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David Davis
Pluralsight Author
David has authored over 100 courses for Pluralsight.com
around enterprise data center technologies such as
cloud computing, virtualization, and (especially) VMware vSphere. He is a
partner at ActualTechMedia.com where he
creates compelling enterprise technology content, moderates online events,
and helps to connect some of the best-known technology companies in the
industry with the end user community. With over 20 years in enterprise
technology, he has served as an IT Manager, administrator, and instructor.
David is an 14 x vExpert, VCP, VCAP, & CCIE# 9369.
Topics Authored
Creative Professional
IT Ops
Contents Authored
79
Total Ratings
2497
Avg Course Ratings
4.5
Courses by David
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Core TechFundamentals of Storage VirtualizationCore TechBeginner
1h 14m 30s
May 14, 2024
Course
Core TechFundamentals of Server VirtualizationCore TechBeginner
2h 10m 20s
Mar 26, 2024
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Core TechvSphere 8: Implementing vSphere Security Best PracticesCore TechIntermediate
4h 38m 9s
Nov 18, 2023
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Core TechvSphere 8: Monitoring a vSphere ImplementationCore TechIntermediate
3h 1m 30s
Oct 19, 2023
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Core TechvSphere 8: Troubleshooting a vSphere ImplementationCore TechIntermediate
5h 4m 58s
Sep 19, 2023
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Core TechvSphere 8: Managing vSphere ResourcesCore TechIntermediate
2h 25m 51s
Jul 28, 2023
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Core TechvSphere 8: Establishing and Maintaining vSphere AvailabilityCore TechIntermediate
4h 57m 53s
May 09, 2023
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Core TechvSphere 8: Configuring and Managing vSphere NetworkingCore TechIntermediate
2h 38m 28s
Apr 25, 2023
(11)Course
Core TechvSphere 8: IntroductionCore TechIntermediate
1h 14m 2s
Apr 25, 2023
(18)Course
Core TechvSphere 8: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server and ESXi HostsCore TechIntermediate
2h 53m 2s
Apr 25, 2023
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Core TechvSphere 8: Deploying and Administering Virtual Machines and vAppsCore TechIntermediate
5h 7m 48s
Mar 22, 2023
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Core TechvSphere 8: Configuring and Managing vSphere StorageCore TechIntermediate
5h 13m 23s
Feb 08, 2023
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Core TechVirtualization: The Big PictureCore TechBeginner
1h 16m 22s
Sep 20, 2022
(27)Course
Core TechVMware Tanzu: The Big PictureCore TechBeginner
1h 23m 15s
Jul 28, 2022
(17)Course
Core TechGetting Started with VMware vSANCore TechBeginner
2h 57m 27s
Mar 04, 2022
(11)Course
Core TechGetting Started with VMware vRealize Operations ManagerCore TechIntermediate
3h 34m 43s
Dec 22, 2021
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Core TechvSphere 7: Implementing vSphere Security Best PracticesCore TechIntermediate
4h 22m 7s
Sep 14, 2021
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Core TechvSphere 7: Monitoring a vSphere ImplementationCore TechIntermediate
2h 36m 37s
Jun 15, 2021
(11)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Troubleshooting a vSphere ImplementationCore TechIntermediate
4h 42m 55s
Apr 09, 2021
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Core TechvSphere 7: Managing vSphere ResourcesCore TechIntermediate
2h 2m 49s
Mar 12, 2021
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Core TechvSphere 7: Establishing and Maintaining vSphere AvailabilityCore TechIntermediate
4h 24m 33s
Feb 11, 2021
(11)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Configuring and Managing vSphere NetworkingCore TechBeginner
2h 33m 39s
Jan 19, 2021
(35)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Deploying and Administering Virtual Machines and vAppsCore TechBeginner
4h 29m 16s
Nov 18, 2020
(18)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Configuring and Managing vSphere StorageCore TechBeginner
4h 30m 32s
Sep 22, 2020
(18)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server and ESXi HostsCore TechBeginner
2h 39m 54s
Jun 22, 2020
(54)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: IntroductionCore TechBeginner
1h 3m 21s
Jun 18, 2020
(57)Course
Core TechFundamentals of Network VirtualizationCore TechBeginner
50m 7s
Aug 06, 2019
(50)
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Core TechFundamentals of Storage VirtualizationCore TechBeginner
1h 14m 30s
May 14, 2024
Course
Core TechFundamentals of Server VirtualizationCore TechBeginner
2h 10m 20s
Mar 26, 2024
Course
Core TechvSphere 8: Implementing vSphere Security Best PracticesCore TechIntermediate
4h 38m 9s
Nov 18, 2023
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Core TechvSphere 8: Monitoring a vSphere ImplementationCore TechIntermediate
3h 1m 30s
Oct 19, 2023
Course
