I recently released a 2 hour, 17 video training course on how to use the new features of vSphere 4.1. In this video, I cover things like Network IO, Storage IO, Tech Support Mode, Memory Compression, DRS Host/Affinity Rules, Using vMA as a log collector, and much more.
You can’t buy this course but it is included FREE with every purchase of any of the Train Signal vSphere training courses (or if you are an existing Train Signal vSphere user, you have access to the course).
In the video below, I’ll explain more about this offer AND the video below that is a full 17 minute video from the course on how to use the new vSphere 4.1 Import a Hyper-V VM feature.
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Best of vSphere 4.1 for vNerds Training Outline
Introduction to Best of vSphere 4.1 for vNerds
- About Your Instructor
- About the Course
- About Train Signal’s vSphere Training Package
Video 1 – Overview of vSphere 4.1 New Features
- What’s New in vSphere 4.1
- Storage, Network, Availability and Management Features
- Platform Enhancements
- vSphere 4.1 Enhancements for Small and Midsize Businesses
Video 2 – New vSphere 4.1 Windows Active Directory Authentication
- Introduction to New vSphere 4.1 AD Authentication
- Steps to Configure ESX AD Authentication
Video 3 – Using Storage and Network I/O Control in vSphere 4.1
- Why You Need Storage I/O Control (SIOC)
- How SIOC Works
- SIOC Requirements
- Enabling SIOC in vSphere 4.1
- Configuring Shares and IOPS for VMs
- Monitoring the IOPS and Latency for a Datastore
Video 4 – Importing Hyper-V VMs with vSphere 4.1
- Going in the Right Direction
- What You Need to Know
- Step by Step: Importing a Hyper-V VM with vSphere Converter
Video 5 – Configuring vSphere 4.1 VM to Host DRS Affinity Rules
- Why You Need DRS Affinity Rules
- New vSphere 4.1 VM to Host DRS Affinity Rules and Groups
- Two Types of DRS Affinity Rules
- Configuring DRS Affinity Rules
Video 6 – Understanding Memory Compression in vSphere 4.1
- Compressed Memory is Not Equal to Memory
- You’re Already Using Memory Compression
- Recommended Reading: vSphere 4.1 Memory Performance Study
- Hands-on: Examining Memory Compression
Video 7 – Power Consumption Graphing and Control in vSphere 4.1
- vSphere 4.1 Power Management Improvements
- Requirements for Hardware Power Management
- Review of CPU Power Management Policies
- Configuring CPU Power Management Policies on ESX and ESXi Servers
Video 8 – New vSphere 4.1 ESXi Tech Support Mode
- About ESXi Tech Support Mode
- Configuring ESXi Tech Support Mode
Video 9 – vSphere 4.1 ESXi Lockdown Mode
- Introduction to ESXi Lockdown Mode
- Configuring ESXi Total Lockdown Mode
Video 10 – Configuring vMA as a Log Collector for ESXi Servers
- Why ESXi Servers Need a Logging Server
- Configuring vMA as an ESXi 4.1 Logging Collector
- Comparing Syslog and vMA Vi-Logger
- Configuring vMA Vi-Logger
Bonus – vChat where vExperts David Davis and Simon Seagrave discuss the new features of vSphere 4.1
David Davis (CCIE #9369, vExpert, VCP, VCAP-DCA) has been in the IT industry for 20+ years. He has authored hundreds of articles, 10+ video training courses, and co-authored one book. Learn about David's certifications, video courses, and where you can find his content on our 
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