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$1,850USD
Duration 2 days
Course Code EDU-VSANTS8
Available Formats Classroom, Virtual
Next Class: Sep 8, 2026

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Overview

Course Description

This two-day, hands-on training course provides the knowledge to troubleshoot VMware vSAN™ clusters. In this course, you will learn the best practices to maintain a healthy vSAN environment and mitigate potential issues that may occur with operation of the software. You will learn the GUI and CLI vSAN monitoring and troubleshooting tools. The course provides a logical framework for a systematic troubleshooting approach. You will learn how to troubleshoot vSAN common issues with examples. The labs provided in the course simulate real-world problems to evaluate and enhance your troubleshooting skills.

Skills Gained

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:

  • Learn vSAN best practices for planning and availability.
  • Outline vSAN networking best practices.
  • Describe VMware Skyline Advisor™ Pro.
  • Learn about VMware Skyline Health™ for VMware vSAN™.
  • Discuss vSAN monitoring and troubleshooting tools integrated in VMware vSphere®.
  • Outline the common vSAN troubleshooting commands.
  • Understand how to benchmark vSAN performance.
  • Identify factors which might impact vSAN performance.
  • Outline the vSAN troubleshooting framework.
  • List the most common vSAN issues.
  • Learn how to troubleshoot common vSAN issues.
  • Discuss how to get further support from the VMware community and knowledge base articles.
  • Learn how to effectively contact VMware technical support.
  • Enhance and test vSAN troubleshooting skills through labs.

Who Can Benefit

  • Experienced system vSAN administrators
  • Customers, cloud architects, systems engineers, data center administrators

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you must complete at least one of the following courses: You should also have understanding or knowledge of these technologies:

  • VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V8]
  • VMware vSAN: Install, Configure, Manage [V8]
  • Good understanding of storage concepts
  • Good understanding of network concepts
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Course Details

Course Details

Course Modules

Course Introduction

  • Introductions and course logistics
  • Course objectives

vSAN Best Practice and Problems Prevention

  • Discuss the importance of vSAN planning and availability best practices.
  • Discuss vSAN networking best practices.
  • Discuss the importance of vSAN data protection.
  • Understand data protection best practices.
  • Discuss the importance of vSAN hardware compatibility.
  • Learn how to check hardware compatibility for vSAN.
  • List the factors that impact vSAN performance.
  • Learn how to benchmark vSAN performance.
  • Discuss the importance of VMware Skyline Advisor™.
  • Learn how to use Skyline Advisor™

vSAN Monitoring and Troubleshooting tools

  • Explain the Skyline Health for vSAN features.
  • Discuss other vSAN cluster-level monitoring options in the VMware vSphere® Client™.
  • Discuss vSAN host-level monitoring in the VMware vSphere® Client™.
  • Discuss vSAN VM-level monitoring in the VMware vSphere® Client™.
  • Understand task and event views in the VMware vSphere® Client™.
  • Describe vSphere alarms.
  • Learn how to use the CLI to find information about the vSAN cluster.

vSAN Troubleshooting

  • Learn the recommended vSAN troubleshooting process.
  • Describe the PNOMA framework.
  • Learn how to troubleshoot common vSAN issues.
  • Discuss how to get further support from the community and VMware knowledge base articles.
  • Learn how to effectively contact VMware technical support.

Troubleshooting Labs

  • Enhance and test vSAN troubleshooting skills through labs

Schedule

FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

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Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

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