SUMMARY

• About 8+ yrs. experience as a VMware Administrator in Data Center Environment using ESX server 3.5, 4.0, 4.1 ESXi 4.1, 5.0, 5.1 and VSphere VCenter Server 2.0, 2.5, 4.0, 4.1, 5.0, 5.1 running other VMware Products like VCenter Update Manager 4.0, 4.1, 5.0 VCenter Lab manager 4.0, VMware View 4.5 and 4.0 and Site Recovery Manager 4.1 4.0.
• Experience that includes Citrix XenApp 4.5, Presentation Server 4.x/CITRIX Metaframe, Windows 2008R/Windows 2003, VMware on various Hardware Platforms ranging from COMPAQ Proliant 580, 380, Dell Servers & Intel servers.
• Experience with VMWARE ESX 3.5/4.0 and Virtual Center, VMotion, Virtual machines 5.1 and 5.0 as well.
• Experience as VMware Administration and Windows Administration 2012/2012R2/2008/2008R2.
• Extensive experience in working with ESX servers - Installation, configuration, management and maintenance.
• Experience in ESX and ESXi 3.5, 4.0, 4.1, and vSphere 5.0, 5.1.
• Prepared PowerShell, and Power CLI Automation scripts for Windows and VMware Administration and reporting tasks.
• Worked on vCenter server 5.0/4.1/4.0 and VCenter server 2.5 for managing multiple ESX servers
• Administration of Hyper-V environments for servers running windows 2008 R2 and 2012.
• Administration of VMware- vCloud Director-installation, design, and configuration experience.
• Network and system administration and maintenance (such as Linux, Windows, and Hyper-V)
• Worked on install, design and configuration of VMware's vCloud Automation center.
• Worked with VMware features like High Availability, DRS, VMotion, Storage VMotion and Fault Tolerance.
• Experience in Installation and Configuration of Single Sign on Server (SSO), VCenter Inventory Services and vCenter5.1.
• Worked on migrations of physical servers with different OS Windows and Linux to virtual Platform using VMware converter and Plate spin.
• Experience with Cisco UCS Server Plateforms
• Experience of using VMware Consolidated backup and Data Recovery appliances in backing up and restoring VM's
• Hands on experience with HP Proliant Servers and Dell Power Edge rack mount servers.
• Good understanding on storage types including iSCSI, NAS and SAN, VM creation capable file systems including VMFS and NFS.
• Good understanding of RDM, Thin and Thick Provisioning, Zoning, LUN Masking concepts.
• Strong experience in configuring HA and DRS clusters, using EVC on as needed basis.
• Experience in P2V and V2V conversions using VMware vConverter.
• Good expertise in Patch Management of ESX Hosts using VMware Update Manager.
• Experience with DNS/DFS/DHCP/WINS Standardizations and Implementations.
• Experience with HP Blade System C-class enclosure (7000) using Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect.
• Experience in Windows Server 2003 and 2008 server architecture and administration.
• Excellent leadership qualities, good communication skills and interpersonal skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

VMware: VMware VSphere 5.0, 5.1, VMware Infrastructure 3.0/3.5, VCenter Update Manager 5.0, VSphere Client, VMware VMotion, Storage VMotion, Veeam, VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), vCloud Director, VMware High Availability (HA), VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM), VMware Fault Tolerance (FT), VMware Consolidated Backup. Virtual Tools, vMotion, Storage vMotion.

Windows Administration: Configuration of DHCP and DNS, Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 - installation and configuration, installation and configuration of Active Directory and Internet Information Service (IIS 5.0/6.0), creating users and groups, setting user access controls

Networking: TCP/IP, NIS, NFS, DNS, DHCP, Cisco Routers/Switches, WAN, SMTP, LAN, FTP/TFTP, Ethernet LAN, TCP/IP, UDP, switches, routing concepts, virtual network concepts including vSwitches, VLANs, dvSwitch, TCP/IP stack for virtualization.

Hardware: HP ProLiant DL380G4/G5/G6 Intel Xeon, HP Proliant DL580 G5, Dell PowerEdge 2850, 2950, R710, HP BL 460c G5/G6 blade servers, C7000 HP Chassis, HP Tape Library MSL 6060,MSA 1000 SAN, Sun Storage tech Tape Library.

Operating Systems: Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu, Fedora, SUSE 10, 11), Windows 2003/2008, Unix-Sun Solaris 9, 10, 11 VMware ESX 3.5, 4.0, ESXi 4.1, 5.0.

