Virtualization

Class Number: CISNET 10150185-1 - Virtualization
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-150-185 VIRTUALIZATION 1...this course will provide the learner the opportunity to design, implement, and secure aspects of virtualization environments including but not limited to, storage technologies, virtual network infrastructure, and virtual machine installation, configuration, and migration. (Prerequisite: 10-150-167, Microsoft Server Intro with a "C" or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Implement Type-2 (hosted) virtualization software.
  2. Implement Type-1 (bare metal) virtualization software.
  3. Create a VMFS datastore on hosts to provide local storage for virtual machines.
  4. Apply Storage Area Network (SAN) technologies to provide storage space.
  5. Install and configure vCenter Server.
  6. Implement vNetwork standard switches including vmnics, Virtual machine port groups, and VMkernel ports.
  7. Create virtual machines (guests) manually, using templates, and by cloning existing virtual machines.
  8. Migrate running virtual machines between hosts with minimal down time for clients.
  9. Implement snapshots of virtual machines to create a restoration point.
  10. Secure the virtualization environment using user accounts and roles to restrict access.
  11. Automate the migration and operation of virtual machines using performance monitoring, alarms, and High Availability clustering of hosts.

Class Details

Class Number:
CISNET 10150185-1 - Virtualization
Date:
-
Delivery:
Online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using the internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see Online Classes. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/17/2026 - 10/12/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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