Vcenter server doesn't seem to have a trial/eval version, so I'm going to have to learn some other way.
vCenter is avilable on a trial version. Proabably you can setup ESXi enviroment first and thne start with View
Check the below guide to setup vSphere lab
http://boerlowie.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/building-the-ultimate-vsphere-lab-part-1-the-story/