Easily Create a vSphere 6.7 VCP Lab with VMware Workstation
In this course you will learn how to easily create a vSphere HomeLab using VMware Workstation and AutoLab tools.
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This course will walk you through the process of creating a vSphere 6.7 lab on your home computer step-by-step. You'll learn how to use VMware Workstation 15, and will create multiple virtual machines.
When you are done you will have a completely functional vSphere 6.7 lab environment, complete with a router, domain controller, virtual NAS device, and multiple ESXi hosts. You will also have vCenter deployed, and will be able to launch the vSphere Client and manage your environment.
The course is about an hour in length, but if you are following along at home the process to completely build your Home Lab should take about two-three hours.
What you’ll learn
- Create a vSphere 6.7 home lab on a computer using VMware Workstation 15.
- Use the AutoLab tool to create a complete test environment complete with domain controller, a virtual router, and a virtual storage device.
- Deploy ESXi hosts and vCenter, using either the vCenter Server Appliance, or Windows vCenter
Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
- You need a computer and VMware Workstation 15 installation media.
- You will need to obtain license keys for VMware Workstation and vSphere. I will show you how to get evaluation licenses.
Who this course is for:
- This course is meant for anyone who wants to get hands on experience with vSphere 6.7 without investing in expensive hardware.
- Anyone preparing for the VMware Certified Professional (VCP), vSphere Foundations, or VMware Certified Associate (VCA) exams will benefit from building this home lab.
Your Instructor
I am the owner of TrainerTests, and an official certified trainer for VMware and AWS.
I have delivered thousands of hours of official live training to my students, and I love teaching people new skills.
I am the founder of TrainerTests, which provides video training unlike any other company. I believe in using high quality illustrations and animations to simply complex concepts. in my courses you will get the technical depth that you need, with a focus on making sure that you completely understand the underlying concepts.
I have over 200,000 students across a variety of platforms, with multiple top-rated and best selling courses.
Course Curriculum
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StartHardware Requirements (2:05)
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StartInstall VMware Workstation 15 (2:04)
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StartObtain Required Scripts and Documentation from AutoLab (2:45)
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StartDownload VMware vSphere 6.7 Evaluation (8:16)
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StartDownload VMware vSphere 6.7 from EvalExperience (3:07)
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StartDownload Microsoft Software (1:40)
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StartConfigure VMware Workstation 15 (6:20)
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StartManaging Memory in VMware Workstation 15 (2:19)
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StartTaking Snapshots of Lab VMs (3:40)
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StartAdd VMs to VMware Workstation 15 Inventory (5:01)
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StartConfgure the Router and Network Attached Storage (NAS) (8:44)
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StartImport SQL Studio (4:10)
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StartDomain Controller Pre-checks (2:05)
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StartWindows Server 2016 Domain Controller Installation (8:30)
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StartESXi Host Unattended Installation (6:13)
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StartWindows vCenter Unattended Installation (10:44)
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StartRemove Windows vCenter (1:39)
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StartDeploy vCenter Server Appliance 6.7 (16:50)
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StartManually Create a Virtual ESXi Host (4:26)
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StartInteractive Upgrade of ESXi 6.5 to 6.7 (5:11)