Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RH318)

The skills required to deploy and manage virtual environments

Red Hat® Enterprise Virtualization (RH318) is an extensive hands-on training course that explores the virtualization features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux® with the advanced Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization platform. Students acquire the skills and knowledge to deploy and centrally manage virtual servers and virtual desktops in the enterprise. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to effectively create, deploy, manage, and migrate Linux and Microsoft Windows virtual machines hosted on either Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor or Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server dedicated nodes using Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager.

Students who successfully complete this course are prepared to take the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization certification exam (EX318) and may earn the Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (RHCVA) certification. Exams sold separately.

Course content summary:

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux virtualization with Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) overview

  • Advanced Red Hat Enterprise Linux virtualization with KVM

  • Overview of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization platform

  • Creating and configuring datacenters, host clusters, and Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager

  • Installing and upgrading Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor

  • Configuring Data, ISO, and Export storage domains using network file-sharing (NFS) and Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI)

  • Creating and managing virtual servers and virtual desktops

  • Creating and managing snapshots and templates

  • Creating and managing users and desktop pools

  • Accessing the user portal

  • Exporting and importing virtual machines

  • Using the search bar and tags

  • Using the monitoring tools and log collector

Read the entire course outline for more details.

What is a Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (RHCVA)?

An RHCVA is earned when an IT professional demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to deploy and manage virtual hosts in production environments using Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization.

COURSE DETAIL

Classroom training

Red Hat offers a robust 6-month schedule of classroom training in more then 40 locations across North America. Classes are taught by Red Hat certified instructors who actively engage students in task-focused activities, lab-based knowledge checks, and facilitative discussions.

Length:4 days , Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price:$ 2,898

Training units: 10

This course participates in the Guaranteed to Run program. You can identify which dates and locations are Guaranteed to Run by the icon that appears on the class schedule.

AUDIENCE

  • An experienced Linux system administrator responsible for managing enterprise servers and interested in learning how to manage large numbers of servers or virtual machines using Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization

  • An IT professional interested in earning Red Hat Certified Vitalization Administrator (RHCVA) certification

PREREQUISITES

  • IT professionals who have earned either Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or maintain the equivalent experience with Linux

  • System administration experience on Microsoft Windows operating systems is beneficial but not necessary for this course

METHODS OF TRAINING

In addition to classroom training, this course is also offered in the following training methods: On-site team training Training teams together is a proven way for IT staffs to maximize performance and savings, and optimize Red Hat Technologies. Available for the entire JBoss and Red Hat curriculum, on-site training solutions offer flexibility and cost-effective training options whether at your offices, at our training venues, or hosted in a virtual environment.

  • Learn more about on-site team training

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Recommended next exam or course:


RHCVA Exam (EX318)
Hands-on, performance-based, 3-hour exam.

Red Hat Enterprise Deployment and Systems Management (RH401)
Explore the concepts and methods necessary for successful large-scale deployment and management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

This course prepares you for these credentials:

Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator — RHCVA
Earn an RHCVA certification by demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to deploy and manage virtual hosts in production environments using Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization.

Red Hat Certified Architect — RHCA
RHCA certification incorporates the skills and knowledge of RHCDS plus advanced networking services security, system monitoring, and performance tuning.

Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist — RHCDS
An RHCDS possesses skills in areas particularly important to mission-critical datacenter environments. Learn more.