Professional training courses to help you install, configure, and use RV effectively. From beginner tutorials to enterprise-level consulting — accelerate your vm administration skills.
RV is a powerful Windows .NET application that uses vm vSphere Management SDK and CIS REST API to display real-time information about your virtual environments. It connects directly to vCenter Server or ESXi hosts and provides comprehensive data about VMs, CPU, memory, disks, partitions, network, CD drives, snapshots, vm tools, resource pools, clusters, ESX hosts, HBAs, NICs, switches, ports, distributed switches, distributed port groups, datastores, multipath info, and health checks.
Our training program teaches you how to install RV step by step, use RV to generate detailed reports, and leverage its data export capabilities for auditing, compliance, and capacity planning across your entire vm infrastructure.
Comprehensive, hands-on instruction designed for real-world vm environments
Practice with live vm environments. Install RV, run exports, and analyze data in real time with guided exercises.
Learn from certified vm professionals with 12+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise virtual infrastructure.
Create production-ready reports for capacity planning, compliance audits, and infrastructure assessments using RV data.
Book sessions at your convenience. We offer one-on-one training, group workshops, and self-paced recorded modules.
Strengthen your vm knowledge for VCP and VCAP exams with deep understanding of vSphere inventory management.
Get access to our community forum, monthly Q&A sessions, and direct instructor support after your training is complete.
Get started with RV training in four simple steps
Select Start, Standard, or Enterprise based on your needs and team size.
Pick a convenient time slot. We accommodate all US and international time zones.
Join live sessions with hands-on labs. Install RV and run your first reports.
Receive your completion certificate and ongoing access to resources and support.
Comprehensive RV tutorial covering every aspect of the tool
Flexible pricing designed for individuals, teams, and enterprises
Perfect for beginners learning the basics
For IT professionals & growing teams
Custom training for large organizations
Trusted by vm professionals worldwide
"The RV tutorial was incredibly thorough. I went from not knowing how to install RV to generating automated reports for our entire infrastructure in just two sessions."
"Our team of 15 admins completed the Enterprise training. The custom curriculum addressed exactly the challenges we face managing 8,000+ VMs across three data centers."
"Best investment in my vm career. The instructor explained how to use RV in ways I never considered — especially the PowerShell automation and scheduled exports."
RV has established itself as one of the most indispensable utilities in the vm administrator's toolkit. Whether you manage a small virtualized environment with a handful of ESXi hosts or oversee an enterprise-grade data center with thousands of virtual machines, understanding how to install RV and how to use RV effectively can dramatically improve your operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and infrastructure visibility.
At its core, RV is a lightweight Windows-based application developed by Rob de Veij that leverages the vm vSphere Management SDK and the CIS REST API to extract detailed information from vm vCenter Server and ESXi environments. Unlike many commercial vm management solutions, RV provides a straightforward, read-only view of your virtual infrastructure without requiring complex configuration or expensive licensing. This makes it an ideal starting point for any RV tutorial aimed at vm administrators of all experience levels.
The tool presents data across multiple specialized tabs, each focusing on a different aspect of your virtual environment. From the vInfo tab that displays comprehensive virtual machine details to the vHealth tab that highlights potential configuration issues, RV offers a panoramic view of your infrastructure that would otherwise require navigating through multiple vSphere Client screens or writing complex PowerCLI scripts.
Learning how to install RV is the first step in mastering this essential utility. The installation process is straightforward but requires attention to prerequisites. RV requires a Windows operating system (Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server 2016 and later) with .NET Framework 4.6.2 or higher installed. The application must be run on a machine that has network connectivity to your vCenter Server or ESXi hosts on port 443.
The installation itself follows a standard Windows installer workflow. After downloading the latest version from the official website, you run the MSI package, accept the license agreement, choose an installation directory, and complete the wizard. Post-installation, you may need to configure Windows Firewall rules to allow outbound HTTPS connections. Our training covers every nuance of the installation process, including troubleshooting common issues such as .NET Framework compatibility problems, SSL certificate errors, and connection timeouts that frequently challenge first-time users.
Once installed, knowing how to use RV effectively separates basic users from power users. The application launches with a connection dialog where you specify the hostname or IP address of your vCenter Server or ESXi host along with credentials. Upon successful connection, RV populates all tabs with current data from your environment.
For day-to-day operations, the vInfo tab serves as your primary dashboard, displaying every virtual machine with details including power state, CPU count, memory allocation, operating system, vm Tools version and status, hardware version, and resource pool assignment. The vCPU and vMemory tabs help with capacity planning by showing allocation ratios and identifying over-provisioned or under-utilized virtual machines.
The vSnapshot tab deserves special attention in any RV tutorial, as orphaned or aging snapshots are among the most common causes of datastore space issues in vm environments. RV clearly displays snapshot age, size, and hierarchy, making it easy to identify snapshots that should be consolidated or removed. Similarly, the vHealth tab runs automated checks against vm best practices and flags issues such as VMs with disconnected network adapters, outdated vm Tools, or inconsistent configurations.
Beyond the graphical interface, RV supports powerful command-line operations that enable automation and integration into larger workflows. Using command-line parameters, administrators can schedule RV to export data to Excel or CSV files at regular intervals, creating a historical record of their environment that is invaluable for trending analysis and change management. PowerShell scripts can invoke RV exports, process the resulting data, and generate custom reports or alerts based on predefined thresholds. Our advanced training modules cover these automation scenarios in depth, helping you build production-ready scripts that transform raw RV data into executive-friendly dashboards and compliance documentation.
While RV is intuitive enough for basic use, professional training unlocks its full potential and ensures you follow best practices from the start. Our structured curriculum takes you from initial installation through advanced automation, with hands-on labs that simulate real-world scenarios you will encounter in production environments. Whether you are preparing for vm certification exams, seeking to improve your team's efficiency, or building a comprehensive reporting framework for your organization, our RV training programs provide the knowledge and practical skills you need to succeed. Every module is designed with actionable outcomes so that by the end of your training, you will have built practical assets you can immediately deploy in your own environment.
Common questions about RV training
Yes, RV is a free utility for vm environments. Our training service helps you master the tool and use it to its full potential in professional settings.
Basic familiarity with vm vSphere concepts is helpful but not required. For the Start plan, we cover everything from scratch. Standard and Enterprise plans assume basic vm knowledge.
Yes, Standard and Enterprise plan participants receive a completion certificate that verifies their RV proficiency and training hours.
Absolutely. Our Enterprise plan includes custom curriculum design tailored to your specific infrastructure, team size, and reporting requirements.
We always train on the latest stable version of RV and cover compatibility with vSphere 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x environments.
Sessions are delivered via live video conference with screen sharing and remote lab access. Enterprise clients can also request on-site training at their facilities.
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