Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RH318) is an extensive hands-on training course that explores the virtualization features of Red Hat Enterprise linux and the advanced Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization platform. Students acquire the skills and knowledge to deploy and centrally manage virtual servers in the enterprise.
Course Outlines:
Unit 1: Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Platform
Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Platform overview
Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Platform demo
x86 Virtualization
Introduction to KVM
Unit 2: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 Hosts
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 hosts in the data center
Using live-CD tools
Unit 3: Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Platform Hypervisor
Architecture overview
Deployment modes
Installation and configuration
Reconfiguration/tools
Upgrading
Kernel command line parameters/automated installs
Boot process
Configuration persistence
Troubleshooting
Unit 4: Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Platform Architecture
Physical resources
Virtual resources
Data center creation examples
Populating ISO library
Unit 5: Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Platform Manager
Management console demonstration
Management console installation process
Management console post-installation
Unit 6: Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Platform Virtual Server
New virtual server
Creating your first VM
Editing VM properties
VM live migration
Unit 7: Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Platform Image Management
VDSM and vdsClient
Log collection
Upgrade and re installation
Unit 8: Advanced topics and labs
Audience
Experienced Linux system administrators responsible for managing enterprise servers who are interested in learning how to manage large numbers of servers or virtual machines using Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization.
Prerequisites
RH133 Red Hat Linux System Administration or equivalent experience with Linux
System administration experience on Microsoft Windows® operating systems beneficial, but is not necessary for this course.
Includes:
4 days intensive training
Hands-on labs and exercises
Catered lunch
Two workstations per student
Student materials, study aids, handouts
Red Hat promotional items
Exam