commands and syntax
• Configure ESXi technical support mode and 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 sniffer

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 HA Cluster Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot errors with slot calculations, admission control, and host monitoring

Module 9: DRS Cluster Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot errors with shares, pools, and limits

Module 10: Virtual Machine Troubleshooting

• Review power-on requirements
• Troubleshoot virtual machine power-on failures

Module 11: Graduation Lab

• Complete a final multihour, multiproblem troubleshooting exercise

Exams This course is considered as fulfilling the Course requirement for the VCP 4 exam