Mastering VMware vSphere 4 (Computer/Tech) - Softcover

Scott Lowe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470481382 ISBN 13: 9780470481387

Publisher: Sybex, 2009

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

From the Back Cover

Harness the power of virtualization for your enterprise

Install and manage one or one thousand virtual servers in your enterprise with the latest generation of VMware virtualization software, vSphere 4, and this comprehensive guide. Using step-by-step instruction backed by real-world scenarios, this book takes you under the hood of this powerful VMware suite, clearly explaining all of the components and how you can get the most out of them. Discover how to reduce your overall server footprint, expand capacity, optimize performance, track cost savings, and more with this in-depth guide.

Coverage includes:

• Getting up to speed on all components of the VMware vSphere 4 suite

• Installing, configuring, and managing VMware ESX and ESXi Server, vCenter Server, and VMware Update Manager

• Managing virtual machines and networks, storage devices, and access

• Migrating and importing virtual machines into your existing infrastructure

• Understanding high availability and business continuity in the VMware world

• Securing your vSphere virtual infrastructure and monitoring performance

• Mitigating the effects of unplanned physical server failure with VMware Fault Tolerance

• Scripting and automating with PowerShell and PowerCLI

Increase Capacity with Scalable, Robust Virtual Solutions

Get the Very Most out of a vSphere 4 Infrastructure

Reduce Your Overall Server Footprint and Cut Costs

Secure Your Virtual Network and Monitor Performance

Reinforce Your Skills with Real-World Examples

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470481382
• ISBN 13: 9780470481387
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 696