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VMware vSphere: What New [V5.5 to V6.5]

15,19,22

  • Hands-on training course to explore the new features and enhancements in VMware vCenter Server® 6
  • 5 and VMware ESXi™ 6
  • Get trained from an expert instructor in a conducive environment
  • Access official course material for enhanced learning

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Course Overview

VMware vSphere: What New [V5.5 to V6.5] Course Overview

In this three-day, hands-on training course, you will explore the new features and enhancements in VMware vCenter Server® 6.5 and VMware ESXi™ 6.5. Real-world use case deployment scenarios, hands-on lab exercises, and lectures will teach you the skills that you need to effectively implement and configure VMware vSphere® 6.5. This course is recommended for customers who want to deploy vSphere 6.5 into their existing vSphere environment.

Product Alignment

  • ESXi 6.5
  • vCenter Server 6.5

 

VMware vSphere: What New [V5.5 to V6.5] Course Key Features

100% Money Back Guarantee
  • Official courseware + exam voucher included
  • Live online + classroom format options
  • Hands-on labs and real-world case studies
  • Simulation tests at the end of training
  • Up-to-date curriculum aligned to the latest exam version
  • Includes 5 mock exams, 150 questions each
  • 24×7 learner assistance and support
  • 30-day re-attendance guarantee

Skills Covered

  • Risk management & governance
  • Identity and access management
  • Security architecture & engineering
  • Communication and network security
  • Asset security
  • Security assessment & testing
  • Security operations
  • Software development security

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Benefits

Why this certification pays off

Certified professionals in this domain are in active demand across IT services, banking, and government. Click a designation to see the salary range and the companies hiring most actively for that role.

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  • IBM
  • Vodafone
  • Cisco
  • Accenture
  • Deloitte
  • TCS

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Training Options

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Three ways to take this course — all include official courseware, hands-on labs, and full certification support.

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    Live Instructor-Led

    Live cohort over Zoom/Teams.

    • Flexi Pass: reschedule within 90 days
    • Live online classes recorded for later review
    • Includes self-paced e-learning content
    • 24×7 learner assistance and support
    • Aligned to the latest exam version

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    In-Person Cohort

    Full-day immersive training at our hubs.

    • Eight hours daily, in-person delivery
    • Available in Dubai, Delhi, Mumbai, London, Singapore
    • Printed manuals + exam vouchers included
    • Lunch, refreshments, hotel pickup at partner hubs
    • Exam can be booked onsite at partner test centres

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    Upskill or reskill your team — on-site, online, or hybrid.

    • Blended delivery — self-paced + live + on-site
    • Custom curriculum tailored to your tech stack
    • Enterprise-grade LMS integration (SCORM / xAPI)
    • Dashboards for L&D leaders + per-team reporting
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Curriculum

Course Curriculum

Eligibility, prerequisites, and a module-by-module breakdown of what you'll cover.

Eligibility

Designed for working professionals with foundational experience in the discipline. A post-secondary degree in computer science, IT, business, or related fields may substitute for up to one year of experience. Part-time work, internships, or relevant certifications can also count toward the requirement.

Pre-requisites

 

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Install and configure ESX or ESXi
  • Install vCenter Server
  • Create vCenter Server objects, such as data centers and folders
  • Create and manage vCenter Server roles and permissions
  • Create and modify a standard switch
  • Create and modify a distributed switch
  • Connect an ESX/ESXi host to NAS, iSCSI, or Fibre Channel storage
  • Create a VMware vSphere® VMFS datastore
  • Enable vSphere vMotion on an ESX/ESXi host
  • Use a wizard or a template to create a virtual machine
  • Modify a virtual machine’s hardware
  • Migrate a virtual machine with vSphere vMotion
  • Migrate a virtual machine with VMware vSphere® Storage vMotion®
  • Configure and manage a VMware vSphere® Distributed Resource Scheduler™ cluster with resource pools
  • Configure and manage a VMware vSphere® High Availability cluster
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Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Install and configure ESX or ESXi
  • Install vCenter Server
  • Create vCenter Server objects, such as data centers and folders
  • Create and manage vCenter Server roles and permissions
  • Create and modify a standard switch
  • Create and modify a distributed switch
  • Connect an ESX/ESXi host to NAS, iSCSI, or Fibre Channel storage
  • Create a VMware vSphere® VMFS datastore
  • Enable vSphere vMotion on an ESX/ESXi host
  • Use a wizard or a template to create a virtual machine
  • Modify a virtual machine’s hardware
  • Migrate a virtual machine with vSphere vMotion
  • Migrate a virtual machine with VMware vSphere® Storage vMotion®
  • Configure and manage a VMware vSphere® Distributed Resource Scheduler™ cluster with resource pools
  • Configure and manage a VMware vSphere® High Availability cluster
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Course modules

Click any module to expand the key topics covered.

Module 01 — Introduction & Foundations

Course overview, key terminology, and the foundational concepts every subsequent module builds on.

Key topics

  • Domain overview
  • Core terminology
  • Industry context
  • Career pathways
Module 02 — Core Frameworks & Standards

The governing frameworks, methodologies, and industry standards that define professional practice.

Key topics

  • Major frameworks
  • Industry standards
  • Compliance landscape
  • Best-practice checklists
Module 03 — Tooling & Hands-on Labs

The tools, platforms, and lab environments you'll use during and after the course.

Key topics

  • Tool overview
  • Lab environment setup
  • Common workflows
  • Troubleshooting basics
Module 04 — Real-world Application

Case studies, real client scenarios, and pattern recognition for the situations you'll actually face.

Key topics

  • Case studies
  • Client scenarios
  • Pattern recognition
  • Decision frameworks
Module 05 — Assessment & Quality

How professionals in this domain assess, validate, and report on the quality of their work.

Key topics

  • Assessment techniques
  • Quality control
  • Reporting standards
  • Stakeholder updates
Module 06 — Exam Preparation & Beyond

Targeted exam-prep, mock tests, and the post-certification roadmap for career advancement.

Key topics

  • Exam patterns + tips
  • Full-length mock exams
  • Post-cert career paths
  • Continuing professional development

Exam & Certification

How the official exam works

After course completion, your training advisor helps you schedule the official certification exam — booking the test centre, sending practice mock exams, and supplying the exam voucher at partner pricing where applicable. Pass on first attempt and you'll receive both the official vendor certificate and your SkillCertified completion certificate.

  • Exam duration

    3–6 hours

  • Questions

    100–150

  • Passing score

    70%+

  • Validity

    3 years

Sample SkillCertified Certificate of Course Completion

Sample SkillCertified certificate of completion

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