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Book Description

VCP-DCV Official Cert Guide, Fourth Edition helps you systematically prepare for your VCP-DCV 2020 exam by mastering all key exam objectives associated with vSphere v.6.7. Thoroughly updated for the VMware 2020 exam changes, it offers an exceptionally well-organized and efficient test-preparation system based on proven series elements and techniques.

Chapter-opening Do I Know This Already? quizzes help you decide how much time you need to spend on each section, exam topic lists make referencing easy, and chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on the key concepts you must know thoroughly. The companion website contains a powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine that enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take a complete, timed exam. The assessment engine tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.

Leading VMware consultants, trainers, and data center experts John A. Davis, Steve Baca, and Owen Thomas share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented concisely, focusing on promoting understanding and retention. Coverage includes:

  • vSphere prerequisites

  • Storage and network infrastructure (physical and virtual)

  • vCenter Server features

  • Clusters and virtual machines

  • VMware product integration

  • High availability solutions

  • Securing vSphere

  • Planning and performing vSphere installations

  • Configuring vSphere (SSO and Virtual Networking)

  • Monitoring resources

  • VM configuration and performance

  • Managing networking, storage, security, clusters, resources, vCenter Server, and VMs

Well regarded for its detail, assessment features, comprehensive scenarios, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

Table of Contents

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