Mastering VMware vSphere^TM 4

by Scott Lowe

• ISBN13: 9780470572603
• ISBN10: 0470572604
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-08-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

As part of the highly acclaimed Mastering series from Sybex, this book offers a comprehensive look at VMware vSphere 4, how to implement it, and how to make the most of what it offers.Coverage Includes:Shows administrators how to use VMware to realize significant savings in hardware costs while still providing adequate "servers" for their users Demonstrates how to partition a physical server into several virtual machines, reducing the overall server footprint within the operations center Explains how VMware subsumes a network to centralize and simplify its management, thus alleviating the effects of "virtual server sprawl"Now that virtualization is a key cost-saving strategy, Mastering VMware vSphere 4 is the strategic guide you need to maximize the opportunities.

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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