Core TechvSphere 8: Troubleshooting a vSphere ImplementationCore TechIntermediate
5h 4m 58s
Sep 19, 2023
Course
Core TechvSphere 8: Managing vSphere ResourcesCore TechIntermediate
2h 25m 51s
Jul 28, 2023
Course
Core TechvSphere 8: Establishing and Maintaining vSphere AvailabilityCore TechIntermediate
4h 57m 53s
May 09, 2023
Course
Core TechvSphere 8: Configuring and Managing vSphere NetworkingCore TechIntermediate
2h 38m 28s
Apr 25, 2023
(11)Course
Core TechvSphere 8: IntroductionCore TechIntermediate
1h 14m 2s
Apr 25, 2023
(18)Course
Core TechvSphere 8: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server and ESXi HostsCore TechIntermediate
2h 53m 2s
Apr 25, 2023
Course
Core TechvSphere 8: Deploying and Administering Virtual Machines and vAppsCore TechIntermediate
5h 7m 48s
Mar 22, 2023
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Core TechvSphere 8: Configuring and Managing vSphere StorageCore TechIntermediate
5h 13m 23s
Feb 08, 2023
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Core TechVirtualization: The Big PictureCore TechBeginner
1h 16m 22s
Sep 20, 2022
(27)Course
Core TechVMware Tanzu: The Big PictureCore TechBeginner
1h 23m 15s
Jul 28, 2022
(17)Course
Core TechGetting Started with VMware vSANCore TechBeginner
2h 57m 27s
Mar 04, 2022
(11)Course
Core TechGetting Started with VMware vRealize Operations ManagerCore TechIntermediate
3h 34m 43s
Dec 22, 2021
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Core TechvSphere 7: Implementing vSphere Security Best PracticesCore TechIntermediate
4h 22m 7s
Sep 14, 2021
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Core TechvSphere 7: Monitoring a vSphere ImplementationCore TechIntermediate
2h 36m 37s
Jun 15, 2021
(11)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Troubleshooting a vSphere ImplementationCore TechIntermediate
4h 42m 55s
Apr 09, 2021
Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Managing vSphere ResourcesCore TechIntermediate
2h 2m 49s
Mar 12, 2021
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Core TechvSphere 7: Establishing and Maintaining vSphere AvailabilityCore TechIntermediate
4h 24m 33s
Feb 11, 2021
(11)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Configuring and Managing vSphere NetworkingCore TechBeginner
2h 33m 39s
Jan 19, 2021
(35)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Deploying and Administering Virtual Machines and vAppsCore TechBeginner
4h 29m 16s
Nov 18, 2020
(18)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Configuring and Managing vSphere StorageCore TechBeginner
4h 30m 32s
Sep 22, 2020
(18)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server and ESXi HostsCore TechBeginner
2h 39m 54s
Jun 22, 2020
(54)Course
Core TechvSphere 7: IntroductionCore TechBeginner
1h 3m 21s
Jun 18, 2020
(57)Course
Core TechFundamentals of Network VirtualizationCore TechBeginner
50m 7s
Aug 06, 2019
(50)
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Core TechCreating a Lab with VMware FusionRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
2h 2m 16s
May 10, 2024
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Core TechVirtualization in the Real WorldRETIREDCore TechBeginner
1h 9m 28s
May 10, 2024
(35)Course
Core TechCreating a Lab with VMware Workstation ProRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
1h 56m 29s
May 10, 2024
(24)Course
Core TechWhat's New in VMware vSphere 6RETIREDCore TechIntermediate
1h 47m 23s
Jul 01, 2021
(216)Course
CloudVMware Cloud on AWS FundamentalsRETIREDCloudIntermediate
1h 47m 10s
Jul 01, 2021
(22)Course
Core TechVMware Workstation 9 for the IT AdminRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
4h 16m 30s
Jul 01, 2021
(85)Course
Core TechVMware Certified Associate - Cloud (VCA-Cloud)RETIREDCore TechBeginner
3h 40m 14s
Jul 01, 2021
(71)Course
Core TechWindows Server 2012 Hyper-V EssentialsRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
4h 2m 35s
Jul 01, 2021
(145)Course
Core TechEvaluating Your vSphere Environment for Best Practices and SecurityRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
4h 56m 9s
Jul 01, 2021
(12)Course
CloudAssessing the Maturity of Your Cloud Skills for the FutureRETIREDCloudBeginner
43m 46s
Apr 13, 2021
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Core TechVMware vSphere 5: ConfiguringRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
6h 29m 18s
Feb 13, 2020
(124)Course
Core TechVMware vSphere 5: Advanced FeaturesRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
6h 4m 22s
Feb 13, 2020
(71)Course
CloudCompTIA Cloud EssentialsRETIREDCloudBeginner
4h 36m 48s
Jan 31, 2020
(133)Course
Core TechVMware vSphere 5: InstallingRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
4h 5m 47s
Jan 31, 2020
(281)Course
Core TechVMware vSphere Security Design: Security BasicsRETIREDCore TechAdvanced
5h 5m 50s
Jan 31, 2020
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Core TechVMware vCloud Director EssentialsRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
5h 17m 27s
Jan 31, 2020
(29)Course
Core TechVMware vCloud Hybrid Service (vCHS)RETIREDCore TechIntermediate
