Create a vSphere 6.0 VCP Lab with VMware Workstation

Name: Create a vSphere 6.0 VCP Lab with VMware Workstation
Rating: 4.4 (151 reviews)

NOTE - I have created new version of this course for vSphere 6.7!! I strongly recommend that course vs. this one.

Created byRick Crisci

Last updated 11/2024

English

What you'll learn

Create a vSphere 6 lab on a computer using VMware Workstation 12.
Use the AutoLab tool to create a complete test environment complete with domain controller, a virtual router, and a virtual storage device.

Course content

2 sections • 13 lectures • 43m total length

Introduction1:01
A quick favor to ask...0:28

Installing VMware Workstation 121:48
We will install VMware Workstation 12 on a Windows machine. This will act as a type-2 hypervisor, and will allow us to run multiple virtual machines (VM) on a single computer. We will use VMware Workstation to run multiple ESXi hosts and vCenter as VMs.
AutoLab Software2:44
AutoLab is an incredible software package that you can use to quickly create your home lab. It comes with all the VMs that you need to get up and running quickly. It also includes router, domain controller, and network attached storage VMs to provide the underlying infrastructure for a vSphere 6 deployment.
VMware Software Evaluations4:09
In this video I will download the required software from VMware to build our Home Lab. We will obtain evaluation versions of vCenter and ESXi.
Microsoft Software2:12
We will download the Microsoft Server software required to complete the lab configuration. I will walk you through obtaining this software and storing it so that you can use it for your home lab.
Importing machines into VMware Workstation3:33
Auto Lab comes with a variety of pre-built VMs that we can use for our vSphere 6 deployment. I will show you how to import these virtual machines into the VMware Workstation inventory.
Configure Memory and Networking in VMware Workstation4:29
Learn how to configure the Virtual Memory and Network settings for VMware Workstation. We will reserve some system CPU for VMware Workstation, and the VMs that run within it. I will also show you how to configure the network so that the VMs can access the Internet.
Power on Order and Configuring the Automate File8:39
Learn how to power on the vSphere Lab VMs in VMware Workstation, and how to ensure that everything is functioning properly.
Create the Domain Controller4:02
Our vSphere 6 home lab will require a Domain Controller that will be used as an Identity Source for vCenter Single Sign On.
Install vCenter6:38
We will perform an unattended vCenter installation and power on our ESXi hosts.
Log in to the vSphere Web Client3:07
We will log into the vSphere Web Client for vCenter 6 and ensure that we are able to manage the vSphere inventory.
Bonus Video0:42

Requirements

You need a computer and the VMware Workstation 12 (or 12.5) installation media. You do not need license keys to complete the installation.

Description

NOTE - I have created a new version of this course for vSphere 6.7!! I strongly recommend that course vs. this one. You may have issues finding the files for this version.

Search Udemy for vSphere 6.7 Home Lab to find it. My new course can be used to create a Home Lab for vsphere 6, 6.5, or 6.7.

"This course walked me through exactly what I needed to set up a home lab. I had no issues following and getting things to work. This allows me to get started with learning!" - Yvette

"Having never worked with VMware or VM's it gave me a very basic understanding of how to set up a lab so I could learn more. Nice job." - John

This course will walk you through the process of creating a vSphere 6 lab on your home computer. You'll learn how to use VMware Workstation and will create multiple virtual machines.

When you are done you will have a completely functional vSphere 6 lab environment, complete with a router, domain controller, virtual NAS device, and multiple ESXi hosts. You will also have vCenter deployed and will be able to launch the vSphere Web Client and manage your environment.

The course is about 40 minutes in length, but if you are following along at home the process to completely build your Home Lab should take about two hours.

Who this course is for:

This course is meant for anyone who wants to get hands on experience with vSphere 6 without investing in expensive hardware.
Anyone preparing for the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Associate (VCA) will benefit from building this home lab.

Create a vSphere 6.0 VCP Lab with VMware Workstation

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Course content

Course Introduction2 lectures • 1min

Creating your vSphere 6 Lab11 lectures • 42min

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