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Set Up Virtual Machines Using VirtualBox and vSphere

Learn how to virtualize your work environment using Virtual Machines. Choose the type of hypervisors that suits your project and practice with Virtual Box and vSphere.
DifficultyEasy6 hours
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Hello and welcome to this course on virtual machines!

I’m Kevin, and I’m a network engineer. In this course, you’ll discover virtualization and the different tools associated with it.

First, we’ll look at how to choose the best virtualization tools for your needs. 

Then we'll learn how to virtualize your test environments to save time and avoid common issues in a business setting.

Finally, we’ll learn how to virtualize a simple digital architecture to use in your work environments.

Learning outcomes

  • Choose a Virtualization Tool Based on Your Needs
  • Set Up a Test Environment with VirtualVox
  • Virtualize a Simple Architecture With vSphere

Requirements

Prerequisites:  Some basic knowledge of networks will be helpful for chapter 4 in the second part of the course. Learn more about them by taking a course Set Up TCP/IP Networks.

Tools required:

  • VirtualBox

  • vSphere

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Instructor

Kevin Moran

Kevin is a practiced IT professional with over 10 years experience in a wide range of technologies.

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Last updated: 1/23/2025

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Systèmes & Réseaux

Set Up Virtual Machines Using VirtualBox and vSphere

DifficultyEasy6 hours
Free-access course