Chapter 1. Planning, Installing, Configuring, and Upgrading vCenter Server and VMware ESXi
This chapter covers the following subjects:
• Installing and Configuring vCenter Server
• Installing and Configuring VMware ESXi
• Planning and Performing Upgrades of vCenter Server and VMware ESXi
• Securing vCenter Server and ESXi
• Identifying vSphere Architecture and Solutions
Your vCenter Server and ESXi hosts offer a tremendous number of features and utilities, but to get the most from them, you will need to install them properly. In this chapter, I will focus on the proper installation of these important components. You will learn the methods that you should use to secure your system during and after installation. In addition, I will cover your options ...
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