2h 45m 44s
Jan 31, 2020
(21)Course
Core TechVMware vSphere Security Design: Advanced SecurityRETIREDCore TechAdvanced
4h 17m 48s
Jan 31, 2020
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Core TechVMware vCenter Log InsightRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 11m 50s
Oct 07, 2019
(26)Course
Core TechVMware vSphere Troubleshooting: Intro to vSphere TroubleshootingRETIREDCore TechAdvanced
4h 25m 16s
Oct 07, 2019
(28)Course
Core TechWindows XP (70-270) Part 2: Security, Printers and DisksRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
6h 33s
Oct 07, 2019
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Core TechVMware Data Recovery (VDR)RETIREDCore TechIntermediate
2h 26m 51s
Oct 07, 2019
Course
Core TechWindows Server 2012 Hyper-V New FeaturesRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 30m 12s
Oct 07, 2019
(39)Course
Core TechWindows XP (70-270) Part 3: Backup and Restore and Domain UsersRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 28m 3s
Oct 07, 2019
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Core TechVMware vSphere 4: InstallingRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
5h 45m 37s
Oct 07, 2019
Course
Core TechVMware vSphere 4: ConfiguringRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
9h 4m 41s
Oct 07, 2019
Course
Core TechVMware ESX Server: InstallingRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
4h 21m 14s
Oct 07, 2019
(35)Course
Core TechISA Server 2004: Caching, VPN, and TroubleshootingRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
4h 27m 33s
Oct 07, 2019
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Core TechVMware vSphere 4: Advanced FeaturesRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
7h 38m 29s
Oct 07, 2019
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Core TechVMware vSphere Performance Monitoring: Tuning vSphere ResourcesRETIREDCore TechAdvanced
3h 37m 57s
Oct 07, 2019
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Core TechWindows XP (70-270) Part 4: Troubleshooting & Additional FeaturesRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 39m 1s
Oct 07, 2019
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Core TechVMware vSphere Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot vSphere NetworkingRETIREDCore TechAdvanced
3h 33m 30s
Oct 07, 2019
(13)Course
Core TechWindows XP (70-270) Part 1: Initial ConfigurationRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 29m 34s
Oct 07, 2019
Course
Core TechVMware vSphere 5.1 New FeaturesRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
6h 1m 11s
Oct 07, 2019
(28)Course
Core TechVMware Fusion 6 for the IT ProRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 31m 37s
Oct 07, 2019
(31)Course
Core TechISA Server 2004: ConfiguringRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 7m 40s
Oct 07, 2019
Course
Core TechVMware vSphere Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot Advanced FeaturesRETIREDCore TechAdvanced
3h 50m 31s
Oct 07, 2019
(12)Course
Core TechBest of vSphere 4.1 for vNerdsRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 14m 25s
Oct 07, 2019
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Core TechVMware ESX Server: ConfiguringRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
10h 16m 48s
Oct 07, 2019
(12)Course
Core TechVMware ESX Server: Advanced FeaturesRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 10m 41s
Oct 07, 2019
Course
Core TechVMware View and ThinAppRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 48m 17s
Oct 07, 2019
(20)Course
Core TechVMware vSphere 5.5 New FeaturesRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 7m 18s
Oct 07, 2019
(205)Course
Core TechVMware vSphere Performance Monitoring: vSphere Performance ToolsRETIREDCore TechAdvanced
7h 19m 39s
Oct 07, 2019
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Core TechVMware vSphere Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot vSphere StorageRETIREDCore TechAdvanced
2h 1m 4s
Oct 07, 2019
(13)Course
Core TechISA Server 2004: InstallationRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 23m 25s
Oct 07, 2019
Course
Core TechVMware vSphere Performance Monitoring: vSphere ResourcesRETIREDCore TechAdvanced
2h 47m 30s
Oct 07, 2019
(14)Course
Core TechVMware Virtual SAN (VSAN) FundamentalsRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
3h 15m 26s
Feb 20, 2019
(90)Course
Core TechVMware Certified Associate – Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV)RETIREDCore TechBeginner
3h 35m 22s
Apr 04, 2018
(251)Course
Core TechVeeam Reporter 4.0RETIREDCore TechIntermediate
1h 6m 32s
Sep 08, 2016
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Core TechMicrosoft Virtual ServerRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
11h 39m 57s
Sep 08, 2016
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Core TechVeeam Backup and ReplicationRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
2h 11m 53s
Sep 08, 2016
(43)Course
Core TechVeeam MonitorRETIREDCore TechIntermediate
53m 20s
Sep 08, 2016