Operating System Virtualization, IT-O 454
About this Course:
This course will cover technologies allowing multiple instances of operating systems to be run on a single physical system. Concepts addressed will include hypervisors, virtual machines, paravirtualization and virtual appliances. Both server and desktop virtualization will be examined in detail, with brief coverage of storage virtualization and application virtualization. Business benefits, business cases and security implications of virtualization will be discussed. Extensive hands-on assignments and a group project will allow students to gain first-hand experience of this technology.
Prerequisites:
IT 301 A+ Certification Training or IT 302 Introduction to UNIX and Scripting, basic Operating System and networking fundamentals or equivalent experience required for enrollment
Expected Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of operating system virtualization
- Apply operating system virtualization as it applies in the management of servers and desktop workstation in a business environment
- Install, configure, use and manage a variety of operating system virtualization environments
- Assess enterprise needs for virtualization and select and apply the best solution
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Para Virtualization versus Hardware Virtualization
- Vmware versus Hyper-V
- Building a resource pool and testing environment
- Management of Virtual Environments
- Management of Virtual Networks
- Data Management and Network management
- Modifying the Virtual Environment
- Image Factory
- Virtualization Use Cases
- Other forms of Virtualization
Course Details:
Grading/CEU award for this course includes assignments, quizzes, labs, projects and exams.
CEU:
5.4
Instructor:
Jeremy Hajek
As an International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Authorized Provider, the Professional Learning Programs department of the IIT School of Applied Technology (SAT) offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.