VMW-CP2 - VMware Capacity Planner 2.5

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Understand the general concepts of server consolidation analysis and the typical challenges involved
• Use Capacity Planner to simplify the assessment process and provide decision support data to create a consolidation plan
• Use Capacity Planner to model consolidation scenarios ? scenarios tailored to the individual needs of specific customers
• Conduct customer interviews designed to elicit information relevant to consolidation projects and TCO/ROI analysis

Class Size

Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 12 students

Target Audience

IT consultants or systems engineers offering server consolidation services to their clients using VMware products.

Prerequisites

Windows and/or Unix/Linux system administration experience, including network-interface configuration, file permissions and familiarity with performance-tuning basics on x86-architecture.

Course Outline

• Module 1: Introducing VMware Capacity Planner
  • Introduction to the course
  • Introduction to the tool
• Module 2: Before the Engagement
  • Ensuring success through logistical planning
  • Scoping out the engagement
• Module 3: During the On-site
  • Installing and configuring Capacity Planner Data Manager
  • Configuring notifications
  • Conducting customer interviews
• Module 4: During the Data Collection Period
  • Monitoring data collection levels
  • Creating server groups
  • Defining hardware templates
  • Creating consolidation scenarios
• Module 5: Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting logistical issues
  • Troubleshooting Capacity Planner Data Manager
  • Troubleshooting Capacity Planner Dashboard
• Module 6: Creating Customer Deliverables
  • Classifying servers
  • Calculating TCO/ROI
  • Available report formats
• Module 7: Follow-On Opportunities
  • Virtualization opportunities
  • Other opportunities