Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 2: ESXi Command-Line Troubleshooting Methods
• Install and use vMA
• Learn common VMware vSphere Command-Line Interface commands and syntax
• Configure ESXi technical support mode and SSH access
Module 3: ESX, ESXi, and vCenter Server Log Files
• View ESX, ESXi, and vCenter Server log files
• Configure a centralized ESX/ESXi log host
Module 4: Network Troubleshooting
• Identify and configure vNetwork components
• Configure and use a network traffic sniffer
Module 5: Management Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot vSphere management components
Module 6: Storage Troubleshooting
• View, configure, and diagnose storage access problems
• Configure iSCSI authentication and digests
Module 7: VMotion Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot VMotion and Storage VMotion errors
Module 8: VMware HA Cluster Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot errors with slot calculations, admission control, and host monitoring
Module 9: DRS Cluster Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot errors with shares, pools, and limits
Module 10: Virtual Machine Troubleshooting
• Review power-on requirements
• Troubleshoot virtual machine power-on failures
Module 11: Graduation Lab
• Complete a final multihour, multiproblem troubleshooting exercise

This is an advanced course. Prerequisites include the completion of one of the following:
• Completion of the following three courses:
o VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
o VMware vSphere: Manage Availability
o VMware vSphere: Manage Scalability
• Completion of vSphere: Fast Track.
• Equivalent knowledge and administration experience with ESX/ESXi and vCenter Server
 

This is an advanced course. Prerequisites include the completion of one of the following:
• Completion of the following three courses:
  o VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
  o VMware vSphere: Manage Availability
  o VMware vSphere: Manage Scalability
• Completion of vSphere: Fast Track.
• Equivalent knowledge and administration experience with ESX/ESXi and vCenter Server