January 2014
Beginner
260 pages
5h 55m
English
Overview
The "VMware vSphere 5.x Datacenter Design Cookbook" is a comprehensive guide to mastering the design of a VMware-based virtual datacenter. Through a recipe-driven approach, this book walks readers through identifying requirements, planning designs, and successfully implementing VMware vSphere solutions. Ideal for IT professionals, this practical guide focuses on real-world applications and best practices in virtual datacenter design.
What this Book will help me do
- Learn to identify key factors influencing VMware vSphere designs and apply them effectively.
- Understand how to create a conceptual design based on business and technical requirements.
- Design systems with performance, availability, recoverability, manageability, and security in mind.
- Translate logical resource designs into detailed and actionable physical infrastructure designs.
- Produce high-quality professional VMware design documentation for implementation success.
Author(s)
Hersey Cartwright is a seasoned IT professional and VMware expert with years of experience in designing and managing virtual environments. He brings a wealth of practical knowledge and a clear teaching style that helps both beginners and advanced VMware users alike. His experience as an author and educator is evident in the book's concise and actionable format. Hersey's approach focuses on practical skills and real-world examples, making complex topics accessible to all.
Who is it for?
This book is targeted at IT professionals, system administrators, and engineers who are looking to expand their skills in VMware vSphere design and management. It is ideal for readers with some basic understanding of virtualization concepts but aims to provide guidance for mastering advanced design principles. Whether you're aiming to enhance an existing skill set or design a virtual datacenter for the first time, this book will empower you to achieve your professional goals. Step-by-step exercises and best practices ensure accessible yet thorough learning.
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