• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In this challenge, you will configure a VMware vCenter Server Appliance. First, you will create a file-based backup of the vCenter server, and then you will configure the vCenter server to forward logs to a remote syslog server. Next, you will configure the vCenter server to synchronize time settings with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, and then you will configure the password expiration settings. Finally, you will enable SSH connectivity to a vCenter server, and then you will test the connection. Note: Once you begin a challenge you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your progress. Please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Learning Objectives

In this challenge, you will configure a VMware vCenter Server Appliance. First, you will create a file-based backup of the vCenter server, and then you will configure the vCenter server to forward logs to a remote syslog server. Next, you will configure the vCenter server to synchronize time settings with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, and then you will configure the password expiration settings. Finally, you will enable SSH connectivity to a vCenter server, and then you will test the connection. Note: Once you begin a challenge you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your progress. Please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.