Zerto Hands-On Labs
Experience the power & simplicity of Zerto with on-demand labs
What are Zerto Labs
Hands-on learning with our complimentary, self-paced labs gives you the Zerto skills you need or let you evaluate Zerto against defined use cases!
Labs are available via myZerto and are complimentary for all signed customers and partners. Prospects can request access on a case-by-case basis.
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Access the labs to start evaluating Zerto and see how easy to use and powerful it is.
One access lets you try any one of the labs featured on this page.
Top 10 Reasons to Try Zerto Labs
The labs provide the perfect learning opportunity by marrying an embedded lab environment with detailed training guides to walk you through all the top features & operations. If you are skeptical, here are the top reasons to check them out:
Available Zerto Labs
Our labs cover multiple use cases you will find useful to either practice or evaluate Zerto's capabilities.
Getting Started with Zerto 10
This introductory technical lab is perfect for those looking to get up and running with Zerto 10 for the first time.
It includes installation of the Zerto Virtual Manager Appliance and initial configuration in a VMware vSphere environment, as well as setting up protection of VMs in a Virtual Protection Group and proving that protection with a failover test.
Users will learn first-hand how easy it is to get started with the latest version of Zerto's solution and its always-on, continuous replication.
Est. Time to Deploy: 15 minutes (We'll email when it's ready!)
Est. Time to Complete: 90 minutes
Lab Time Limit: 3 hours
Managing Protection With Zerto 10
Move beyond the basics in this intermediate lab focused on advanced settings and full run-throughs of the major recovery operations.
Learners will use Zerto 10 with VMware vSphere to look into features such as pre-seed and re-IP before practicing restores, failovers, tests, and moves. The lab also focuses on ransomware and uses a real infection to practice recovery using Zerto without paying a ransom or losing files.
Managing Protection with Zerto is ideal for those looking to take their learning to the next level and explore how Zerto delivers continuous availability with best-in-class protection, recovery, and orchestration.
Est. Time to Deploy: 25 minutes (We'll email when it's ready!)
Est. Time to Complete: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Lab Time Limit: 3 hours
Up and Running with Zerto 10 for Azure
Get started with Zerto 10.0 and Microsoft Azure by learning how to deploy a Zerto Cloud Appliance and create a VPG replicating to Azure.
Learners will practice multiple disaster recovery functionalities utilizing Azure blobs, failing over to Azure, and migrating out of Azure.
Note: This lab assumes minimal familiarity with Microsoft Azure, but some familiarity with Zerto and vSphere. You will not need a paid account or subscription with Azure to complete this lab.
Est. Time to Deploy: 15 minutes (We'll email when it's ready!)
Est. Time to Complete: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Lab Time Limit: 3 hours
Up and Running with Zerto 10 for AWS
Get started with using Zerto 10 and Amazon Web Services for disaster recovery, data mobility, and extended journal copies.
Learners will practice protection to AWS, setting up and restoring from an S3 repository, and then try two key recovery operations: a failover test and move operation.
Note: This lab assumes minimal familiarity with AWS, but some familiarity with Zerto and vSphere. You will not need a paid account with AWS to complete this lab.
Est. Time to Deploy: 25 minutes (We'll email when it's ready!)
Est. Time to Complete: 60 minutes (1 hour)
Lab Time Limit: 3 hours
Recovering from Ransomware with Zerto 10
Protect, detect, respond, and recover: see how Zerto can help neutralize ransomware attacks and avoid data loss & downtime.
This lab showcases multiple Zerto features, including real-time encryption detection, instant file & VM restores, and failover to the public cloud after ransomware takes down all ESXi hosts.
You'll experience firsthand why organizations are building ransomware resilience strategies using Zerto and our continuous data protection.
Est. Time to Deploy: 30 minutes (We'll email when it's ready!)
Est. Time to Complete: 1.5 hours
Lab Time Limit: 4 hours
Lightning Lab - Deploying Zerto Virtual Manager Appliance (ZVMA)
This lightning lab is designed for those looking for a quick, hands-on way of learning how to deploy the new Zerto Virtual Manager Appliance (ZVMA).
It includes deployment of a ZVMA, initial configuration, and day 2 tasks in a VMware vSphere environment.
Learn firsthand how easy it is to get started with the Zerto Virtual Manager Appliance in lightning quick time
Est. Time to Deploy: 15 minutes (We'll email when it's ready!)
Est. Time to Complete: 30-45 mins
Lab Time Limit: 2 hours
Lightning Lab - Migrating to the Zerto Virtual Manager Appliance
This lightning lab is designed for those looking for a quick, hands-on way of learning how to migrate to the new Zerto Virtual Manager Appliance (ZVMA) using the Zerto Migration Utility.
It includes an example Windows ZVM and a ZVMA to migrate to in a VMware vSphere environment.
Learn firsthand how easy it is to migrate to the Zerto Virtual Manager Appliance in lightning quick time.
Est. Time to Deploy: 20 minutes (We'll email when it's ready!)
Est. Time to Complete: 30-45 mins
Lab Time Limit: 2 hours
Getting Started with Zerto 9.7
This introductory technical lab is perfect for those looking to get up and running with Zerto 9.7 for the first time.
It includes installation of the Zerto Virtual Manager Appliance, and initial configuration in a VMware vSphere environment, as well as setting up protection of VMs in a Virtual Protection Group and proving that protection with a failover test.
Users will learn first-hand how easy it is to get started with the 9.7 version of Zerto's solution and its always-on, continuous replication.
Est. Time to Deploy: 15 minutes (We'll email when it's ready!)
Est. Time to Complete: 1 hour
Lab Time Limit: 2 hours
Managing Protection With Zerto 9.7
Move beyond the basics in this intermediate lab focused on advanced settings and full run-throughs of the major recovery operations. Learners will use Zerto 9.7 with VMware vSphere to look into features such as pre-seed and re-IP before practicing restores, failovers, tests, and moves.
The lab also focuses on ransomware and uses a real infection to practice recovery using Zerto without paying a ransom or losing files.
Managing Protection with Zerto is ideal for those looking to take their learning to the next level and explore how Zerto delivers continuous availability with best-in-class protection, recovery, and orchestration.
Est. Time to Deploy: 25 minutes (We'll email when it's ready!)
Est. Time to Complete: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Lab Time Limit: 3 hours
Note: Labs are running Zero 10.0 (2023 release) unless otherwise noted, and typically include two Sphere datacenters with two ESXi hosts on each in order to get hands-on practice installing, configuring, and managing Zerto.
For questions or assistance, please reach out to trainng@zerto.com
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