VMware vSphere Foundation: Build, Manage and Operate [V9.0]
Live online instructor-led training | 5 days | VVFBMO
FIDELIS NETWORKS
VMware vSphere Foundation 9.0 Training
VMware vSphere Foundation: Build, Manage and Operate [V9.0] is a five-day live online course covering the deployment and administration of VMware vSphere Foundation. Learn how ESX, vCenter and integrated operations capabilities work together to support enterprise virtual infrastructure, from initial configuration to ongoing monitoring and lifecycle management.
Why take this course?
A platform-level view helps administrators connect compute, networking and storage decisions with infrastructure health. This course brings those tasks together with licensing, entitlement management and operational visibility, helping teams develop a consistent approach to managing a vSphere Foundation 9.0 environment.
Course curriculum
1. Foundation architecture
Identify the platform components and explain how virtualization and integrated operations support enterprise workloads.
2. Licensing and entitlements
Review licensing concepts and entitlement management as part of platform administration.
3. ESX and vCenter administration
Examine host installation, configuration and centralized management workflows.
4. Virtual networking
Review virtual network configuration and the connectivity needed by management services and workloads.
5. Storage administration
Explore storage configuration and the relationship between storage resources and virtual machine operation.
6. Virtual machine management
Create and administer virtual workloads and review the management tasks supporting their lifecycle.
7. Resources and clusters
Examine resource allocation and cluster capabilities used to organize and sustain virtual infrastructure.
8. Monitoring and operations
Use integrated operations concepts to assess infrastructure health, performance and management needs.
9. Platform deployment
Connect architecture, configuration and operational requirements when preparing a Foundation environment.
10. Infrastructure lifecycle management
Review infrastructure updates and maintenance workflows for an operational platform.
Technical learning objectives
By the end of the course, you will be better prepared to:
- Explain the architecture and major components of vSphere Foundation 9.0.
- Install and configure ESX hosts and administer vCenter.
- Configure virtual networking and storage for virtual workloads.
- Deploy and manage virtual machines and their supporting resources.
- Describe resource allocation and cluster capabilities.
- Explain platform licensing and entitlement management.
- Use VMware Cloud Foundation Operations to examine infrastructure health and performance.
- Plan routine infrastructure updates and lifecycle activities.
Who should attend?
- System administrators and engineers building or operating vSphere Foundation.
- Solution engineers, consultants and architects evaluating platform administration.
- Technical support personnel responsible for virtual infrastructure health.
Prerequisites
Related experience with systems administration, virtualization, networking and storage will help you follow the course. Familiarity with virtual machines and centralized infrastructure management is useful. Ask Fidelis to review your background before enrollment if you are new to these areas; no unverified mandatory prerequisite is asserted here.
Certification and exam planning
The VMware Certified Professional – VMware vSphere Foundation Administrator credential focuses on administering vSphere Foundation. Use this course to develop relevant platform skills, then compare its scope with Broadcom’s current certification requirements and exam guide. Attendance alone does not award the credential, and the course price does not include an exam voucher.
Live online dates and tuition
Tuition: $4,250 USD per participant. Five days of live online instructor-led training. No exam voucher or retake is advertised as included.
Scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., listed as EST in the supplied schedule. Confirm the session’s time zone and local start time with Fidelis before enrollment, especially around daylight-saving changes.
| Start date | End date | Session status |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2026 | Nov 06, 2026 | Scheduled — GTR not confirmed |
| Dec 07, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | Scheduled — GTR not confirmed |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | Scheduled — GTR not confirmed |
| Feb 08, 2027 | Feb 12, 2027 | Scheduled — GTR not confirmed |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 | Scheduled — GTR not confirmed |
| Apr 19, 2027 | Apr 23, 2027 | Scheduled — GTR not confirmed |
| May 17, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | Scheduled — GTR not confirmed |
| Jun 21, 2027 | Jun 25, 2027 | Scheduled — GTR not confirmed |
GTR labels apply only to the individual sessions marked above. Dates and status are taken from the supplied partner schedule; Fidelis will confirm availability and final booking terms before payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is vSphere Foundation Build, Manage and Operate?
It is a five-day course on deploying and administering the vSphere Foundation 9.0 platform, including ESX, vCenter, virtual infrastructure and integrated operations.
How is this different from vSphere 8 ICM?
The ICM course addresses vSphere 8 installation and core administration. This course addresses the version 9.0 Foundation platform, including its broader operational and lifecycle capabilities.
Does the course cover VMware Cloud Foundation Operations?
Yes. The supplied outline includes integrated infrastructure monitoring, health and performance topics using VMware Cloud Foundation Operations.
Will attending make me VCP certified?
No. Training develops relevant skills, but certification is a separate process governed by Broadcom’s current exam and eligibility requirements.
How does vSphere Foundation differ from Cloud Foundation?
vSphere Foundation centers on virtualization and integrated operations. Cloud Foundation extends the platform scope to broader private cloud infrastructure and management.
What is the delivery format and GTR status?
Delivery is live online with an instructor. None of the upcoming Foundation sessions in the supplied schedule is marked GTR. Confirm availability with Fidelis before enrollment.
Plan your next VMware training session
Tell Fidelis Networks your preferred date, course code VVFBMO and number of participants. We will help you confirm course fit, availability and enrollment details for yourself or your team.