Build, manage and secure a VMware Cloud Foundation 9 private cloud: architecture, deployment with the VCF Installer, fleet management, workload domains, NSX networking, vSAN storage, certificates, life cycle management, security and upgrade paths.
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What is VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation)?
VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) is an advanced-level, 3-month instructor-led course that prepares you for the 2V0-17.25 exam at INFOTICS Academy. Delivery: Live online / on campus. The fee is shared individually after you apply. The next batch starts on 14 November 2026.
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 brings compute (vSphere), storage (vSAN), networking (NSX) and cloud management (VCF Operations and Automation) together into one integrated, lifecycle-managed private cloud. This program follows Broadcom's official course VMware Cloud Foundation: Build, Manage, and Secure [V9.0] and takes you from the architecture of a VCF fleet through deployment, day-2 operations and security.
You plan and deploy a VCF private cloud with the VCF Installer, stand up fleet-management components (VCF Operations for Networks and for Logs, and the Identity Broker), manage licensing and single sign-on, create and manage workload domains, build NSX networking and Virtual Private Clouds, present Fibre Channel/iSCSI/NFS and vSAN storage, manage certificates, run life cycle management (software depots, upgrades, backup and restore), and apply the platform's security, compliance and resilience features — finishing with the supported upgrade paths to VCF 9.0.
VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) at a glance
Certification
VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator
Exam code
2V0-17.25
Vendor / track
VMware
Level
Advanced
Duration
3 Months
Delivery
Live online / on campus
Exam voucher
VMware certification exam included in the course fee INFOTICS reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time without prior notice. Please confirm the current offer with an advisor when you enroll.
Course fee
Shared after you apply (personalized quote)
Attendance for certificate
At least 75%
Last updated
Exam outline checked
Why is VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) worth it?
Banks, telecom companies and large organizations often run their data center servers on VMware.
Since Broadcom acquired VMware in 2023, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and vSphere Foundation (VVF) are its main offerings, so new projects and upgrades use them.
VCF brings compute (vSphere), storage (vSAN) and networking (NSX) together as a private cloud, a skill few engineers have.
The VMware certification exam is included in the course fee.
Exam voucher offer through INFOTICS: VMware certification exam included in the course fee. INFOTICS reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time without prior notice. Please confirm the current offer with an advisor when you enroll.
What will you learn?
Explain VCF architecture and distinguish fleet-level from instance-level components and roles
Plan and deploy a VCF private cloud with the VCF Installer (planning workbook and deployment specification)
Deploy fleet-management components: VCF Operations for Networks and for Logs, and the VCF Identity Broker
Manage licensing, single sign-on, users, groups and passwords across a VCF instance
Create and manage workload domains and import vCenter as a workload domain
Build NSX networking and Virtual Private Clouds, and present Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS and vSAN storage
Manage certificates, run life cycle management (software depots, upgrades, backup and restore)
Apply VCF security, compliance and resilience, and follow the supported upgrade paths to VCF 9.0
Who is this course for?
Designed for
vSphere administrators, virtualization and infrastructure engineers and architects who design, deploy, operate or secure a VMware Cloud Foundation private cloud.
Prerequisites
Solid vSphere administration experience (ESX, vCenter, networking, storage) is expected. Completing the VMware VVF (vSphere Foundation) program first is the recommended route.
What is in the curriculum?
12 modules · 78 recorded lessons and labs. Live classes follow the same order; recordings and slides unlock in your learner account after you enroll.
Module 1 Course introduction3 lessons
Orientation and what the course covers.
Introduction and course logistics
Course objectives
Lab environment overview
Module 2 VCF private cloud: overview and architecture8 lessons
What VCF is and how it is built.
Define VCF and its key features
VCF use cases and capabilities
Integrated security across all layers of VCF
Advanced services of VCF
Architecture of the VCF private cloud
Components of the VCF private cloud
Fleet-level vs instance-level components
Roles in the VCF private cloud
Module 3 VCF private cloud deployment9 lessons
Plan and deploy a VCF fleet.
Fleet deployment considerations
Planning and preparing a VCF deployment
The Planning and Preparation Workbook
High-level deployment steps and sequence
Deployment configuration of VCF instance core components
Deployment configuration of VCF fleet-management components
Deploy a fleet with the VCF Installer wizard
Deploy a fleet from a deployment-specification JSON file
Lab: deploy a VCF fleet with the VCF InstallerLab
Module 4 VCF post-deployment tasks5 lessons
Stand up fleet services and learn the interfaces.
Navigate the VCF Operations interface
Navigate the VCF Automation interface
Navigate the vSphere Client interface
VCF Operations for Networks, VCF Operations for Logs and VCF Identity Broker
Lab: deploy VCF Operations for Networks/Logs and the Identity BrokerLab
Module 5 VCF fleet management8 lessons
Licensing, single sign-on and identity.