RDBMS: MySQL, MS-SQL Server 2012.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Bloomington, IL

Windows System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Build servers for Production and Test environment following strict build procedures. directed the implementation and performance to exchange windows 2003 servers to Windows 2008 R2 servers.
• Installation, configuration of Windows Server 2008 operating system.
• Acquired proficiency with Microsoft Active Directory 2008 Group policy and system configurations.
• Configured, maintained and troubleshot SCCM 2012 R2.
• Responsible for System Center Configuration Manager 2012 administration including Microsoft patching and deployments. Created SCCM custom collections, reports, packages and advertisements to support users or IT requests.
• Performing regular SCCM Health Checks of Site Server, System, Database and Client status, event logs, system performance, status filter rules, disk space availability, file cleanup and server backups.
• Migrated AD objects from Windows Server 2003 to 2012R2 and 2008R2 to 2012R2 in intra-forest and Inter-forest environment for various companies using Quest Migration Manager for Active Directory.
• Created powershell and powerCLI scripts for automation.
• Worked on the virtualization using the Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp.
• Configure group policies and Xendesktop 7 policies for profile management and initial run configuration. provided server and workstation support. Managed installation of hardware and software applications, and performed
• Workstation configuration. Maintained user domain accounts.
• Performed troubleshooting of network access and hardware/software issues. Diagnosed and repaired network connectivity issues. Created and maintained documentation for end-users. Handledsystem backups.

Confidential, Franklin, TN

Sr. VMware Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installed VMware vSphere ESXi 4/4.1/5.0/5.1 and ESX server 4.1/4 in a total of 120 ESX servers, 1200+ Servers, 2 virtual centers.
• Created virtual machines on ESXi Servers.
• Managing VMware infrastructure environment with ESX servers, Virtual machines.
• VM Servers build & rebuild (Deploying the New VM from the Template and Cloning an Existing VM) as per the client request through change management process.
• Installing and configuring ESX servers.
• Installing, configuring and managing virtual infrastructure and virtual center.
• Creating and managing resource pools and adding the VM's into resource pools.
• Creating and managing virtual machines and installing VM Tools into VM's.
• Manage VM's using VMware virtual center.
• Design and install Veeam Backup & Replication to perform daily backup operations.
• Design and install VDR, VDP and Veeam Backup to perform daily backup operations.
• Managing VM's through web access.
• Installation and configuration of virtual machines in an Enterprise SAN and NAS environment.
• Managed Company’s Active Directory Domain using best tools like Active Directory Modules for windows powershell, Quest tool, Power GUI editor, ADAC, ADUC, GPM tool, etc.
• Security hardening and Monitoring of VM's & ESX servers (CPU, Memory, Disk, Network Utilization) for Security Compliance.
• Creating and managing VM Ware cluster. Enabling HA and DRS features in a cluster.
• Configurations of Virtual switches and network connections.
• P2V and V2V conversions by using VMware Converter.
• Performing Snapshots, Cloning, cold migrations and hot migrations..
• Creating templates from VM's and deploy VM's from templates and allocate resources.
• Creating duplicate VM's using cloning technology.
• Moving VM's from one LUN to another LUN using Storage VMotion.
• Moving physical machine to virtual machine using p2v converter.
• Configuring alarms.
• Manage task, events and alarms.
• Troubleshooting virtual machine issues.
• Manage users, groups, permissions and roles.
• Configuration of LUNS using Multipath
• Administration and Configuration of NFS, DHCP Servers.
• Installation and up gradation of OS, kernel and additional Packages using RPM and YUM.
• Performance Monitoring of servers and taking backups.
• Configuring RAID levels 0, 1 and 5.
• Installing and Configuring MYSQL on Linux operating system. Using MySQL dump and MySQL utilities for taking backup and restoration.
• Scheduling and verifying the system backup using cron.
• Disk space and file system management.
• Rotated 24/7 on-call support.

Environment: VMware VSphere 5.0, ESX 3.5, EMC & NetApp SAN/NAS, Virtual Center, VMware ThinApp, PowerShell, Virtual Infrastructure Client, 2012 Systems Center Configuration Manager(SCCM), App-V packages, 2012 System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), VCenter Lab manager, VCenter Capacity Planner, Clustering, Windows Server 2003/2008, Exchange 2003.

Confidential, Devon, PA

VMware Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installation and configuration of ESX servers and VM virtual servers using VM-templates to facilitate server consolidation, migration and testing.
• Provided Norton Antivirus support for virus security.
• Administration of print servers and troubleshooting print jobs.
• Engage with customer leads to demonstrate Veeam Availability Suite
• Monitored the servers and trouble shot the server issues
• Analyze performance of physical servers to determine and customize virtual server specification, Extensive experience in Installing and Configuring vCenter, VMware vSphere (Infrastructure Virtualization suite), ESX/ESXi 5.1/5.0/4.1/4.0 and 3.5, Virtual Machines and vSphere Client.
• Built demo Lab to test Veeam Solutions in Hyper-V and ESXi environments
• Upgraded vSphere Infrastructure to 5.1.
• Configured VeeamOne and Backup Enterprise Manager for monitoring
• Migration of virtual machines from ESX 3.5 to ESXi 4.0/ ESXi 5.X
• Performed ESX host 2.5 migration using VMware Converter and migratory to ESX 3.5
• Performed physical to virtual migration using vConverter.
• Monitored VMware environment and performance using Veeam Monitor and Virtual Center Admin Portal (VCAP).
• Preparing the Technical document of the complete setup and VM environment standardization
• Experience in resolving ESX related technical issues from the host console.
• Working with Veeam Management Packs for Microsoft System Center
• Performed a thorough Health Check on VMware Infrastructure using VMware Health check tool
• Implemented and tested Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
• Installing patches and software upgrades recommended by security scan.
• Expertise in Thin provisioning, VMFS expansion, RAID technologies.
• P2V & V2V conversions using VMware Convertor.
• Clear-up of orphaned vmdk files periodically to clean up memory.
• VM migrations across cluster level using v2v, Mount file option and SCP.
• LUN path mapping and keeping track of VM’s along with their datastores.
• Worked on day on support troubleshooting client’s problems.
• Implementation of Host Profile in development cluster.

