Virtual Datacenter

126 hours

18 weeks

7 hours
per week

Server virtualization—using software to simulate a computer system—is a highly valued skill in today’s workplace. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size and will form a foundation of knowledge for most other VMware technologies in the software-defined data center.

Topics include:

vSphere environment
Virtual networks & infrastructure
Virtual machines
vMotion migration
High Availability and Fault Tolerance
DRS clusters and scalability

Receive the Virtual Datacenter certificate by completing three courses:

COMP 651 Virtual Datacenter 1
COMP 652 Virtual Datacenter 2

Virtual Datacenter Schedule

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Next Steps

Information Technology Enrollment Process

Which certificate is right for you? Our IT Self-Assessment can help you identify your IT skill level to select the right certificate program for you.

Read the enrollment instructions & class details. Once Spring 2025 enrollment opens on Monday, December 2, 2024, please enroll promptly as some classes fill quickly.
Meet with a Counselor to discuss your Educational Plan, understand the requirements for the courses, and map out your career path. To make an appointment with a counselor, call North City Campus at (619) 388-1800 or email SDCENorthCity@sdccd.edu.

Possible Career Paths

Examples of jobs you may be qualified for after completion of this program:

Computer Support Specialist $18-41/hr.
Web Developer $13-56/hr.
Database Administrator $27-63/hr.