VMware Server Training Package +
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VMware Server Training

Learn VMware Server as You Watch a Step-by-Step Installation of VMware Workstation & Server - from Start to Finish!

"We recently setup a 2nd server and needed a refresh on the partitioning and install procedure – the VMware Server training course helped us review by walking us through the process..."
- Quinn Fowers, IT Manager, FMC Technologies


By David Davis
VCP, CCIE #9369, CWNA, MCSE, CISSP, SCSA, Linux+


Virtualization is currently saving companies around the world millions of dollars. Companies of all sizes and types are benefiting from the hundreds of uses Virtual Systems.

You don't need a server farm to benefit from the features of VMware Server and VMware Workstation. This exciting new course breaks down the intricacies of VMware and makes it easy for you to learn and benefit from such an amazing tool.

Whether you are just interested in VMware or are studying for your VCP and need an additional learning tool, this course is for you.

"Am I Qualified To Take This VMware Server Course?"

YES! This course is excellent for anyone with a true desire to learn about desktop and server virtualization. No previous experience is required but it would be beneficial to have Windows Server administration experience.

Discover what virtualization is, the many ways to utilize it, and exactly what it can do for your career and/or your business!

Find out how to select the right hardware needed for virtualization, RAM, CPU, Disk Storage, etc.

Bonus Topic: Get comfortable with different VMware Workstation features including: convert hardware wizard, importing options, management interface, and graphical user interface navigation

Find out how to configure and manage VMware Server using VMware Management Interface and VMware Server Console

Become familiar with Virtual Hard Disks, their uses, as well as their different types and modes

Understand what Virtual Machine Snapshots are and how to use them

Learn how to clone and migrate virtual machines: V2V and P2V

Determine how to optimize the hard disk, perform memory and CPU adjustments, and complete virtual machine configuration changes

Get familiar with VMware scripting

Discover how to create virtual machines, change BIOS settings, add or remove virtual hardware, and much more... scroll below to view full course outline...

Learn VMware Player, VMware Server and
VMware Workstation on Windows & Linux!


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VMware Server Course Outline

Note from David Davis, video author:

A common question I get about this VMware Server & Workstation training course is which version of VMware Server is covered. This course covers VMware Server 1.x, not the recently released 2.x. While there is a ton of valuable virtualization knowledge packed into this course, if you are trying to mirror the tasks in this course in VMware Server 2.x, the interface will look different. Still, the tasks that you would perform are the same and the course comes with a 90 day money back guarantee so if you receive the course and, if after watching it, you aren't satisfied, the course can be returned and you can receive your money back.

I also encourage you to consider my Train Signal VMware ESX Server training course. ESXi is now a free product from VMware and is a much better performing virtualization hypervisor than VMware Server. My ESX Server training course will teach you how to download, install, and administer VMware's ESX, ESXi, and the entire Virtual Center Suite.

Video 1
Introduction to Virtualization & VMware

This video will give you the foundation you need to understand what virtualization is, how it can help you, products that you can use, and how you can license virtualization software.

* What is Virtualization?
* Uses for Virtualization
* Virtualization Products that are available
* Comparing VMware Server vs. VMware Workstation
* Comparing MS Virtual Server vs. VMware Server 1.x
* What is the future of Virtualization?
* How is VMware Server supported & Licensed?
* Windows OS Licensing of Virtual Servers
* Virtual Machine Specifications
* What is VMTN?

Video 2
Planning for Deployment

In order to be successful at your virtualization implementation, you will need to plan the deployment properly by selecting the right hardware and right servers to be virtualized.

* Selecting the right hardware: RAM, CPU, Networking, Disk
* Steps to select the right hardware for virtualization
* What should or shouldn’t be virtualized?
* How do I consolidate servers?

Video 3
VMware Server Overview 

Learn how the powerful and free VMware Server can consolidate your server infrastructure, learn its features, requirements, and which version to use.

* Introduction to VMware Server: Product Description, Use Cases, Features
* System Requirements
* What changed since GSX Server?
* Which platform do I choose - Windows or Linux?

Video 4
Installation of VMware Server in Windows

In this video, you will see, step by step, how to install VMware Server for Windows. This builds the foundation of all that is to come.

* Prerequisites for Installation in Windows
* How to Install VMware Server in Windows

Video 5
Installation of VMware Server in Linux

Alternatively, if you want to use VMware Server for Linux, you can see how it is installed, step by step, in this informative video.

