VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x (Exam 2V0-21.20) Official Cert Guide (VMware Press Certification)

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Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Part I: vSphere Architecture, Integration, and Requirements
	Chapter 1. vSphere Overview, Components, and Requirements
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		vSphere Components and Editions
		vCenter Server Topology
		Infrastructure Requirements
		Other Requirements
		VMware Cloud vs. VMware Virtualization
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Answer Review Questions
	Chapter 2. Storage Infrastructure
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Storage Models and Datastore Types
		vSAN Concepts
		vSphere Storage Integration
		Storage Multipathing and Failover
		Storage Policies
		Storage DRS (SDRS)
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 3. Network Infrastructure
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Networking Terms and Concepts
		vSphere Standard Switch (vSS)
		Distributed Virtual Switch (vDS)
		vDS Settings and Features
		Other vSphere Networking Features
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 4. Clusters and High Availability
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Cluster Concepts and Overview
		Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)
		vSphere High Availability (HA)
		Other Resource Management and Availability Features
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 5. vCenter Server Features and Virtual Machines
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		vCenter Server and vSphere
		Virtual Machine File Structure
		Virtual Machine Snapshots
		Virtual Machine Settings
		Virtual Machine Migration
		Virtual Machine Cloning
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 6. VMware Product Integration
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		vSphere Add-ons
		vRealize Suite
		Desktop and Application Virtualization
		Replication and Disaster Recovery
		Private, Public, and Hybrid Clouds
		Networking and Security
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 7. vSphere Security
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		vSphere Certificates
		vSphere Permissions
		ESXi and vCenter Server Security
		vSphere Network Security
		Virtual Machine Security
		Available Add-on Security
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
Part II: vSphere Installation/Configuration
	Chapter 8. vSphere Installation
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Installing ESXi Hosts
		Deploying vCenter Server Components
		Configuring Single Sign-On (SSO)
		Initial vSphere Configuration
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 9. Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		vSphere Standard Switches (vSS)
		vSphere Distributed Switches (vDS)
		VMkernel Networking
		Configuring and Managing Networking Features
		Managing Host Networking with vDS
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
Part III: vSphere Management and Optimization
	Chapter 10. Managing and Monitoring Clusters and Resources
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Creating and Configuring a vSphere Cluster
		Creating and Configuring a vSphere DRS Cluster
		Creating and Configuring a vSphere HA Cluster
		Monitoring and Managing vSphere Resources
		Events, Alarms, and Automated Actions
		Logging in vSphere
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 11. Managing Storage
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Configuring and Managing vSAN
		Managing Datastores
		Storage DRS and SIOC
		NVMe and PMem
		Multipathing, Storage Policies, and vVols
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 12. Managing vSphere Security
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Configuring and Managing Authentication and Authorization
		Configuring and Managing vSphere Certificates
		General ESXi Security Recommendations
		Configuring and Managing ESXi Security
		Additional Security Management
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 13. Managing vSphere and vCenter Server
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		vCenter Server Backup
		Upgrading to vSphere 7.0
		Using vSphere Lifecycle Manager
		Managing ESXi Hosts
		Monitoring and Managing vCenter Server
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 14. Managing Virtual Machines
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines
		Managing Virtual Machines
		Advanced Virtual Machine Management
		Content Libraries
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 15. Final Preparation
		Getting Ready
		Taking the Exam
	Appendix A: Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Review Questions
	Index
	Appendix B: Memory Tables
	Appendix C: Memory Table Answer Key
	Appendix D: Study Planner
	Glossary
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