VMware vSphere Trainings

VMware vSphere: the enterprise datacenter virtualisation platform

VMware vSphere remains widely used x86 virtualisation platform in enterprise datacenters. Composed of the ESXi hypervisor and the centralised vCenter Server manager, it allows pooling physical servers, running hundreds of virtual machines with high availability (HA), automatic load balancing (DRS), live migration (vMotion) and hyperconverged storage (vSAN). vSphere is the technical foundation of VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX (network and security), vSAN (software-defined storage) and Tanzu (managed Kubernetes).

In French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva private banks, international organisations around Lake Geneva, telecom operators, university hospitals, cantonal administrations, pharmaceutical industries and IT integrators run vSphere as the foundation of their critical infrastructure. ITTA offers the official VMware vSphere catalogue, delivered by certified virtualisation architects and system engineers active with Swiss and international clients.

Following an official VMware vSphere training opens access to highly demanded roles: virtualised infrastructure administrator, datacenter engineer, private cloud architect, storage and backup engineer, network and security engineer (NSX), platform Site Reliability Engineer. VMware certifications (VCTA-DCV, VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV and the Broadcom evolution) remain a strong reference on the Swiss market, particularly for experienced infrastructure profiles.

Whether you are a Windows or Linux administrator ramping up on virtualisation, a datacenter engineer, an infrastructure architect, a platform manager, a private cloud consultant or an integrator, our VMware vSphere training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full path, from install and configure to advanced design and container orchestration with Tanzu.

The ITTA VMware vSphere catalogue

vSphere Install, Configure and Manage (ICM)

VMware vSphere v8 – Install, Configure and Manage is a widely used tool training on the current version. The programme covers ESXi and vCenter Server installation and configuration, virtual machine management, storage (VMFS, NFS, vSAN datastores), virtual network (standard and distributed vSwitch), high availability (HA, FT), load balancing (DRS), vMotion migration, identity and permission management. It is the foundation of the VCP-DCV certification and the priority target for any profile aiming to master vSphere in production.

vSphere Fast Track and Advanced Administration

For experienced profiles wishing to accelerate, VMware vSphere v8 – Fast Track combines ICM and Optimize & Scale into an intensive path covering install, advanced configuration, troubleshooting, performance and scaling. VMware vSphere v8 – Advanced Administration is a practice-oriented workshop on troubleshooting, optimisation and advanced scenarios: performance analysis, PowerCLI scripting, storage and network troubleshooting, automation, backup and restore.

vSphere Design and architecture

VMware vSphere v8 – Design targets architects and senior engineers who must design a robust vSphere infrastructure. The programme covers requirements gathering, architectural choices (compute, storage, network, security), sizing, resilience, multi-site patterns, integration with vSAN and NSX, and justification of architectural decisions. It is the foundation of the VCAP-DCV Design certification.

vSphere with Tanzu and What’s New

VMware vSphere v8 with Tanzu – Deploy and Manage covers managed Kubernetes integration directly in vSphere: Supervisor Cluster deployment, Tanzu Kubernetes Clusters management, namespaces, managed services, integration with vSAN and NSX. VMware vSphere v8 – What’s New is the delta course for profiles already comfortable with an earlier version (v7 or v6.7): ESXi 8, vCenter 8, DPU/SmartNIC, AI integrations, vSphere with Tanzu, security and hardening.

vSphere and the publisher ecosystem at ITTA

VMware vSphere fits into a broader infrastructure and cloud ecosystem. The virtualisation sub-domain regroups our vSphere, vSAN, NSX and end-user computing training. The Microsoft Azure publisher complements vSphere for hybrid architectures, with Azure VMware Solution, Arc and cloud migration of vSphere workloads. The systems and networking sub-domain covers Windows Server, Linux and enterprise networking, a frequent prerequisite of vSphere profiles. Audit and cybersecurity covers hypervisor hardening and compliance best practices, complementary to NSX. Cloud computing covers Azure, AWS and GCP for profiles combining private and public cloud.

VMware vSphere trends in 2026

VMware vSphere continues to evolve in 2026 within the Broadcom transition. vSphere 8 remains widely used stable version, with strong attention on DPU/SmartNIC to offload network and security, GPU integration for AI workloads, vSphere with Tanzu for native Kubernetes, and hypervisor hardening. VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) regroups vSphere, vSAN, NSX and Aria for a complete private cloud. Hybrid architectures combining on-premise vSphere with Azure VMware Solution, AWS VMware Cloud or Google Cloud VMware Engine progress. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current practices.

VMware vSphere training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our VMware vSphere courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a VMware Certified Instructor live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes official VMware Learning Platform labs, access to official VMware materials and concrete cases inspired by real datacenter projects. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your internal infrastructure (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, cloud integrations) and priority industrialisation cases.

Why train on VMware vSphere at ITTA

ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our VMware trainers are VCP, VCAP and VCI certified virtualisation architects and system engineers active on vSphere platforms with Swiss and international clients, covering administration, design, security, PowerCLI automation and cloud integrations. The VMware catalogue regroups our courses covering the full vSphere path, from fundamentals to advanced architecture and container orchestration with Tanzu. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, preparing the VCTA-DCV, VCP-DCV and VCAP-DCV certifications and identifying funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with vSphere labs to manipulate from the first hours, configuration and troubleshooting scenarios to solve, concrete cases inspired by real datacenter projects (vMotion migration, vSAN configuration, Tanzu deployment, NSX integration) and individualised follow-up throughout the path. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.

Our training is aimed at varied audiences: system administrators ramping up on virtualisation, datacenter engineers, storage and backup engineers, infrastructure architects, platform managers, private cloud consultants, integrators and operations teams. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• VMware vSphere v8 – Install, Configure and Manage
• VMware vSphere v8 – Fast Track
• VMware vSphere v8 – Advanced Administration
• VMware vSphere v8 – Design
• VMware vSphere v8 with Tanzu – Deploy and Manage
• VMware vSphere v8 – What’s New

FAQ

Which VMware vSphere course to choose to start?

VMware vSphere v8 – Install, Configure and Manage (ICM) is the natural entry for any profile administering vSphere in production. It is the foundation of the VCP-DCV certification. Profiles experienced on an earlier version can start directly with What’s New for the upgrade, or with Fast Track to combine ICM and Optimize & Scale. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your profile.

What is the difference between VCP-DCV and VCAP-DCV?

VCP-DCV (Data Center Virtualization) validates vSphere administration skills and is the unavoidable entry certification. VCAP-DCV (Advanced Professional) validates an expert level on the Deploy or Design of complex vSphere infrastructures. Our vSphere Design course specifically prepares for VCAP-DCV Design. Our pedagogical team guides you.

Does vSphere with Tanzu replace classic Kubernetes?

vSphere with Tanzu integrates Kubernetes directly into vSphere via Supervisor Cluster and Tanzu Kubernetes Clusters, unifying VM and container management on the same platform. It complements classic Kubernetes (deployed on Linux) for organisations already equipped with vSphere that wish to orchestrate containers without changing foundation. Our vSphere with Tanzu course covers this scope.

Are your VMware courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire VMware vSphere catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your internal infrastructure (vSphere versions, vSAN, NSX integrations, backup, cloud) and priority industrialisation cases. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.