Mastering VMware vSphere 6 - Softcover

Marshall, Nick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118925157 ISBN 13: 9781118925157

Publisher: Sybex, 2015

Synopsis

Master your virtual environment with the ultimate vSphere guide

Mastering VMware vSphere 6 is the fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to VMware's virtualization solution. With comprehensive coverage of this industry-leading toolset, this book acts as an informative guide and valuable reference. Step-by-step instruction walks you through installation, configuration, operation, security processes, and much more as you conquer the management and automation of your virtual environment. Written by certified VMware vExperts, this indispensable guide provides hands-on instruction and detailed conceptual explanations, anchored by practical applications and real-world examples.

This book is the ultimate guide to vSphere, helping administrators master their virtual environment. Learn to:

• Install, configure, and manage the vCenter Server components
• Leverage the Support Tools to provide maintenance and updates
• Create and configure virtual networks, storage devices, and virtual machines
• Implement the latest features to ensure compatibility and flexibility
• Manage resource allocation and utilization to meet application needs
• Monitor infrastructure performance and availability
• Automate and orchestrate routine administrative tasks

Mastering VMware vSphere 6 is what you need to stay up-to-date on VMware's industry-leading software for the virtualized datacenter.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Essential Guide to the Industry Leading Virtualization Solution

Mastering VMware vSphere 6 is the fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to VMware's vSphere virtualization software. With comprehensive coverage of this industry-leading toolset, this book acts as an informative guide and valuable reference. Step-by-step instruction walks you through installation, configuration, operation, security processes, and much more as you conquer the management and automation of your virtual environment.

Written by certified VMware vExperts, this indispensable guide provides hands-on instruction and detailed conceptual explanations, anchored by practical applications and real-world examples. You'll learn everything you need to know to get the most out of vSphere 6.

Coverage includes

• Planning, installing, and navigating vCenter Server™ components
• Creating and configuring virtual networks, virtual machines, and storage devices
• Ensuring high availability and business continuity by eliminating downtime for planned maintenance
• Creating and managing reliable, agile virtual machines
• Managing resource allocation with data center-wide network aggregation
• Balancing utilization automatically or using defined priority access
• Monitoring VMWare vSphere performance and availability with centralized management
• Automating and orchestrating routine administrative tasks, updates, and patches

Install, Configure, and Manage Virtualization Toolsets
Leverage Support Tools to Provide Maintenance and Updates
Implement New Features to Ensure Compatibility and Flexibility
Manage Resource Allocation and Utilization to Meet Application Needs
Secure the Network and Monitor Performance

About the Author:

Nick Marshall is an Integration Architect at VMware, where he helps build products including vSphere, vRealize Operations Manager, and vRealize Automation Center. He has over 14 years of IT experience and holds multiple advanced IT certifications. Nick helps run the vBrownBag podcast, blogs at nickmarshall.com.au, and runs a site dedicated to home labs at www.labguides.com. He can be found on Twitter @nickmarshall9.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1118925157
• ISBN 13: 9781118925157
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 840