VMware Cloud on AWS Fundamentals
AWS and VMware sitting in a tree—and your infrastructure just got a lot more flexible. This course cuts through the hype and shows you how VMware Cloud on AWS actually works, why enterprises are adopting it, and what you need to know to architect hybrid cloud solutions that don’t fall apart.
AIU.ac Verdict: Essential for cloud architects, infrastructure engineers, and DevOps leads evaluating or deploying hybrid cloud. You’ll gain hands-on familiarity with vSphere integration on AWS, but this is a fundamentals sprint—not a deep-dive into advanced troubleshooting or multi-region strategies.
What This Course Covers
You’ll explore VMware Cloud on AWS architecture, including how vSphere clusters run natively on AWS infrastructure, the networking and security model, and how to provision and manage workloads. The course covers integration with native AWS services, data centre migration pathways, and real-world deployment patterns that enterprises use to extend on-premises environments into AWS without re-architecting.
Practical modules walk you through cluster deployment, VM lifecycle management, and hybrid connectivity. David Davis—a respected VMware and cloud authority—grounds each concept in production scenarios, so you’re learning what actually matters when you’re designing or supporting hybrid infrastructure at scale.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Infrastructure & Cloud Architects: Need to evaluate VMware Cloud on AWS for enterprise hybrid strategies and design multi-cloud environments.
- DevOps & Platform Engineers: Supporting or migrating workloads to VMware Cloud on AWS and need foundational knowledge of the platform.
- Systems Administrators (VMware-skilled): Transitioning to cloud-native roles and want to understand how vSphere extends into AWS without starting from zero.
May not suit:
- AWS-only practitioners: If you’ve never touched vSphere or VMware, this assumes baseline virtualisation knowledge; consider VMware 101 first.
- Advanced multi-cloud operators: Seeking deep architectural patterns, disaster recovery, or multi-region strategies will outgrow the fundamentals scope quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does VMware Cloud on AWS Fundamentals take?
1 hour 46 minutes. Designed as a focused sprint—perfect for a single learning session or split across two lunch breaks.
Do I need VMware experience to take this course?
Yes. Baseline knowledge of vSphere, VMs, and virtualisation concepts is assumed. If you’re new to VMware, start with foundational virtualisation training first.
Will I get hands-on labs or just videos?
Pluralsight courses include video instruction. Check your AIU.ac subscription for access to Pluralsight’s hands-on labs and sandbox environments, which are often bundled with premium tiers.
Is this enough to pass VMware certifications?
This covers fundamentals and is an excellent starting point, but VMware certification exams (e.g., VCP-Cloud) require broader study, practice exams, and deeper hands-on experience. Use this as part of a larger certification roadmap.
Who is David Davis?
David Davis is a respected VMware and cloud infrastructure expert, author, and speaker. He’s been vetted as a Pluralsight course author (top 5.5% acceptance rate) and brings real-world enterprise experience to his teaching.
Course by David Davis on Pluralsight. Duration: 1h 46m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
