VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x (Exam 2V0-21.20) Official Cert Guide (VMware Press Certification)

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This is the eBook edition of the VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x (Exam 2V0-21.20) Cert Guide. This eBook does not include access to the Pearson Test Prep practice exams that comes with the print edition. Learn, prepare, and practice for VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization for vSphere 7 exam success with this VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x (Exam 2V0-21.20) Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning. Master the VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization for vSphere 7 exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Practice with realistic exam questions VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x (Exam 2V0-21.20) Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading experts John A. Davis, Steve Baca, and Owen Thomas share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will allow you succeed on the VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization for vSphere 7 exam, including Architectures and Technologies VMware Products and Solutions Components and Requirements Installing, Configuring, and Setup Performance-tuning, Optimization, Upgrades Clusters and High Availability Administrative and Operational Tasks About This eBook Title Page Copyright Page Credits We Want to Hear from You! Reader Services Dedications About the Authors About the Reviewer Acknowledgments Contents at a Glance Contents Foreword Introduction Part I: vSphere Architecture, Integration, and Requirements Chapter 1. vSphere Overview, Components, and Requirements “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics vSphere Components and Editions vCenter Server Topology Infrastructure Requirements Other Requirements VMware Cloud vs. VMware Virtualization Exam Preparation Tasks Review All the Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Answer Review Questions Chapter 2. Storage Infrastructure “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics Storage Models and Datastore Types vSAN Concepts vSphere Storage Integration Storage Multipathing and Failover Storage Policies Storage DRS (SDRS) Exam Preparation Tasks Review All Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 3. Network Infrastructure “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics Networking Terms and Concepts vSphere Standard Switch (vSS) Distributed Virtual Switch (vDS) vDS Settings and Features Other vSphere Networking Features Exam Preparation Tasks Review All Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 4. Clusters and High Availability “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics Cluster Concepts and Overview Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) vSphere High Availability (HA) Other Resource Management and Availability Features Exam Preparation Tasks Review All Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 5. vCenter Server Features and Virtual Machines “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics vCenter Server and vSphere Virtual Machine File Structure Virtual Machine Snapshots Virtual Machine Settings Virtual Machine Migration Virtual Machine Cloning Exam Preparation Tasks Review All Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 6. VMware Product Integration “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics vSphere Add-ons vRealize Suite Desktop and Application Virtualization Replication and Disaster Recovery Private, Public, and Hybrid Clouds Networking and Security Exam Preparation Tasks Review All Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 7. vSphere Security “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics vSphere Certificates vSphere Permissions ESXi and vCenter Server Security vSphere Network Security Virtual Machine Security Available Add-on Security Exam Preparation Tasks Review All the Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Part II: vSphere Installation/Configuration Chapter 8. vSphere Installation “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics Installing ESXi Hosts Deploying vCenter Server Components Configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) Initial vSphere Configuration Exam Preparation Tasks Review All the Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 9. Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics vSphere Standard Switches (vSS) vSphere Distributed Switches (vDS) VMkernel Networking Configuring and Managing Networking Features Managing Host Networking with vDS Exam Preparation Tasks Review All the Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Part III: vSphere Management and Optimization Chapter 10. Managing and Monitoring Clusters and Resources “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics Creating and Configuring a vSphere Cluster Creating and Configuring a vSphere DRS Cluster Creating and Configuring a vSphere HA Cluster Monitoring and Managing vSphere Resources Events, Alarms, and Automated Actions Logging in vSphere Exam Preparation Tasks Review All the Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 11. Managing Storage “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics Configuring and Managing vSAN Managing Datastores Storage DRS and SIOC NVMe and PMem Multipathing, Storage Policies, and vVols Exam Preparation Tasks Review All the Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 12. Managing vSphere Security “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics Configuring and Managing Authentication and Authorization Configuring and Managing vSphere Certificates General ESXi Security Recommendations Configuring and Managing ESXi Security Additional Security Management Exam Preparation Tasks Review All the Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 13. Managing vSphere and vCenter Server “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics vCenter Server Backup Upgrading to vSphere 7.0 Using vSphere Lifecycle Manager Managing ESXi Hosts Monitoring and Managing vCenter Server Exam Preparation Tasks Review All the Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 14. Managing Virtual Machines “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Foundation Topics Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines Managing Virtual Machines Advanced Virtual Machine Management Content Libraries Exam Preparation Tasks Review All the Key Topics Complete Tables and Lists from Memory Define Key Terms Review Questions Chapter 15. Final Preparation Getting Ready Taking the Exam Appendix A: Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Review Questions Index Appendix B: Memory Tables Appendix C: Memory Table Answer Key Appendix D: Study Planner Glossary Where are the companion content files? - Register Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover Code Snippets