VMW-CP2 - VMware Capacity Planner 2.5

VMW-CP2 - VMware Capacity Planner 2.5

Horizon Systems is proud to present this course in conjunction with our VMWare Authorized Training Center (VATC), Arrow Electronics.

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

Price:

$1,495.00

 


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