* Prerequisites for Installation in Linux
* How to Install VMware Server in Linux

Video 6
Configuring and Managing VMware Server

Master the core configuration and management of VMware Server!

* VMware Management Options
* Using the VMware Server Console:
   - Tabbed main window
   - Toolbar menu
   - Inventory panel status bar
   - Behavior of Remote Control console
   - Hot Keys
   - Configuring Server Settings
   - Security, Download Console
    - Utilization and resource availability
* Using the VMware Management User Interface (MUI)

Video 7
Creating Virtual Machines 

To use VMware Server, you will first need to create a new virtual machine. In this video, see how to install new virtual guest machines and find out how to download already built appliances to get up and running in minutes!

* How to create a new virtual machine
* Changing BIOS settings
* Installing with either physical media or ISO images
* Installing a guest operating system
* Adding or removing virtual hardware
* What is an "appliance”?
* Creating VMX files with EasyVMX
* Creating a VM and running it in VMware Player
* Downloading Virtual Machines: VMTN Virtual Appliance Marketplace, Browser Appliance, Firewall Appliance, Spam & Mail Filter Appliance

Video 8
Installing and Configuring VMware Tools 

Because VMware Tools are critical to the performance and usability of VMware Guest operating systems, you will learn how to install them, both in Windows and Linux.

* About VMware Tools
* Installing VMware Tools in Windows
* Installing VMware Tools in Linux
* Configuring VMware Tools

Video 9
Virtual Hard Disks

Not only are your servers virtualized but so are your hard drives. In this video, find out how to master VMware Server Storage!

* What are they?
* Advantages of a virtual hard disk
* Disk adapter types: IDE, BusLogic SCSI, LSILogic SCSI
* VMware disk types:
   - Virtual pre-allocated or fixed disk
   - Virtual growable or dynamic disk
   - Physical RAW disk
* Virtual disk access modes: Independent mode, Persistent mode, Nonpersistent mode
* Using VMware's Virtual disk manager utility

Video 10
Virtual Machine Snapshots

With Virtualization comes the power of snapshot technology – learn how to use it in VMware Server & Workstation in our Virtual Machine Snapshot video!

* What are they?
* How are snapshots used?
* Example of a simple snapshot in VMware Server
* Example of complex snapshots in VMware Workstation

Video 11
Networking Virtual Machines   

With VMware Server and Workstation comes the concept of virtual networking. After watching this video, you will master the crucial concept of virtual networking.

* Virtual networking overview
* Host-only networking
* Bridged networking
* Network address translation (NAT)
* Internal DHCP server
* Adapter teaming, fault tolerance, and load balancing
* MAC addresses – dynamic versus static

Video 12
Cloning and Migrating of Virtual Machines   

In this video, you will learn how to clone virtual machines and convert physical machines to virtual machines – essential skills for any virtualization administrator. Consolidating physical machines to virtual machines is what virtualization is all about!

* What is VM cloning? Why would you clone a VM?
* Migrating from one Virtualization platform to another (V2V)
* Migrating from a physical machine to a virtual machine (P2V)
* Cloning with VMware Workstation
* Cloning with VMware Server
* Migrating VMs to VMware ESX Server
* VMware Converter
* Other P2V Tools

Video 13
Performance Optimization with Virtual Machines

As you consolidate physical machines into virtual machines, you will need to monitor performance and optimize server resources. Learn how to do it, step by step, in this video.

* Select the right Hardware & Guest OS
* Optimize the hard disk
   - Use the most appropriate virtual disk type
   - Keep disks defragmented
   - Select the best location for disk files
   - Adjust swap space on host
* Memory adjustments - Host & Virtual machine
* CPU adjustments - Host & Virtual machine
* Virtual machine configuration changes
   - Remove unneeded hardware
   - Remove unnecessary services
* Performance Monitoring Tools

Video 14
Backing up Virtual Machines

Being able to back up and restore virtual machines is a crucial skill for every virtualization system admin to learn!

* Backup & Disaster Recovery for Virtual Machines
* Simply file copy of a VM
* Backing up the VM within the Guest OS (file level)
* Backing up the VM within the Host OS (image level)

Video 15
Scripting with VMware

Sooner or later, you will master the graphical interface and want to move to the command line to automate virtual server functions. Find out how in our VMware Server scripting video!

