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VMware ESXi Virtualization Lab
Lab and demonstration project. No client or employer information is shown.
Overview
Built a virtualization lab demonstrating VM deployment, virtual networking, storage and basic troubleshooting.
Objective
Demonstrate how virtual machines, storage and networking fit together on an ESXi host.
Technologies
- VMware ESXi
- vSphere
- Virtual Machines
- vSwitch
- Port Groups
Architecture
- Users / Clients
- Port Groups
- vSwitch
- ESXi Host (VMs + Datastore)
Implementation
- Installed ESXi and configured a datastore.
- Created virtual machines and installed guest operating systems.
- Built a vSwitch with port groups to separate traffic.
- Practised snapshots and common VM troubleshooting.
Key configuration
- Datastore layout
- vSwitch and port group mapping
- VM hardware settings
Challenges
Mapping port groups correctly so VMs could reach the right network.
Result
A working ESXi lab with VMs on separated virtual networks.
Lessons learned
Check the virtual network mapping before suspecting the guest operating system.