VMware Software-Defined Storage - Softcover

Hosken, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119292778 ISBN 13: 9781119292777

Publisher: Sybex, 2016

Synopsis

VMware Software-Defined Storage Design, is an all-in-one-solution guide to the next-generation of vSphere storage architecture, and how VMware is addressing data center challenges through its software-defined storage offerings, Virtual SAN and Virtual Volumes. The aim of this book is to help readers understand all of the design factors associated with these new vSphere storage options, and provide a complete guide to how solution architects and operational teams can maximize quality storage design for this new generation of technologies.

This book will be of most value to storage architects, vSphere architects, IT consultants, technology gurus, storage enthusiasts or anyone else with a VCA, VCP, or equivalent knowledge, who wants to learn more about the storage design process and technologies involved. In addition, prospective VCP, VCAP, VCIX or VCDX candidates, who already have a range of vSphere expertise, but are searching for that extra knowledge, would also benefit from the in-depth knowledge transfer provided through this book.

This publication will help bring about a deep knowledge and understanding of these new storage solutions by:

• Providing a truly unique insight into Virtual SAN and Virtual Volumes technology and design. No other publication currently provides this level of insight or detail into the mechanics of these two new storage technologies, and the software-defined storage model.
• Facilitating a low-level knowledge transfer of these new technologies, and furnishing the reader with an understanding of the economies of storage, as well as the design factors associated with the architecture of this next-generation of VMware based storage solution.
• Delivering detailed guidance on the design and implementation of a Virtual SAN stretched architecture, and after examining all the design options associated with building a cross-site solution, and identifying the preferred option based on the design factors, provide an example solution to readers.
• Giving guidance over the deployment of Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) through vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator, and delivering a fully automated cloud platform to enterprise IT organizations and cloud service providers, for the provisioning of storage resources and operational management of the solution.
• Delivering a detailed knowledge transfer of legacy storage and storage protocol concepts in order to provide context to the new software-defined storage model, and demonstrate how VMware’s Virtual SAN and Virtual Volumes next-generation storage technology is meeting traditional enterprise storage challenge.

About this title

About the Author

Martin Hosken, VCDX is a Global Cloud Architect and part of the Cloud Provider Software Business Unit at VMWare. One of only a small number of double VMWare Certified Design Experts in the world, he has been awarded the annual VMWare vExpert title for the past four years. Martin specializes in the design, implementation, and integration of Cisco, EMC, IBM, HP, Dell, and VMWare systems into enterprise environments and cloud service provider infrastructure.

From the Back Cover

VMWare next-generation technologies

Traditional storage models are no longer meeting the needs of IT organizations, and the future lies in simpler, less-complex hardware that does not require highly-trained administrators to maintain. In addition, organizations around the world are looking to cut costs without sacrificing performance, availability, or scalability, creating ongoing challenges for storage architects and administrators. VMware is addressing these challenges through the software-defined storage model and Virtual SAN and Virtual Volume technologies; VMware Software-Defined Storage examines these solutions in unprecedented detail to give IT professionals the deep understanding they need to maximize quality storage design.

This book details this next generation of vSphere storage architecture, providing detailed guidance on the design and implementation of a Virtual SAN stretched architecture, legacy storage, storage protocol concepts, and Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) through vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator.

Coverage includes:

• Examine classic storage models and vSphere^® storage technologies
• Understand policy-driven storage and stretched cluster design
• Design and build for scalability
• Use Virtual SAN and Virtual Volumes effectively
• Adopt a more productive workflow strategy for delivering STaaS
• Implement best practices for monitoring and storage operations design
• Delve into storage strategy, resource economies, architecture, and more

Learn How to Implement a Software-Defined Storage Strategy

Understand Classic Storage Models and Constructs

Coordinate Fabric Connectivity and Storage I/O Architecture

Find Out How to Build A Cloud Management Platform Ecosystem with Virtual SAN

Leverage the vRealize Orchestrator, Operations Manager, and Log Insight

From the Inside Flap

VMWare next-generation technologies

Traditional storage models are no longer meeting the needs of IT organizations, and the future lies in simpler, less-complex hardware that does not require highly-trained administrators to maintain. In addition, organizations around the world are looking to cut costs without sacrificing performance, availability, or scalability, creating ongoing challenges for storage architects and administrators. VMware is addressing these challenges through the software-defined storage model and Virtual SAN and Virtual Volume technologies; VMware Software-Defined Storage examines these solutions in unprecedented detail to give IT professionals the deep understanding they need to maximize quality storage design.

This book details this next generation of vSphere storage architecture, providing detailed guidance on the design and implementation of a Virtual SAN stretched architecture, legacy storage, storage protocol concepts, and Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) through vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator.

Coverage includes:

• Examine classic storage models and vSphere^® storage technologies
• Understand policy-driven storage and stretched cluster design
• Design and build for scalability
• Use Virtual SAN and Virtual Volumes effectively
• Adopt a more productive workflow strategy for delivering STaaS
• Implement best practices for monitoring and storage operations design
• Delve into storage strategy, resource economies, architecture, and more

Learn How to Implement a Software-Defined Storage Strategy

Understand Classic Storage Models and Constructs

Coordinate Fabric Connectivity and Storage I/O Architecture

Find Out How to Build A Cloud Management Platform Ecosystem with Virtual SAN

Leverage the vRealize Orchestrator, Operations Manager, and Log Insight

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119292778
• ISBN 13: 9781119292777
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 552