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