Credentials
15 in total
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Experience
- Infrastructure engineer virtualizationjeddah central development corporation, jeddah2024 to nowVxRail Administration: • Plan, design, and implement a new Dell VxRail 4-node server cluster. • Configure and manage VxRail hardware and software components. • Verify successful operation and performance of the VxRail cluster. • Veeam Backup & Replication: • Install and configure Veeam Backup & Replication software on the VxRail environment. • Define backup jobs and policies for efficient data protection of virtual machines. • Test and validate Veeam backup and recovery procedures. • Cloud Migration: • Plan and execute the migration of workloads from the public cloud to the on-premises VMware vSphere environment deployed on the VxRail system, using multiple migration tools i.e. VMware HCX, import from, Veeam WAN accelerator etc. • Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations during the migration process. • Verify successful migration of all workloads and data. • Microsoft Hyper-V: • Design, implement, and manage Hyper-V virtual environments • Create, configure, and optimize virtual machines • Implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies • Install, configure, and maintain physical servers • Perform hardware and software upgrades • Monitor server health and performance (OPmanage) • Manage and optimize storage solutions (SAN, NAS) • Implement storage replication and backup strategies • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to virtualization, servers, storage, and networking • Create and maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations and procedures • MSSQL Server Infrastructure Preparation • Prepared Windows Servers for SQL Server installations, configuring OS, storage, and network settings for optimal performance. • Implemented and configured SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances (FCI). • Set up Log Shipping and Database Mirroring for robust disaster recovery solutions. • Performed initial SQL Server instance configuration, including basic security and optimization.
- Technical Consultant (VMware)New Horizon Computers deployed in2022 to 2023System administration. • Install and configure Microsoft server operating systems, such as Windows Server 2019, 2016, and 2012. • Administer Active Directory and manage user accounts, group policies, and security permissions. • Implement and maintain server roles, such as file and print services, DHCP, DNS, and Hyper- V. • Monitor server performance and troubleshoot issues related to hardware, software, or network connectivity. • Configure and maintain server backups and disaster recovery plans. • Implement and manage remote access solutions, such as VPN and Remote Desktop Services. • Create and maintain documentation for server configurations and procedures. • Participate in the planning and implementation of server upgrades and migrations. • Provide technical support and assistance to end-users. • Stay up to date with the latest Microsoft server technologies and security best practices. • Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the seamless integration of the server infrastructure with other systems and applications. • PowerStore administrator, Installing and configuring PowerStore storage appliances within the data center infrastructure. • PowerStore Creating and managing storage resources, such as volumes and LUNs, and assigning them to servers or virtual machines. • PowerStore Configuring RAID levels and setting up snapshot and replication policies for data protection and disaster recovery. • Develop and maintain detailed documentation of the server infrastructure, including network diagrams, configuration procedures, and change management processes. • Network administration. • Design, implement, and maintain local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs). • Monitor network performance and availability and resolve technical issues as needed. • Develop and maintain detailed documentation of the network, including network diagrams, configuration procedures, and change management processes. • Stay up to date with the latest technologies and make recommendations for improvements to the network. • Strong understanding of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP. • Knowledge of network security and access control systems, such as firewalls, VPNs, and access controls. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • VMware vSphere & Virtualization or Cloud Administration. • In-depth knowledge and experience on VMware ESX/ESXi 6.0/6.5/6.7/7.0 hypervisor installation and administration. • In-depth troubleshooting knowledge skills in vCenter, ESXi host, Networking, and storage. • In-depth knowledge of installation and configuration for VMware vCenter, VMWare High Availability (HA), VMWare Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and Fault Tolerance Logging (FT). • Strong understanding of virtualization and virtual infrastructure design, including experience with VMware vSphere, NSX, and vSAN. • Capacity planning skill for virtual hosts and VM’s. • Implement security best practices and measures within the VMware environment. Configure access controls, authentication mechanisms, and permissions. Apply security patches and updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. Monitor security incidents and respond accordingly. • Experience in planning, deploying, and maintaining VM vSphere environment. • VM deployment from templets and OVA/OVF. • P2V and V2V migrations from Hyper-V to VMware, leveraging previous hands-on experience to ensure a smooth and successful transition for the organization. This migration process involves converting virtual machines and associated configurations from Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization platform to VMware's vSphere. • Design, implement, and maintain the disaster recovery solution using VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM). • Updated VMware ESX/ESXi Hosts using VMware update manager. • Upgrades of multiple enterprise level vCentres and ESXi hosts from 6.5 to 6.7 & 7.0 Backup (Veeam) Administration • Knowledge of installing, configuring, and maintaining Veeam backup software. • Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot application servers, associated hardware, VMS, etc. • Manage routine hardware maintenance and issues. • Creating disaster recovery plans and procedures for responding to major outages or natural disasters affecting the datacenter. • Design, implemented, installed, and configured Veeam Backup and replication v11 and v11a for customers side datacenters. • DR data replication and Datacenter migration. • Strong system design background. • Good written and oral communications. • Documentation skills (E-mail writing, Report writing, etc.) • Good time management skills.
Skills
From 15 credentials- vsphere
- vsan
- esxi
- storage virtualization
- hci
- hyper-converged infrastructure
- vcenter
- cloud computing
- cloud computing and virtualization
- computer systems administration
- configure virtual networks
- hypervisor
- managing vms
- multi cloud
- nutanix
- nutanix clusters
- sddc
- server virtualization
- storage administration
- vcenter server