Hands-On Virtual Computing / Edition 2

by Ted Simpson

Overview

Prepare for today s dramatically changing IT world with the insights and timely instruction in HANDS-ON VIRTUAL COMPUTING, 2E. This unique book combines current theory and emerging concepts with practical hands-on activities and projects to help you master virtualization and learn to apply those skills in real world scenarios. You gain experience working with the latest virtualization technology and learn the differences between the two major leaders in virtualization products — VMware and Microsoft. Specific chapters address Oracle VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, and virtualization in software-defined data centers. You develop the solid understanding of virtualization concepts and products that you need to advance within your IT career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2901337101935
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	03/16/2017
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Ted Simpson is a long-time Course Technology author. He has been working, teaching, and writing about computers for over 20 years. In 1990, Simpson wrote one of the first books in the Course Technology Networking series, Hands-On Netware 3.11. Ted has used virtualization software to aid in teaching computer lab classes for several years, and has given presentations on virtualization for Course Technology conferences. Ted is currently a certified Novell and Microsoft instructor at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, and the author of many books, including Hands-On Novell Open Enterprise Server, Guide to Novell Netware Administration Enhanced Edition, 70-270, 70-290: MCSE/MCSA Guide to Installing and Managing Microsoft XP Professional and Windows Server 2003, and Virtual Machines Companion, all of which are written for use with virtualization. In addition to classroom teaching and industry training, Ted has been developing curricula for microcomputer related courses since the 1980s and holds the following certifications: A+, Network+, NetWare 6 CNE and CNI, and MCSE.


Jason Novak is a life-long computer enthusiast. In addition to co-authoring HANDS-ON VIRTUAL COMPUTING, Mr. Novak has worked on the successful book VIRTUAL MACHINES COMPANION. Mr. Novak operates his own business that has been developing desktop and mobile applications since 1998. He also uses his skills to offer both computer support and consulting services to a variety of businesses and industries. Mr. Novak is CompTIA A+ certified.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Virtual Computing. 2. Working with Oracle Virtual Box. 3. Working with VMware Workstation. 4. Data Center Virtualization and Cloud computing. 5. Installing and Working with Microsoft Hyper-V. 6. Working with Microsoft Hyper-V Virtual Machine Manager. 7. Working with VMware vSphere. 8. Working with VMware vCenter Server. 9. Implementing VMware and Microsoft Virtual Desktop Infrastructures. 10. Using Virtual Computing in a Cloud Environment. Appendix A: The Technology Behind Virtualization. Appendix B: Using VMware Player and VMware Fusion. Appendix C: Introduction to Oracle VM Server for x86 Virtualization.