The VCF licensing model
Assign and manage VCF licenses; troubleshoot licensing
Single sign-on architecture and the VCF Identity Broker
Supported directories and identity providers
Configure single sign-on across a VCF instance
Manage users and user groups
Manage passwords in VCF
Lab: configure SSO, users and passwordsLab
Module 6 VCF workload domains6 lessons
Create and manage workload domains.
VCF domains and workload-domain management
Design considerations and prerequisites for a workload domain
Create a workload domain
vCenter groups and vCenter linked groups
Import vCenter as a workload domain using VCF Operations
Lab: create and manage a workload domainLab
Module 7 VCF networking (NSX)8 lessons
Virtual networking and Virtual Private Clouds.
The role of NSX in VCF and the default NSX objects
Workload-domain networking options and NSX constructs
Virtual Private Cloud concepts and constructs
Centralized vs distributed network connectivity
Configure distributed and centralized connectivity
NSX Edge cluster status and BGP peering (CLI)
Create a Virtual Private Cloud and subnets
Lab: build a Virtual Private Cloud with NSXLab
Module 8 VCF storage management8 lessons
Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS and vSAN.
Fibre Channel storage systems and configuration
iSCSI components, addressing and multipathing
NFS as principal and supplemental storage for ESX
Deploy and validate a vSAN cluster
Apply custom storage policies to VMs and disks
Monitor vSAN and vSAN reports in VCF Operations
Maintenance-mode options and powering down a vSAN cluster
Lab: vSAN and storage policiesLab
Module 9 VCF certificate management5 lessons
Public key infrastructure and certificates.
Public key infrastructure and certificate signing requests
CA options in SDDC Manager
Integrate VCF Operations with Microsoft CA and OpenSSL CA
Manage certificates in VCF
Lab: integrate and manage certificatesLab
Module 10 VCF life cycle management6 lessons
Keep the fleet current and recoverable.
Life cycle management of VCF fleet management
Configure software depots
Upgrade and patch fleet-management components
Life cycle management of the VCF management components
Back up and restore fleet-level and VCF management components
Lab: patch with software depots and back up management componentsLab
Module 11 VCF security6 lessons
Security, compliance and resilience.
Security, compliance and resilience in VCF
Integrated security features across all layers
Advanced networking and security capabilities
Monitor user and infrastructure security
Compliance benchmarks
Monitor configuration drift
Module 12 VCF upgrade paths6 lessons
Supported upgrades to VCF 9.0.
Supported upgrade paths to VCF 9.0
Upgrade key considerations and compatibility assessments
Upgrade sequence from existing vSphere
Upgrade sequence from vSphere with VCF Operations
Upgrade sequence from VCF 5.2 with Aria components
Revision and design review
Which hands-on labs come with this course?
2 labs on real machines or real consoles, checked for you. The rest open in your learner portal after you enroll.
Small batches with attendance recorded every session. A 75% attendance record is required for the completion certificate.
Recorded lessons and materials
Catch up on any class and revise from recordings, slides and PDFs in the LMS.
Guided hands-on labs
Scenario-based lab work you complete and submit evidence for.
Proctored mock exam
A 135-minute timed assessment with domain-level scoring and controlled retakes.
Verified digital badge and certificate
Earn a shareable badge and a QR-verified certificate, each with a public verification page.
Career portal access
CV and portfolio profile, job board and employer visibility for your verified credentials.
Independent training provider: this course prepares you for the 2V0-17.25 exam. The exam itself is sat and paid for separately with the certifying body. INFOTICS badges and certificates are training credentials, not vendor certifications.
Step 1Try it freeBook a free demo class or ask an advisor on WhatsApp: fee, timings and installments, no obligation.
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Step 3Learn, practice, certifyLive classes with recordings, hands-on labs, practice tests and exam guidance, then your certificate and digital badge.Live classesLabsPractice testsDigital badge
Applying reserves your seat. An advisor confirms your personalized fee (corporate, scholarship or group rates apply) and emails your invoice or installment plan; your place is activated once 50% is paid. You will be asked to create a free learner account first.
Frequently asked questions about VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation)
Which VCF version is taught?
The course follows the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 outline ("Build, Manage, and Secure [V9.0]"). Your trainer uses the current 9.x release in the lab environment and notes differences between recent versions.
Is there a certification exam?
Yes — VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator (exam 2V0-17.25). The program builds the skills; the exam is booked and paid separately with Broadcom/VMware.
Do I need my own hardware?
No. Labs are delivered in a hosted lab environment, so all you need is a computer with a stable internet connection.
Build, manage and operate VMware vSphere Foundation 9: ESXi, vCenter, networking, storage, vSAN, HA and DRS, VCF Operations, lifecycle and Kubernetes, in 40 hours of live, lab-based training.
40 Hours
2V0-16.25
VMware certification exam included in the course fee
INFOTICS may change or end this offer without prior notice. Confirm when you enroll.
The official vSphere 8 administration outline: install ESXi 8, deploy vCenter 8, and configure networking, storage, virtual machines, vMotion, HA and DRS clusters and lifecycle management.
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