Course Description
In this course, you will build basic skills by installing and configuring virtual machines. We will also explore cloud technologies, vulnerability management, and patch management. By the end of this course, you will be able to effectively work with virtualization in your organization.
Virtual machines are a key component in nearly every IT department and school. By learning about virtualization, you can take advantage of the excess power of your PC to install a wide variety of operating systems. You’ll learn how to install Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and Linux distributions, as well as how to install virtual machines with various large and small cloud providers. You’ll understand how and why organizations engage in vulnerability management. We’ll also cover practical examples of how patch management works in the real world. By understanding the specific tools used in industry and the fundamentals underlying virtualization, you’ll build valuable skills applicable to IT as well as cybersecurity.
What You'll Learn
- Install and configure virtual machines using VirtualBox, VMware Player, and VMware Workstation
- Install Windows Server, Windows Desktop (Windows 10), and Linux distributions such as Kali, Debian, and Ubuntu as virtual machines
- Deploy and connect to virtual machines across cloud providers including Azure, DigitalOcean, Google Cloud Platform, and IBM Cloud
- Explain how and why organizations engage in vulnerability management and patch management
- Secure hypervisors such as VMware and Hyper-V
- Describe the benefits, pros, and cons of virtualization
Key Takeaways
- Virtual machines are a key component in nearly every IT department and school, letting you use the excess power of your PC to run a wide variety of operating systems.
- The course covers installing virtual machines with both large and small cloud providers, including Azure, DigitalOcean, Google Cloud Platform, and IBM Cloud.
- Learners explore cloud technologies, vulnerability management, and patch management, including practical real-world examples of how patch management works.
- Understanding the specific tools used in industry and the fundamentals underlying virtualization builds skills applicable to both IT and cybersecurity.
- The course covers securing hypervisors and using VMs as test environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for people who want to build basic virtualization skills applicable to IT and cybersecurity, and to effectively work with virtualization in their organization.
What virtualization tools and platforms does the course cover?
It covers VirtualBox, VMware Player, and VMware Workstation, plus cloud environments including Azure, DigitalOcean, Google Cloud Platform, and IBM Cloud.
Which operating systems will I learn to install as virtual machines?
You will learn to install Windows Server, Windows Desktop (Windows 10), and Linux distributions such as Kali, Debian, and Ubuntu.
Does the course cover security topics?
Yes. It covers securing hypervisors (including VMware and Hyper-V), vulnerability management, and patch management, including installing patches for Windows and Kali.
What will I be able to do by the end of the course?
You will be able to effectively work with virtualization in your organization, install and configure virtual machines, and understand the value, technologies, and benefits of virtualization.
