VMware vSAN: Troubleshooting [V7] (VSANT7)

1 Course Introduction

• Introductions and course logistics
• Course objectives

2 vSAN Architecture

• Describe the vSAN architecture and components
• Describe the policy-driven, object-based vSAN storage environment
• Describe the vSAN software components: CLOM, DOM, LSOM, CMMDS, and RDT
• Explain the relationships between the vSAN software components
• Explain the relationship between objects and components
• Determine how specific storage policies affect components
• Describe component placement

3 Troubleshooting Methodology

• Use a structured approach to solve configuration and operational problems
• Apply troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and optimize troubleshooting efficiency

4 Troubleshooting Tools

• Discuss the improvements and added capabilities in Skyline Health for vSAN
• Use Skyline Health for vSAN to identify and correct issues in vSAN
• Discuss the ways to run various command-line tools
• Discuss the ways to access VMware vSphere® ESXi™ Shell
• Use commands to view, configure, and manage your vSphere environment
• Discuss the esxcli vsan namespace commands
• Discuss when to use Ruby vSphere Console (RVC) commands
• Explain which log files are useful for vSAN troubleshooting
• Use log files to help troubleshoot vSAN problems