Book description
A new and updated edition of bestselling Mastering VMware vSphere 4
Written by leading VMware expert, this book covers all the features and capabilities of VMware vSphere. You'll learn how to install, configure, operate, manage, and secure the latest release.
Covers all the new features and capabilities of the much-anticipated new release of VMware vSphere
Discusses the planning, installation, operation, and management for the latest release
Reviews migration to the latest vSphere software
Offers hands-on instruction and clear explanations with real-world examples
Mastering VMware vSphere is the strategic guide you need to maximize the opportunities of virtualization.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dear Reader,
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- About the Contributors
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Introducing VMware vSphere 5
- Chapter 2: Planning and Installing VMware ESXi
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Chapter 3: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server
- Introducing vCenter Server
- Choosing the Version of vCenter Server
- Planning and Designing a vCenter Server Deployment
- Installing vCenter Server
- Installing vCenter Server in a Linked Mode Group
- Deploying the vCenter Server Virtual Appliance
- Exploring vCenter Server
- Creating and Managing a vCenter Server Inventory
- Exploring vCenter Server's Management Features
- Managing vCenter Server Settings
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 4: Installing and Configuring vSphere Update Manager
- Chapter 5: Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks
- Chapter 6: Creating and Configuring Storage Devices
- Chapter 7: Ensuring High Availability and Business Continuity
- Chapter 8: Securing VMware vSphere
- Chapter 9: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
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Chapter 10: Using Templates and vApps
- Cloning VMs
- Creating a Customization Specification
- Cloning a Virtual Machine
- Creating Templates and Deploying Virtual Machines
- Cloning a Virtual Machine to a Template
- Deploying a Virtual Machine from a Template
- Using OVF Templates
- Working with vApps
- Importing Machines from Other Environments
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 11: Managing Resource Allocation
- Chapter 12: Balancing Resource Utilization
- Chapter 13: Monitoring VMware vSphere Performance
- Chapter 14: Automating VMware vSphere
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Appendix A: The Bottom Line
- Chapter 1: Introducing VMware vSphere 5
- Chapter 2: Planning and Installing VMware ESXi
- Chapter 3: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server
- Chapter 4: Installing and Configuring vSphere Update Manager
- Chapter 5: Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks
- Chapter 6: Creating and Configuring Storage Devices
- Chapter 7: Ensuring High Availability and Business Continuity
- Chapter 8: Securing VMware vSphere
- Chapter 9: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
- Chapter 10: Using Templates and vApps
- Chapter 11: Managing Resource Allocation
- Chapter 12: Balancing Resource Utilization
- Chapter 13: Monitoring VMware vSphere Performance
- Chapter 14: Automating VMware vSphere
- Index
Product information
- Title: Mastering VMware vSphere® 5
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2011
- Publisher(s): Sybex
- ISBN: 9780470890806
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