This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere, which consists of VMware ESXi™ and VMware vCenter™ Server. The course is based on ESXi 5.0 and vCenter Server 5.0. Completion of this course satisfies the prerequisite for taking the VMware Certified Professional 5 exam. You who complete this course may enroll in any of several more advanced vSphere courses.