Environment: Windows 2000/2003/2008 , Exchange Server 2003, Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, VMware ESXi 4, VMware vSphere 4, ESX 4, VMware vCenter, VMware Standalone Convertor, PowerShell, Open filer iSCSI SAN/NAS, iStore SAN, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell PowerVault NAS.

Confidential, Manhattan, NY

VMware System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installation and configuration of VMware ESX 4.x, installation and configuration of VMware Virtual Center Server and creating Virtual Machines
• Installation and configuration of VMware VSphere 4.0, ESX 3.5 on a HP Proliant BL C 7000 Server (C-class), VMware Infrastructure Client, VMware VirtualCenter, License Server and VCB Setup.
• Built and maintained the system infrastructure to host the EMR, Titan, and Docutrak application in Citrix farm both in physical and virtual servers.
• Responsible for the operations, maintenance and upgrading of the Citrix farm, including remote access via Netscaler Access Gateway
• Published application in Citrix Presentation farm through web client, worked in citrix policies, citrix access gateway and web interface.
• Provided disaster recovery and backup services using the VMware consolidated Backup (VCB)
• Created templates and deploying Virtual Machines through templates, cloning Virtual Machines and managing Virtual Center permissions.
• Administered and implemented VMware ESX server 3.5 hosting VM in window 2003 standard
• Successfully migrated physical server and VM in ESX server using VMware Converter
• Creating and Managing VMware cluster with HA and DRS.
• Creating and Managing resource pools for Virtual Machines.
• Monitoring and managing performance of ESX servers and Virtual Machines.
• Using VirtualCenter server for HA, DRS and VMotion.
• Troubleshooting ESX and Virtual Machines
• Creation of templates from VMs and Creation of VMs from templates
• Performance monitoring and tuning for ESX Servers, Virtual Center Server and VMs
• Designed and installed the VMware Consolidated Backup to ease the backup of the VM an integrated with VERITAS Netbackup.
• Installed and Configured Window 2003, Terminal Server, Terminal Licenses and performed system and application updates
• Installation, configuration and management of Windows Server 2003.
• Management for Active Directory and patch management.

Environment: VMware, VSphere, ESX 3.5, Windows Server, SQL Server, Terminal Servers, Citrix XenApp, XenServer.

Confidential

VMware/System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Update the Patches for ESX Servers using VMware Update Manager in vCenter.
• Participated in development and maintenance of Disaster Recovery & Backup.
• Resource Management- Configuring VMware HA, VMware DRS Clusters for vMotion migrations between ESX Servers.
• Installation and Configuration of networks, router/switches configuration and wireless access point/router with security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, Access Control Lists on router/switches, VLANs and routing IP address in both LAN/WAN and wireless networks.
• Installed and managed McAfee software on servers and clients.
• Responsible for Desktop, Laptop, Network and Outlook support & troubleshooting client’s issues.
• Lead Technology Implementation including vendor selection, System Architecture, Capacity planning, security, storage management and High Availability.
• Successfully worked on Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT) for migrating user passwords from Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003 domains.
• Agent data migration, multi casting imagine, Client upgrading from old NT 4.0 server and workstations OS to 2000 server and XP workstations.
• Migration of NT4 network to Windows 2000 and Exchange 5.5 migration to Exchange 2000.
• Site replication between Main office and branch offices to share the resources.
• Windows 2000 Advanced server and Windows 2000 Professional clients.
• Installed, configured and maintained:
• Exchange server 2000 as a mail server and Outlook as a client for the local users.
• Tape Backup Devices. Maintaining Backup Schedule, performing Backup and Restore, Troubleshooting Backup problems.
• Configure LAN/WAN equipment including; switches, hubs and routers.
• Symantec security for servers and client machines.
• User accounts, Rights, Policies, Groups and Organizational units.
• Microsoft Outlook web Access 2000 for clients browsing mails away from office.
• Technical Documentation.
• Software's, printers, computer peripherals.
• Workstation/laptop imaging rollouts using Ghost.
• Experienced with x86 / x64 Intel, HP & Dell hardware like rack-mounted servers, tower servers, desktop, laptop and other peripherals.

Environment: Windows 2000/2003, Exchange Server 2003, IIS 6.0, Exchange Server 2003, Windows XP/Vista, VMware ESX Server, VMware vSphere, VMware vCenter, VMware Standalone Convertor, Windows 2000 / 2003, SQL Server 2000, IIS 6.0, Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft WSUS, Windows XP.