VMware Systems Administrator

A VMware Systems Administrator is responsible for monitoring and managing systems that operate through VMware products and services. VMware administrators ensure the security and stability of VMware networks by running technical control procedures to maintain quality standards. They enhance the network infrastructure, configure user interface, and create system designs and codes according to business requirements and client specifications.

This program prepares students to sit for the VMware VCP certification exam, and for a professional career in virtualization and cloud computing as a VMware Systems Administrator. This course teaches students to install, configure, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot a virtual network infrastructure/cloud platform using VMware VSphere. Students will install and configure virtual machines, virtual networks and virtual hard disks on datacenter and cloud servers.​

Successful candidates must be self-motivated and independent learners, detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, the ability to take direction, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member. ​​

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 10% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,180. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.​

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