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Duration 35 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Open Source Virtualization and Migration from VMware
- Core principles and philosophy behind open source virtualization
- Comparing VMware with open-source alternatives
- Strategic migration planning: evaluating VMware workloads for transition
KVM and libvirt - Foundations and Migration
Getting to Know KVM and libvirt
- Understanding Linux virtualization through KVM
- Setting up KVM and libvirt specifically for VMware migration
- Network setup: covering bridges, virtual networks, and Netplan fundamentals
- Practical Lab: Initializing KVM and libvirt on a Linux VM
Shifting VMware Workloads to KVM
- Methods and tools for converting VMware VMs to KVM
- Handling and managing VMware workloads using
virt-managerandvirt-v2v - Verifying and testing the migration process
- Practical Lab: Transferring VMs from VMware to KVM
oVirt/OLVM Setup and Administration
Setting Up oVirt
- Introduction to oVirt and an overview of OLVM (Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager)
- Installing the oVirt Engine and integrating hosts
- Configuring networks and storage within oVirt
- Practical Lab: Installing oVirt and provisioning Virtual Machines
Fundamental oVirt Administration
- Overseeing data centers, clusters, and hosts in oVirt
- Building and configuring virtual networks
- Storage management and NFS integration for oVirt
- Practical Lab: Administering VMs, networks, and storage in oVirt
Advanced oVirt/OLVM Management and High Availability
High Availability and Backup in oVirt
- Establishing high availability for Virtual Machines
- Formulating backup and disaster recovery strategies
- Tuning performance for oVirt Virtual Machines
- Practical Lab: Implementing high availability and backup systems in oVirt
Advanced Networking in oVirt
- Managing VLANs, bridges, and complex network configurations
- Refining Virtual Machine performance in oVirt
- Practical Lab: Advanced network configuration and performance tuning
Proxmox VE - Setup, Administration, and Migration
Installing and Configuring Proxmox VE
- Architectural overview of Proxmox VE
- Provisioning Proxmox VE and initial setup
- Migrating VMware workloads into Proxmox VE
- Practical Lab: Installing Proxmox VE and importing VMware VMs
Proxmox Administration and Container Management
- Administering Virtual Machines and LXC Containers
- Configuring Proxmox storage and networks
- Implementing backups and disaster recovery in Proxmox
- Practical Lab: Managing VMs, containers, and storage in Proxmox
Optional Advanced Topics - KubeVirt, OpenStack, and Future Paths
Introduction to KubeVirt for Kubernetes-Based Virtualization
- Understanding KubeVirt architecture and its integration with Kubernetes
- Live Demo: Deploying and administering VMs in Kubernetes via KubeVirt
Introduction to OpenStack
- Overview of OpenStack components relevant to virtualization
- Live Demo: Deploying and managing VMs within OpenStack
Best Practices and Resources
- Reviewing migration best practices and scaling strategies
- Planning for advanced production deployments
- Accessing resources for ongoing professional development
Requirements
- Familiarity with basic Linux command-line operations
- Practical experience with virtualization concepts
- Proficiency in networking fundamentals
Target Audience
- System administrators
- Virtualization engineers
- IT professionals aiming to shift from VMware to open-source virtualization solutions
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