
IT Virtualization
This program provides students the skills necessary to support a virtualized data center. The student will gain the skills needed to manage, configure and troubleshoot common virtualization issues and install virtual servers, workstations and applications to support an IT data center in a corporate environment.
Virtual technologies are becoming critical to today's companies. Why? Computer virtualization allows multiple individual operating systems to be run and controlled on a single physical server. Machine virtualization allows companies to support the number of servers and/or workstations they require for business functionality while minimizing the amount of physical hardware required. The result is decreased hardware cost, decreased electrical requirements, decreased cooling requirements, and decreased physical space requirement
Program Outline
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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1015011400 | Cisco Networking 1DescriptionThis course explores enterprise networking protocols, numbering systems, media access control, Ethernet, ARP and ND communication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and security on routers and switches. This course is the first of three aligned with the Cisco CCNA (200-301) certification exam. |
3.00 |
1015012000 | Virtualization Basics and Initial ConfigurationDescriptionThis course will introduce Virtualization in the infrastructure; including how to initially setup and configure a virtualized environment. Prerequisite: 1015011400 Cisco Networking 1 (C or better). |
1.00 |
1015012400 | Virtualization Machine Setup and TroubleshootingDescriptionThis course will explore how to create, configure, and troubleshoot virtual machines. Prerequisite: 1015011400 Cisco Networking 1 (C or better). |
1.00 |
1015012800 | Virtualization Environment ManagementDescriptionThis course will explore how to manage, monitor, and maintain a virtual infrastructure. Prerequisite: 1015011400 Cisco Networking 1 (C or better). |
1.00 |
1015018100 | Server Operating System Installation and SetupDescriptionThis course will explore server installation and setup of operating system, networking, storage, and virtualization. |
1.00 |
1015018400 | Server Access Setup and PoliciesDescriptionThis course will explore user access setup and configuration of permissions and group policies. |
1.00 |
1015018800 | Server Managment and ServicesDescriptionThis course will investigate that various services that the server OS can offer and how to manage and maintain the server OS. |
1.00 |
At A Glance
How You'll Learn

Online Classes

Multiple Start Dates

Flexible Pace
2023 Start Dates
January 9 | May 8 | September 5 |
February 6 | June 5 | October 2 |
March 6 | July 3 | November 6 |
2024 Start Dates
January 8 | May 6 |
February 5 | June 3 |
March 4 | July 1 |
What is Competency-Based Education?
Competency-Based Education (CBE) is learning at your own pace by mastering competencies through demonstration. Once all competencies for a program have been assessed and mastered, students will earn a certificate, diploma, or degree.
Approximate Cost
$1,410*
*Based on 10-level courses—materials, books, and fees may be additional
What You'll Learn
- Understand data center virtualization concepts
- Understand the different virtualization technologies
- Deploy and manage virtual machines
- Manage a virtualized environment
Your Potential Careers
- Computer Support Specialist
- Technical Support Specialist
- Help-Desk Technician
- Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
Median Annual Salary
$60,751 | $69,952 | $89,387 |
Local | State | National |
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EMSI 2022.1
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