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S2000 018 Cloud VMware
The course teaches professionals how to design, deploy, and manage VMware workloads on IBM Cloud, covering service models, architecture, vSphere operations, NSX‑T networking, storage, and migration strategies.
90
Minutes
60
Questions
62/100
Passing Score
$200
Exam Cost
Who Should Take This
It is intended for system architects, cloud engineers, and virtualization specialists who have at least two years of experience with VMware and IBM Cloud environments. These learners seek to validate their ability to plan migrations, optimize infrastructure, and implement secure, high‑performance cloud solutions for enterprise workloads.
What's Covered
1
Domain 1: VMware on IBM Cloud Service Models and Architecture
2
Domain 2: vSphere Cluster Management and Operations
3
Domain 3: NSX-T Networking and HCX Migration
4
Domain 4: Storage Solutions and Data Protection
5
Domain 5: Migration Planning and Execution
6
Domain 6: Security Controls and Compliance Monitoring
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Course Outline
70 learning goals
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Domain 1: VMware on IBM Cloud Service Models and Architecture
3 topics
VMware as a Service (VaaS) Implementation
- Analyze VaaS multi-tenant architecture components including shared vSphere clusters, NSX-T edge gateways, and resource pooling mechanisms
- Apply VaaS provisioning workflows to deploy virtual machines using IBM Cloud portal and VMware vCenter Server interface
- Evaluate VaaS pricing models including on-demand, reserved capacity, and committed use discounts for cost optimization
- Implement VaaS resource scaling policies using IBM Cloud auto-scaling features and vSphere DRS configurations
- Design VaaS adoption roadmap considering workload characteristics, compliance requirements, and integration with existing infrastructure
Dedicated VMware Infrastructure
- Apply dedicated cluster deployment using IBM Cloud bare metal servers with ESXi hypervisor and vCenter Server appliance
- Analyze dedicated infrastructure isolation benefits including dedicated compute, storage, and network resources for compliance workloads
- Implement dedicated cluster expansion procedures using IBM Cloud infrastructure automation and vSphere cluster configuration
- Evaluate dedicated vs shared infrastructure trade-offs considering performance, security, cost, and management complexity
- Design dedicated infrastructure sizing using VMware vRealize Operations capacity planning and IBM Cloud resource calculators
Hybrid Cloud Architecture Design
- Analyze hybrid connectivity options including IBM Cloud Direct Link, IPSec VPN, and VMware HCX network extension
- Apply hybrid workload placement strategies using VMware vRealize Automation and IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions
- Implement hybrid identity management using VMware vIDM integration with IBM Cloud IAM and Active Directory
- Design multi-cloud VMware deployment across IBM Cloud regions considering latency, data residency, and disaster recovery requirements
2
Domain 2: vSphere Cluster Management and Operations
2 topics
vSphere Infrastructure Configuration
- Apply ESXi host configuration on IBM Cloud bare metal servers including network adapters, storage controllers, and security settings
- Implement vCenter Server deployment using VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM Cloud with integrated lifecycle management
- Analyze vSphere cluster resource allocation using DRS policies, resource pools, and admission control settings
- Apply vSphere HA configuration including heartbeat networks, isolation response, and VM monitoring on IBM Cloud infrastructure
- Evaluate vSphere cluster performance using vRealize Operations metrics for CPU, memory, storage, and network utilization
Advanced vSphere Features
- Implement vMotion and Storage vMotion operations across IBM Cloud availability zones with enhanced vMotion compatibility
- Apply vSphere Fault Tolerance configuration for mission-critical workloads using IBM Cloud high-performance storage
- Analyze vSphere DPM and DRS automation levels for optimizing resource utilization and power consumption in IBM Cloud
- Design vSphere lifecycle management using VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager and IBM Cloud automation tools
3
Domain 3: NSX-T Networking and HCX Migration
3 topics
NSX-T Network Virtualization
- Apply NSX-T Data Center deployment including manager cluster, transport zones, and edge cluster configuration on IBM Cloud
- Implement NSX-T logical switching with VLAN-backed and overlay segments for workload network segmentation
- Analyze NSX-T distributed firewall rules and gateway firewall policies for micro-segmentation and security compliance
- Apply NSX-T load balancing configuration using Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways for application traffic distribution
- Evaluate NSX-T network performance using distributed IDS/IPS and network topology visualization tools
VMware HCX Migration Services
- Apply HCX Connector deployment and site pairing between on-premises VMware infrastructure and IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions
- Implement HCX Network Extension for stretched Layer 2 networks during migration phases with minimal application disruption
- Analyze HCX migration methods including bulk migration, vMotion, and replication-assisted vMotion for different workload types
- Apply HCX Mobility Optimized Networking for optimizing migrated workload performance using proximity routing
