2V0-13.24

The VMware vSphere 7.x Install, Configure, Manage [VCP-DCV] exam (2V0-13.24) covers a broad range of vSphere administration topics. The main points can be grouped into these key areas:

1. vSphere Installation and Configuration:

• VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA): Installation, configuration, high availability (HA), and lifecycle management. Understanding different deployment models (embedded, external PSC).
• ESXi Host Installation and Configuration: Installation methods, networking configuration (vSwitches, dvSwitches), storage configuration (VMFS, NFS, iSCSI, vSAN), and host profiles.
• vCenter Server High Availability (HA) and DRS: Understanding and configuring HA and DRS clusters, including failover mechanisms and resource management.
• Update Management: Patching and upgrading ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.

2. Virtual Machine Management:

• VM Creation and Management: Creating, cloning, migrating, and managing virtual machines (VMs). Different VM types and configurations.
• Resource Allocation and Management: Understanding and configuring resource pools, CPU, memory, and storage allocation.
• VMware vMotion, Storage vMotion, and Storage DRS: Understanding and utilizing these technologies for live migration of VMs and storage optimization.
• Snapshots and Templates: Creating and managing snapshots and templates for backups and efficient VM deployment.
• High Availability (HA) and Fault Tolerance (FT): Understanding and configuring HA and FT for VM protection and high availability.

3. Storage Management:

• VMFS and NFS Datastores: Creation, management, and troubleshooting of VMFS and NFS datastores.
• iSCSI and Fibre Channel Storage: Understanding and configuring iSCSI and Fibre Channel storage.
• vSAN: Basic understanding of vSAN architecture and configuration.
• Storage vMotion: Live migration of VMs between datastores.
• Storage I/O Control (Storage Policy-Based Management): Creating and applying storage policies to VMs.

4. Networking:

• Virtual Switches and Port Groups: Creating and managing vSwitches and port groups.
• Distributed Switches (vDS): Understanding and configuring vDS for network virtualization.
• Networking High Availability: Configuring high availability for network components.
• Network Virtualization: A basic understanding of Network Virtualization concepts.

5. Security:

• vCenter Server Security: Securing vCenter Server and the vSphere environment.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Managing user permissions and access control.
• vSphere Security Best Practices: Implementing security best practices for the vSphere environment.

6. Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• vCenter Server Management: Using vCenter Server to monitor the health and performance of the vSphere environment.
• Performance Monitoring: Understanding and interpreting performance metrics.
• Troubleshooting: Basic troubleshooting techniques for common vSphere issues.
• Log Management: Understanding and using vCenter Server logs for troubleshooting.

This isn't an exhaustive list, but it covers the major areas emphasized in the 2V0-13.24 exam. The exam focuses heavily on practical knowledge and the ability to configure and troubleshoot vSphere environments. Hands-on experience is critical for success. Rely on the official VMware documentation and practice exams to fully prepare.