Updated VMware Cloud and Virtualization Concepts Micro-Course

NDG, in partnership with the VMware IT Academy, is pleased to announce a refreshed version of our Cloud and Virtualization Concepts micro-course. The course now includes updated graphics and new material focused on container technology concepts—a popular advancement in virtualization technology. 

This content provides learners with the basic concepts related to virtualization, the software-defined data center, cloud computing, and containers. The micro-course takes approximately 8-12 hours to complete and is designed for the entry-level learner – no previous knowledge of virtualization required! Cloud and Virtualization Concepts is available for enrollment by individuals or for use in an instructor-led environment. 

Why study Cloud and Virtualization Concepts? 

• Virtualization is the fundamental technology that powers cloud computing
• Learn how virtualization makes today’s technologies more efficient and cost-effective
• Our Cloud and Virtualization Concepts course gives learners the advantage of hands-on practice with virtualization software

The Cloud and Virtualization Concepts course will enable you to:

• Explore creating a virtual machine and the benefits
• Move from a physical environment to a virtual one
• Describe types of virtualization used for data centers
• Describe virtualization, virtual machines, hypervisors, and VMware vSphere® components
• Describe the concepts of server, network, storage, and desktop virtualization
• Understand how individuals and businesses benefit from virtualization
• Access embedded videos and labs to help you along the way
• Understand cloud concepts such as types of cloud computing and popular cloud deployment models
• Understand container technology including concepts such as containers, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Explore how containers and virtual machines enable cloud computing, DevOps,  and cloud-native development
• Understand the relationship between virtualization technology and sustainability. 

For additional information and enrollment, please visit:  https://www.netdevgroup.com/online/courses/virtualization/cloud-and-virtualization-concepts

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