Course Overview:
The Nutanix AHV course provides comprehensive training on leveraging Nutanix AHV for virtualization needs. It covers the installation and configuration of AHV, VM management, storage and networking, and advanced features such as high availability and disaster recovery.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Nutanix AHV
- Overview of Nutanix and its hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI)
- Introduction to Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV) and its architecture
- Benefits and use cases of AHV
- Installing Nutanix AHV
- Preparing the environment for AHV installation
- Installing Nutanix AHV on nodes
- Initial setup and configuration using the Nutanix Prism interface
- Managing Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Creating and configuring VMs in Nutanix AHV
- Installing guest operating systems and configuring VM resources (CPU, memory, storage)
- Managing VM lifecycle (start, stop, pause, and restart)
- Networking in Nutanix AHV
- Configuring virtual networks and VLANs
- Managing network interfaces for VMs and AHV hosts
- Implementing network security and troubleshooting network issues
- Storage Management
- Understanding and configuring Nutanix storage options (e.g., storage pools, volumes)
- Managing virtual disks and storage policies
- Implementing storage features like snapshots and data replication
- High Availability and Clustering
- Setting up and managing high availability (HA) for VMs and AHV hosts
- Configuring and managing Nutanix clusters
- Monitoring and managing cluster resources for performance and availability
- Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Implementing backup strategies for VMs and data
- Configuring and managing disaster recovery solutions within Nutanix
- Performing backup and restore operations using Nutanix tools
- Security and Compliance
- Securing Nutanix AHV installations and environments
- Configuring user roles, permissions, and access controls
- Implementing security best practices and compliance measures
- Performance Optimization
- Monitoring and analyzing system performance
- Optimizing VM and host performance
- Using Nutanix Prism tools for performance tuning and resource management
- Advanced Features and Automation
- Using Nutanix Prism Central for centralized management
- Automating tasks using Nutanix APIs and CLI
- Implementing advanced configurations like VM migration and resource scheduling
- Troubleshooting and Support
- Common issues and troubleshooting techniques for AHV
- Using diagnostic tools and logs for problem resolution
- Accessing Nutanix support resources and community forums
- Final Assessment and Certification
- Review of course content and key concepts
- Practical assessment or project involving Nutanix AHV management
- Certification options and obtaining credentials