VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage Version 6.5 Labs


Termination of VMware IT Academy by Broadcom

Broadcom VMware has terminated the VMware IT Academy and Academic Software License programs. In accordance with our Broadcom agreements, NDG will support VMware ICM and OSS labs until the required termination. All VMware IT Academy labs will be completely removed from NDG services August 2025.

In our continued commitment to supporting learners and academic institutions, NDG is providing alternative virtualization learning options. The NDG Proxmox VE 8: Setup and Management labs enable academic institutions to transition from VMware while continuing to teach virtualization effectively.

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VMware vSphere ICM 6.5 Labs

These labs provide hands-on training in the skills needed to install, configure and manage VMware vSphere® using a variety of vSphere functions and features.

The NETLAB+ VMware vSphere ICM 6.5 pod is used to support the VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage 6.5 labs.

Certification Paths

Please be aware that VCP6.5-DCV Certification requires training in addition to VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage Version 6.5 The most common path for new learners to achieve the VCP6.5-DCV certification will be: VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage Version 6.5 and VMware vSphere Optimize and Scale 6.5 (more information on O&S 6.5 coming soon).

See details regarding the steps below of VMware's requirements for the VMware Certified Professional 6.5 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6.5-DCV)

Path 1 - Steps to certification for new learners:

  • 6 months experience with vSphere 6.5
  • Required training course (can be ICM 6.5 or O&S 6.5)
  • Complete vSphere 6.0 Foundations Exam or vSphere 6.5 Foundations Exam (Recommended training = VMware ICM 6.0 or 6.5)
  • Complete VCP6.5-DCV Exam (Recommended training = VMware O&S 6.5)

Path 2 - Steps to certification for individuals with vSphere 6.0 training, not VCP certified:

  • Attend the vSphere What's New [V5.5 to V6.5] training course.
  • Complete vSphere 6.0 Foundations Exam or vSphere 6.5 Foundations Exam (Recommended training = VMware ICM 6.0 or 6.5)
  • Complete VCP6.5-DCV Exam (Recommended training = VMware O&S 6.5)

Please note that vSphere V5.x courses WILL NOT satisfy the VCP6.5-DCV certification upon passing the exam. You must complete a vSphere V6.5 course to achieve certification if you do not hold a valid VCP certification, or if you hold a valid VCP5-DCV, the vSphere: What's New [V5.5 to V6.5] is recommended.

Supported Lab List

Lab Title
1 Navigating the vSphere Client
2 Installing ESXi
3 Configuring ESXi Hosts
4 Deploying and Configuring a Virtual Machine
5 Working with vCenter Server
6 Creating Folders in vCenter Server Appliance
7 Using Standard Switches
8 Accessing iSCSI Storage
9 Accessing VMFS Storage
10 Accessing NFS Storage
11 Using Templates and Clones
12 Modifying Virtual Machines
13 Migrating Virtual Machines
14 Managing Virtual Machines
15 Managing Resource Pools
16 Managing vApps
17 Monitoring Virtual Machine Performance
18 Using Alarms
19 Using vSphere HA
20 Implementing a vSphere DRS Cluster
21 Using vSphere Update Manager