* Command-line Interface
* Programming & Scripting interfaces
* Uses for Scripting with VMware
* Script Examples

Video 16
Troubleshooting with VMware 

While virtualization brings efficiencies, it can also bring new complex problems that are specific to virtualization. Learn how to solve them in our VMware Server troubleshooting video!

* Common VMware Issues
* Vmware Support script
* Vnetsniffer
* Vnetstats

Video 17
Clustering Windows Server with VMware   

Learn how to provide high availability and resiliency with Microsoft Clustering running on VMware Server!

* What is Clustering?
* Why would you use Clustering?
* How can VMware help you perform Clustering with Windows Server?
* How to configure a VMware Server "Cluster in a Box" with Windows Server

Video 18
Overview: VMware Infrastructure & VMware ESX Server    

In this video, you will learn how VMware Infrastructure and VMware ESX Server can help take you to the next level of enterprise virtualization

* What makes up VMware Infrastructure?
* What is VMware ESX Server & how is it different from VMware Server?
* What is Virtual Center Management Server?
* Demonstration of VMware ESX Server and Virtual Center

Video 19
How to Install, Configure, and Deploy Virtual Machines Using ACE

In this video, you will learn to install, configure, and deploy Virtual Machines Using ACE.

* What is VMware ACE and How Can It Help You
* How Does ACE Work?
* Installing VMware ACE
* Configuring & Deploying with VMware ACE

Free VMware Workstation Training

VMware Workstation Course Outline

Video 1
Overview of VMware Workstation

VMware Workstation is the premier desktop virtualization software – learn about its features, specifications, and how it can help you in this overview video.

* Introduction to Workstation: Product Description, Use Cases, Features
* Virtual machine specifications
* Differences between VMware Workstation & Microsoft Virtual PC 2007
* What's new in Workstations version 6

Video 2
Installation of VMware Workstation for Windows

The first step you need to take to use VMware Workstation is to install it. Learn everything you need to know to install VMware Workstation for Windows in this video.

* Installation Prerequisites - hardware & host OS
* Installing VMware Workstation
* Installing VMware Workstation in Linux vs. Windows Installations

Video 3
VMware Workstation Features  

Once you understand VMware Workstation’s features, you can fully take advantage of all that It has to offer.

* Workstation management interface
* Appliance View for Virtual Appliances
* Adding new Hardware to a VM
* Change Version Wizard
* Importing virtual machines
* Configuring and using teams
* Running virtual machines in the background
* VMware Player
* Capturing & Replaying Virtual Machine Activities
* Cloning a Virtual Machine
* Using VNC for VM Management
* Mapping a Virtual Disk to a drive letter

VMware Server Training

"I took both your Microsoft and VMware server courses which were very helpful in understanding virtualization and its capabilities..."
-Ken Grossman, Train Signal Student

Here's What You Get When You Order Today!

19 + 3 Bonus Videos (11 hrs: 31mins: 17secs + 2hrs: 13mins: 59secs - Bonus) will be provided in High-Quality AVI and WMV format. In other words, you get perfect quality and replication of your instructor's screens. An easy-to-use table of contents allows you to navigate to key areas you wish to focus on.

19 + 3 Bonus iPod video files to watch Train Signal on the go!
A popular request amongst our students who wish to study while they commute (i.e., train, plane, bus). These 320x240 .m4v files are compressed versions of the original course, and play on any iPod that supports video. Also great for reviewing and refreshing "on the job."

19 + 3 Bonus MP3 Files to listen to Train Signal on the go. Some of our students have requested this option. People would like to be able to listen in their car or while working out. Can be burnt to a CD or copied to portable device. Great supplemental training to the videos.

Instructor Notes – These PDF documents can be printed out and contain the slides used by the instructor throughout the videos. These allow the user a quick easy reference to notes on the slides and make any additional notes for their own learning process.

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Over 11 Hours of VMware Server & 3 Hours Bonus VMware Workstation Training Videos on 2 Jam Packed DVDs!
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Meet Your Certified VMware Server Instructor, David Davis
(VCP, CCIE #9369, CWNA, MCSE, CISSP, SCSA, Linux+)

David Davis, VCP David Davis has been in the IT industry for 12 years. He currently manages a group of systems / network administrators for a privately owned retail company and authors IT-related material in his spare time.

