VMware vSphere 7 Learning Hub

🎯 Overview

Professional VMware vSphere 7 learning solution with enterprise-grade automation and security features. Comprehensive learning resources and practical examples for VMware vSphere 7.0 virtualization platform with hands-on tutorials, automation scripts, and enterprise-grade examples for mastering vSphere 7 administration and development.

Repository Type: Educational & Enterprise VMware Solutions
Technology Stack: PowerCLI, vSphere API, PowerShell, Python, REST API
Target Audience: VMware Administrators, DevOps Engineers, Cloud Architects

📊 Repository Stats

• Files: 32+
• Technologies: Python PowerShell YAML Bash
• Type: Infrastructure Automation
• Status: Production Ready

✨ Key Features

• 🏗️ Enterprise Architecture - Production-ready infrastructure
• 🎯 Comprehensive Learning Path - Structured tutorials from basics to advanced topics
• 🚀 Hands-on Labs - Practical exercises with real-world scenarios
• 🔒 Zero-Trust Security - Enterprise-grade security implementations
• 🤖 Automation Scripts - PowerCLI and Python automation examples
• 📊 Performance Monitoring - vSphere performance analysis tools
• 🛠️ Infrastructure as Code - Terraform and Ansible integrations
• 📚 Rich Documentation - Step-by-step guides and API references
• 🧪 Quality Assurance - Automated testing and validation
• 🔄 CI/CD Integration - GitHub Actions workflows for automation
• 🛡️ Compliance Ready - SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA standards

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• VMware vSphere 7.0+ environment (vCenter Server + ESXi hosts)
• Python 3.8+ for API automation scripts
• PowerShell 5.1+ or PowerShell Core 7+
• VMware PowerCLI 12.0+ module
• Git for repository management
• Docker (optional, for containerized examples)

Installation

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/uldyssian-sh/vmware-vsphere-7-learn.git
cd vmware-vsphere-7-learn

# Install Python dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Install PowerCLI (Windows/Linux/macOS)
Install-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI -Scope CurrentUser

# Verify installation
python scripts/python/vsphere-api-examples.py --help

Quick Examples

Python vSphere API

from scripts.python.vsphere_api_examples import vSphereManager

# Connect to vCenter
vsphere = vSphereManager("vcenter.example.com", "username", "password")
vsphere.connect()

# List all VMs
vms = vsphere.get_all_vms()
for vm in vms:
    print(f"VM: {vm.name}, State: {vm.power_state}")

PowerCLI VM Deployment

# Deploy VM from template
.\scripts\powercli\deploy-vm.ps1 -vCenterServer "vcenter.example.com" `
  -VMName "web-server-01" -Template "ubuntu-20.04-template" `
  -Datastore "datastore1" -Cluster "production" -Network "VM Network" -PowerOn

📚 Documentation

Learning Path

• vSphere 7 Fundamentals - Core concepts and architecture
• Getting Started Tutorial - First steps with vSphere 7
• Lab Exercises - Hands-on practical labs
• Script Examples - Ready-to-use automation scripts

Technical References

• PowerCLI Examples - PowerShell automation scripts
• Python API Examples - vSphere API automation
• Bash Utilities - Environment setup scripts
• Testing Framework - Validation and testing tools

Enterprise Resources

• Security Best Practices - Enterprise security guidelines
• Performance Optimization - Performance tuning guides
• API Reference - Official VMware API documentation

🔧 Configuration

Environment Setup

1. vCenter Connection

export VCENTER_SERVER="vcenter.example.com"
export VCENTER_USERNAME="[email protected]"
export VCENTER_PASSWORD="<secure-password>"

2. Python Configuration

# config.py
VCENTER_CONFIG = {
    'host': 'vcenter.example.com',
    'port': 443,
    'username': '[email protected]',
    'password': '<secure-password>',
    'ignore_ssl': True  # Only for lab environments
}

3. PowerCLI Configuration

# Set PowerCLI configuration
Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -Confirm:$false
Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -ParticipateInCEIP $false -Confirm:$false

📊 Learning Modules

Module 1: vSphere Fundamentals

# Start with basic concepts
cd labs/lab-01-installation
cat README.md

# Follow the tutorial
open docs/tutorials/01-introduction.md

Module 2: API Automation

# Python vSphere API examples
from scripts.python.vsphere_api_examples import vSphereManager

# Connect and list inventory
vsphere = vSphereManager("vcenter.local", "admin", "password")
if vsphere.connect():
    vms = vsphere.get_all_vms()
    hosts = vsphere.get_all_hosts()
    dc_info = vsphere.get_datacenter_info()

Module 3: PowerCLI Automation

# PowerCLI VM management
Connect-VIServer -Server vcenter.local

# Deploy VM using our script
.\scripts\powercli\deploy-vm.ps1 -vCenterServer "vcenter.local" `
  -VMName "test-vm" -Template "ubuntu-template" `
  -Datastore "datastore1" -Cluster "cluster1" -Network "VM Network"

🧪 Testing & Validation

Script Validation

# Validate Python scripts
python -m py_compile scripts/python/vsphere-api-examples.py

# Test PowerShell scripts
PowerShell -Command "Test-Path scripts/powercli/deploy-vm.ps1"

# Validate configuration files
yamllint .github/workflows/

Environment Testing

# Test Python scripts
python -c "import sys; sys.path.append('scripts/python'); print('Python modules available')"

# Test PowerCLI module
PowerShell -Command "Get-Module -ListAvailable VMware.PowerCLI"

Automated Testing

# Run GitHub Actions locally (using act)
act -j test

# Manual validation
ls scripts/bash/

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see LICENSE file.

🆘 Support

• 🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues
• 📖 Documentation: GitHub Pages

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