Mastering VMware vSphere 4

by Lowe, Scott

• ISBN13: 9780470481387
• ISBN10: 0470481382
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-08-31
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Update to the bestselling book on VMWare InfrastructureThis update to the bestselling book on VMWare Infrastructure 3, Mastering VMware TBD will prove to be indespensible to anyone using the market-leading virtualization software.As part of the highly acclaimed Mastering series from Sybex, this guide offers a comprehensive look at VMware technology, how to implement it, and how to make the most of what it offers. Shows how VMware Infrastructure saves on hardware costs while maximizing capacity Demonstrates how to work with virtual machines, reducing a company's carbon footprint within its data center Helps maximize the technology Reinforces understanding of VMware Infrastructure through real-world examplesNow that virtualization is a key cost-saving strategy, Mastering VMware is the strategic guide you need to maximize the opportunities.

Author Biography

About the Author

Scott Lowe has worked in IT for more than 15 years and currently works with a national VAR/reseller as a technical lead specializing in virtualization and virtualization technologies. Scott maintains a well-respected virtualization website, blog.scottlowe.org, and is a contributing author for SearchVMware.com and SearchServerVirtualization.com. Scott is also the recipient of a VMware vExpert Award, an honor awarded to a very select group of individuals for their contributions to the VMware and virtualization community in 2008.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introducing VMware vSphere 4

Planning and Installing VMware ESX and VMware ESXi

Installing and Configuring vCenter Server

Installing and Configuring vCenter Update Manager

Creating and Managing Virtual Networks

Creating and Managing Storage Devices

Creating and Managing Virtual Machines

Migrating and Importing Virtual Machines

Configuring and Managing VMware vSphere Access Controls

Managing Resource Allocation

Ensuring High Availability and Business Continuity

Monitoring VMware vSphere Performance

Securing VMware vSphere

Automating VMware vSphere

The Bottom Line

Frequently Used Commands

VMware vSphere Best Practices

Index

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