He has written over fifty articles, eight practice tests, and co-authored one book. David's "real-world" experience combined with his diversity of skills (Windows, Cisco, Unix & Security) gives you a powerful learning resource that can't be matched.

What Our Loyal Students Say

"We recently setup a 2nd server and needed a refresh on the partitioning and install procedure – the training course helped us review by walking us through the process..."

I purchased this to refresh skills taken from a hands on course and to see if there were other things I could learn about the product. I did not purchase the product to complete a certification.  I purchased it to offer a visual review of items we at times need to refresh on.

We recently setup a 2nd server and needed a refresh on the partitioning and install procedure – the training course helped us review this by walking through the process.

We have used it several times for this need and it has been of value and helped with what we expected it to. 

The course has helped me with exactly what I had hoped, I have been able to review items that needed review and refresh my skills.  I need to take more time and complete the entire course to compare the hands on course to the CD based course.  

Thanks,

Quinn Fowers
Manager, Information Technologies
FMC Technologies

"The course helped us better understand the hardware requirements for VMWare ESX server and how to better configure our virtual machines to improve performance..."

I purchased this course to mprove skills for the current job. Currently using VMWare ESX server, but not as proficient with it as we’d like to be.

The course helped us better understand the hardware requirements for VMWare ESX server and how to better configure our virtual machines to improve performance.

I rate the course four (4) our of five (5) stars.
The TrainSignal ESX server course helped in the following ways:

1.) Helped us better evaluate hardware needs for virtual servers and virtual machines

2.) Helped us better configure virtual servers and machines to improve performance

3.) Enabled us to be more effective in planning our ESX environment

4.) Enabled us to be more effective in building and managing virtual machines.

Joshua Putnam Peskay
Director of Information Technology
FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK
121 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10013
www.fcny.org

"Because time was a factor I needed to learn the material in a short period and Train Signal was able to do that..."

AMHC is looking at consolidating and configuring our environment utilizing a virtualization approach. Train Signal is an excellent resource to learn the material the fastest.

Because time was a factor I needed to learn the material in a short period and Train Signal was able to do that. The material is organized in a way that is easy to learn.

I also like the fact that the instructor provides you with additional websites to obtain information about the product. Having the notes is also helpful because I am able to print each chapter and document the important areas that the instructor highlights.

The instructor is right to the point and I like how the examples are real-world scenarios.  Other trainings will elaborate on discussions and will sometimes include material that is not related to the training.

Jason Cyr

"I knew I could rely on Train Signal to provide usable information as I’ve used your other CBT’s to assist with Windows server projects such as File Server and Active Directory..."

I purchased the VMware ESX server course to improve hands on skills in installing the system.  After doing demo work with the ESX system I was left with questions and wanted to see how your TrainSignal instructors set it up and what tips I could gather thru your videos.

I knew I could rely on TrainSignal to provide usable information as I’ve used your other CBT’s to assist with Windows server projects such as File Server and Active Directory .

I wanted information on 3 areas; ESX installation; Virtual Center; and Consolidated Backup.  I studied primarily the Consolidated Backup module, I learned that it is not a GUI program as I had envisioned but rather an agent. 

With your CBT I am learning to understand the concept of the agent and how to install it properly.  I have been able to work on my servers and watch your video simultaneously to step thru the installation process.

I love having the ability to go back to the videos and find the chapter I’m looking for and review the procedures.  Your CBT’s are replacing my reference manuals!

Michael Virnig
IS Director
Mille Lacs County

"I took both your Microsoft
and VMWare server classes which were very helpful in understanding virtualization
and its capabilities..."

I purchased this course to have a quick, to the point course to give me hands on capabilities and clear up the obscurities.

I took both your Microsoft and VMWare server classes which were very helpful in understanding virtualization and its capabilities.

I took the ESX class to understand the scope and limitations of the ESX product and how to size server systems and applications.  ESX is an expensive product and if I want to sell the price tag to the bean counters, I have to show how it will save money, time and still enhance productivity and security.

I would give this course 5 out of 5 stars.  It took me to where I wanted to go technically.

Ken Grossman

"The new feature set in ESX was explained very thoroughly with very few questions left unanswered..."

I purchased this course because I am looking to get certified on the VMware ESX server and to also give me more hands on skills. I have used your courses in the past and they seem to be very well put together.

The course for VMware ESX  has put me closer to my  goal. Has given me some very good experience on the look and feel before I did the implementation.

