Mastering VMware vSphere 5 [NOOK Book]

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Overview

A new and updated edition of bestselling Mastering VMware vSphere 4

Written by leading VMware expert, this book covers all the features and capabilities of VMware vSphere. You'll learn how to install, configure, operate, manage, and secure the latest release.

  • Covers all the new features and capabilities of the much-anticipated new release of VMware vSphere
  • Discusses the planning, installation, operation, and management for the latest release
  • Reviews migration to the latest vSphere software
  • Offers hands-on ...
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Overview

A new and updated edition of bestselling Mastering VMware vSphere 4

Written by leading VMware expert, this book covers all the features and capabilities of VMware vSphere. You'll learn how to install, configure, operate, manage, and secure the latest release.

  • Covers all the new features and capabilities of the much-anticipated new release of VMware vSphere
  • Discusses the planning, installation, operation, and management for the latest release
  • Reviews migration to the latest vSphere software
  • Offers hands-on instruction and clear explanations with real-world examples

Mastering VMware vSphere is the strategic guide you need to maximize the opportunities of virtualization.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781118180129
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 9/29/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 792
  • Sales rank: 90,977
  • File size: 35 MB
  • Note: This product may take a few minutes to download.

Meet the Author

Scott Lowe, VCDX, has been in IT for more than 17 years and is a VMware vExpert, an honor granted by VMware to individuals whose work in the VMware community has made a significant impact. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer for the vSpecialist team at EMC Corporation, where he specializes in the integration of VMware, Cisco, and EMC solutions, products, and technologies. Scott is the author of Mastering VMware vSphere 4 and coauthor of VMware vSphere 4 Administration Instant Reference and VMware vSphere Design. He is also a former contributor to SearchVMware.com and SearchServerVirtualization.com, and a former columnist for Virtualization Review magazine. Scott's top-rated VMware/virtualization blog is blog.scottlowe.org.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Ch. 1 Introducing VMware vSphere 4 1

Ch. 2 Planning and Installing VMware ESX and VMware ESXi 17

Ch. 3 Installing and Configuring vCenter Server 57

Ch. 4 Installing and Configuring vCenter Update Manager 103

Ch. 5 Creating and Managing Virtual Networks 139

Ch. 6 Creating and Managing Storage Devices 215

Ch. 7 Creating and Managing Virtual Machines 317

Ch. 8 Migrating and Importing Virtual Machines 361

Ch. 9 Configuring and Managing VMware vSphere Access Controls 385

Ch. 10 Managing Resource Allocation 411

Ch. 11 Ensuring High Availability and Business Continuity 455

Ch. 12 Monitoring VMware vSphere Performance 519

Ch. 13 Securing VMware vSphere 555

Ch. 14 Automating VMware vSphere 587

Appendix A The Bottom Line 611

Appendix B Frequently Used Commands 637

Appendix C VMware vSphere Best Practices 645

Index 653

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