Overview

In this Milestone, we will expand our vCenter architecture with 3 new hypervisors (*nested virtualization). We will also learn how to import OVA (Exported Virtual Appliances) from an external server as well as how to create our own templates, suitable for export later.

Guide Pages:

• Nested Virtualization
• Creating VM Templates

Reflection:

• Overall I thought that this milestone was fairly straightforward. I found it interesting being able to host nested ESXi Servers within my vCenter environment as it can be a useful for testing a clustered environment or various different hypervisors with limited resources.
• I also appreciated being able to create VM templates and specifications as it can allow for a more efficient and standardized deployment of base VMs for use in various different setups and environments.
• Lastly, one takeaway from this milestone lab was to ensure that VMWare Tools is both Installed and Running (on boot) before you take your base VM template/image as this can prevent you from being able to properly manage your VM clones post deployment.

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Deliverables

Deliverable 1 - Screenshot showing the A records for the Nested 1-3 ESXi servers successfully created on my DNS.

Deliverable 2 - Screenshot of my 4 ESXi Hypervisor Servers successfully added to my SYS350 vCenter Cluster.

Deliverable 3 - Screenshot of the Cloning Task as shown in the vCenter Task Console showing a successful deployment of a new Kali VM via Template.

Deliverable 4.1 + 4.2 - Screenshots of me using a Template to successfully deploy a clone of a Rocky VM as well as verification that the VM's custom IP configuration was able to be applied.