The new feature set in ESX was explained very thoroughly with very few questions left unanswered.

The instruction was put together very well and show a few tricks that you might not of known about otherwise.

Ron G Knox
Senior Systems Engineer
MCP,MCSA,MCSE 
Ice-O-Matic
www.iceomatic.com

"I would definitely recommend it to people who are trying to learn about ESX (and I have recommended it)..."

I bought the ESX CD’s because my company is using the product and there is not much out there in the book stores or online yet regarding ESX.

I also took the accelerated ESX training course through my company and I do intend to pursue certification but I have not done so yet.

I think the CD’s were well done although there a few differences between the CD content and the VMware courseware.  I cannot give specific details but I remember thinking about it when I ran across them on the CD.  So I would say that the course has helped me meet my goals for what I really got them for which was a general overview of ESX and its capabilities.

I would definitely recommend it to people who are trying to learn about ESX (and I have recommended it)

And as I mentioned, I thought the content was well presented and well done.  To be honest, and it really doesn’t make much difference, I would have liked to see the product installed on a real server instead of on a virtual machine inside another vmware product.

There was not much wasted time at all on the video’s which were broken up well.  All in all, I have been happy with the Train Signal video’s I have bought.  I think I purchased a DNS overview in the past and I might purchase some Cisco courseware in the near future.

William Cronin

"The course has allowed me to implement, manage, and support the product quickly with more with confidence..."

I purchased the course to get familiar with ESX due to implementing at work.

The course provided a quick way for me to get acclimated to ESX server.  It allowed me to learn at my own pace while giving me the ability to review the material additional times when necessary, unlike a class.

I personally find the video format an effective addition to documentation and the lectures, examples, and scenarios assist in the understanding of the material.  This course, like several other Train Signal courses, has help me gain a solid and practical understanding of ESX server.

The course has allowed me to implement, manage, and support the product quickly with more with confidence.

David Reichenecker

"You guys have a unique ability to explain and visually demonstrate these esoteric topics in a way that is easy to understand..."

I just wanted to let you know I have been very impressed with the orders we have placed with you.

Last year we bought the Microsoft Server Complete Library. It is one of the best I have seen.

You guys have a unique ability to explain and visually demonstrate these esoteric topics in a way that is easy to understand.

I have attended many training classes where I was getting good information but because of the way it was taught I had to force myself to pay attention and in some cases just try not to fall asleep.

These videos are just the opposite. If I am not careful I will sit up to late watching them

Well we just received our most recent order. This time we decided to order all of your VMWare Videos. If they are as good as your other work then I know I'm going to be happy.

Thanks for the help and keep up the good work,

Del Bullion
VDI Communications, Inc.

"I've loved trainsignal since the release Windows 2000..."

I have been tasked with taking care of all our IDC servers consolidation with vmware, I received training from vmware but only with ESX 2.5.

Because I was familiar with Train Signal Training Videos, I had to get my hand on the video. I upgraded my servers from 2.5 to 3.0x and the architect was different, so therefore I ran into alot of issues.
 
I need the training to enhance my skills with ESX installation and configuration and the video interaction is very good.
 
The training has helped me more confident in configure the server and hand-ons is a great tool so I don't have to memorize or read alot of documents inorder to do this, it is so easy with the help of watching some one configure and go through the process without actually install as first trial and error.

After watching the video, I can configure and install without any documentation and aware of all the gotcha.
 
Thank you,
 
Tai Nguyen

"The Executives were looking for someone to fill that position and their first choice was my name. I truly owe your training for my fast growth in the company..."

I took this course for improving my hands on skills for the current job. I like to improve them with initiation on my own rather than wait on company sponsored trainings.

I know this will help me in getting better jobs in future.  Education never goes waste in my opinion and any money spent on education should be treated as an investment and not an expense.

It sure did help me as I implemented a few things I learnt through your course in my company. It got instant recognition in my company and got more challenging work and with a short time it so happened that the manager moved on to a different job and left that post vacant.

The Executives were looking for someone to fill that position and their first choice was my name.  I truly owe your training for my fast growth in the company.

I am not sure who all bought this software among my friends, but I have already recommended this software to many of my friends.  Not just the software my you site and asked them to check out other stuff available too.

Viswanadh Tatavarthy

I bought the Vmware ESX training CD and I am very pleased with the content and the instructor. I will definitely consider Train Signal next time I need a training CD.

Brian Boyter

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