CST 262 - Data Center Virtualization II

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

Optimizes and scales a virtual data center infrastructure using advanced features and controls.

Prerequisite(s): CST 162
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Manage Network Scalability
1. Manage distributed switches
2. Migrate virtual machines from standard switches to distributed switches
Manage Storage Scalability
1. Explain storage APIs for array integration and storage awareness
2. Explain storage awareness
3. Assign virtual machine storage policies
4. Use virtual volumes
Manage Host Scalability
1. Use content libraries
2. Use virtual volumes
Manage vCenter Server Performance
1. Configure high availability
2. Understand what factors influence a Virtualized Environment
Optimize Resources
1. Explain the CPU scheduler operation
2. Explain ballooning
3. Explain memory compression
4. Describe factors that affect storage performance
5. Explain the performance features of network adapters
6. Explain the performance features of virtual networking
7. Monitor key performance metrics
Manage Security
1. Configure host access
2. Configure authorization
3. Secure virtual machines
Utilize Technology Effectively
1. Solve a problem or accomplish a task using technology.