VMware · hands-on lab
vSphere 04 — Virtual networking
Create a port group on a standard switch, understand VMkernel adapters, and connect a VM’s NIC.
- 50 minutesTime in the lab
- IntermediateLevel
- 4 tasksChecked automatically
- CertificateVerifiable link when you finish
The situation
VMs reach the network through virtual switches and port groups. Build and inspect them.
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
- Find the host switch
- Create a port group
- Identify VMkernel traffic
- Distributed vs standardquestion
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.