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Configuring vSphere 8 Standard Switches (vSS)

March 2024 with Keith Barker

Join Kelvin Tran and Keith Barker as we learn how to manage the virtual switches so that our VMs can communicate with each other and external networks. We'll be learning to set up and manage standard switches in vSphere 8, then practicing in a virtual sim.

Recommended Experience

Firm grasp of networking concepts
Experience with VMware vSphere
Knowledge of virtual networking

Related certifications

VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization 2024 (VCP-DCV 2024)

Related Job Functions

VMware administrator
Virtualization engineer
Data center administrator

Kelvin brings a wealth of networking and systems administration knowledge to CBT Nuggets. More recently, he has focused on honing his automation and DevOps skills.

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Skill Outline

1. Introduction (0:32)
2. Fault Tolerant Uplinks (4:32)
3. New VM Port Groups with No VLAN Tagging (5:06)
4. New VM Port Groups Associated with a VLAN (3:27)
5. Creating New VMkernel and Port Group (5:30)
6. Creating a New Standard Switch (9:36)
7. Hands on Lab: vSphere Standard Switch Networking (7:14)

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