TQUKE0422_4055 - VMware Cloud Director (VCD) Administrator

Role:

• Deploy and configure VMware Cloud Director components.
• Integrate VMware Cloud Director with vCenter Server and NSX for networking.
• Configure resource pools, storage policies, and other infrastructure elements.
• Create and manage organizations (tenants) and assign roles and permissions to users and groups.
• Enforce security policies and manage access controls.
• Allocate and manage compute, storage, and network resources for tenants.
• Monitor resource utilization and ensure optimal performance.
• Handle resource scaling for dynamic workloads.
• Onboard new tenants and set up their virtual datacenters (vDCs).
• Provide tenants with self-service portals and catalog access.
• Handle tenant-specific configurations, such as virtual networking and VM templates.
• Apply updates and patches to VMware Cloud Director and underlying infrastructure.
• Conduct backup and disaster recovery testing.
• Leverage APIs to automate provisioning and management tasks.
• Integrate VMware Cloud Director with third-party tools or custom scripts for automation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Key Skills and Knowledge Areas

• Virtualization: Deep understanding of VMware vSphere, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
• Networking: Knowledge of VMware NSX (V or T), VLANs, VPNs, and software-defined networking (SDN).
• Storage: Experience with storage systems and VMware storage technologies like vSAN.
• Cloud Management: Familiarity with multi-tenancy and self-service concepts.
• Scripting: Skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or RESTful API usage.
• Security: Understanding of security principles, firewalls, and access control.

Tools and Technologies

• VMware Cloud Director: Primary platform for administration.
• vSphere/vCenter: Managing the underlying infrastructure.
• NSX: For networking and security.
• vRealize Suite: Includes tools like vRealize Operations and vRealize Orchestrator.
• Third-party integrations: Tools like Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure as code