VMware · hands-on lab

vSphere 03 — Datastores & storage

Explore datastores, see free/used capacity, upload an ISO, and understand VMFS vs NFS.

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45 minutesTime in the lab
IntermediateLevel
4 tasksChecked automatically
CertificateVerifiable link when you finish

The situation

Storage is where VM files live. Inspect the datastores and upload installation media.

Where to do it (free)

Open a free VMware Hands-on Labs vSphere lab at hol.vmware.com (real vCenter in your browser, no install), or use VMware Workstation Pro (free for personal use) with a nested ESXi if you have the RAM.
Everything below is clicked in the vSphere Client (the vCenter web UI).

What you will do

List the datastores
Read the type
Upload media
VMFS vs NFSquestion

How it works

The lab opens in your browser: a real terminal or desktop, nothing to install. Work through the tasks, press Check after each one and the portal verifies your work. Stuck? Ask for a hint. Finish every task and you get a certificate page with its own verification link for LinkedIn or your CV.