- Design HCX migration wave planning considering application dependencies, network requirements, and business continuity
Hybrid Network Connectivity
- Implement IBM Cloud Direct Link Dedicated connectivity for consistent low-latency access to VMware workloads
- Apply IPSec VPN configuration between on-premises NSX-T edges and IBM Cloud VMware infrastructure
- Analyze hybrid DNS and NTP service configuration for seamless name resolution across hybrid environments
- Evaluate network latency and bandwidth requirements for hybrid VMware workloads using IBM Cloud monitoring tools
4
Domain 4: Storage Solutions and Data Protection
3 topics
vSAN and NFS Storage Implementation
- Apply VMware vSAN configuration using IBM Cloud bare metal server local NVMe drives with hybrid and all-flash policies
- Implement vSAN stretched cluster configuration across IBM Cloud availability zones for enhanced availability
- Analyze vSAN storage policies including failure tolerance, stripe width, and encryption for performance optimization
- Apply NFS datastore configuration using IBM Cloud File Storage with performance and endurance tiers
- Evaluate storage performance metrics using vSAN Health Service and IBM Cloud storage monitoring for capacity planning
Veeam Backup and Recovery
- Implement Veeam Backup & Replication deployment on IBM Cloud for VMware infrastructure with repository configuration
- Apply Veeam backup job policies including incremental, differential, and synthetic full backups for RPO requirements
- Analyze Veeam replication strategies for disaster recovery using IBM Cloud Object Storage as backup repository
- Implement Veeam Instant VM Recovery and Veeam Explorer for granular application data recovery scenarios
- Design Veeam Cloud Connect configuration for offsite backup storage using IBM Cloud infrastructure
Zerto Disaster Recovery
- Apply Zerto Virtual Replication deployment with Virtual Replication Appliances on IBM Cloud VMware infrastructure
- Implement Zerto Virtual Protection Groups for application-consistent replication with journal-based recovery points
- Analyze Zerto disaster recovery testing procedures including failover testing and failback operations
- Evaluate Zerto Cloud Manager integration for multi-site disaster recovery orchestration across IBM Cloud regions
5
Domain 5: Migration Planning and Execution
2 topics
Migration Assessment and Planning
- Analyze existing VMware infrastructure using VMware vRealize Network Insight and RVTools for migration readiness assessment
- Apply application dependency mapping using VMware vRealize Operations and third-party discovery tools for migration waves
- Evaluate workload characteristics including CPU, memory, storage, and network requirements for IBM Cloud sizing
- Design migration timeline considering application criticality, maintenance windows, and business impact analysis
- Implement migration project governance including stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and rollback procedures
Migration Execution and Validation
- Apply pre-migration validation including network connectivity tests, storage compatibility checks, and security policy verification
- Implement migration execution using HCX migration wizard with workload scheduling and resource allocation
- Analyze post-migration validation procedures including application functionality testing and performance benchmarking
- Apply migration rollback procedures using HCX reverse migration and snapshot-based recovery methods
- Evaluate migration success criteria including RTO/RPO achievement, application performance, and user acceptance
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Domain 6: Security Controls and Compliance Monitoring
2 topics
VMware Security Implementation
- Implement VMware vSphere security hardening following CIS benchmarks and DISA STIG guidelines on IBM Cloud
- Apply NSX-T distributed firewall micro-segmentation policies for zero-trust network architecture implementation
- Analyze VMware vSphere encryption including vSAN encryption, VM encryption, and vMotion encryption configurations
- Implement VMware vRealize Log Insight integration with IBM Cloud Security and Compliance Center for centralized logging
- Design identity and access management using VMware vIDM federation with IBM Cloud IAM and multi-factor authentication
Compliance and Governance
- Apply compliance monitoring using IBM Cloud Security and Compliance Center for SOC 2, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 requirements
- Implement automated compliance scanning using VMware vRealize Operations compliance dashboards and IBM Cloud Config Rules
- Analyze audit trail requirements including vCenter Server logs, NSX-T audit logs, and IBM Cloud Activity Tracker events
- Evaluate data residency and sovereignty requirements for VMware workloads across IBM Cloud regional deployments
Scope
Included Topics
- All domains of S2000-018 IBM Certified Specialty - Cloud for VMware v1: VMware on IBM Cloud: deployment models (VaaS, dedicated, shared), vSphere cluster management; NSX-T networking, HCX migration, hybrid connectivity; vSAN and NFS storage, Veeam backup, Zerto DR; migrat.
- Exam-specific technical content covering ion planning and execution; VMware security controls, compliance monitoring..
Not Covered
- Topics outside the S2000-018 exam scope and other certification levels.
- Current pricing, promotional offers, and vendor-specific values that change over time.
- Implementation details for competing vendor products and platforms.
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