Chapter 4. Servers and Network
When most IT professionals think about virtualization, the first thing that comes to mind is often the server. The complexity of the server, as well as its criticality, make it the first thing, but a virtual machine (VM) on a server without network connectivity rarely serves its intended purpose. Servers can seem daunting, but with the information provided in this chapter, you’ll be up to speed in no time. Networks are often the domain of a network team, but as a virtualization professional, you’ll need to converse with them effectively. This chapter helps you with understanding the servers and network components that are required in any virtualization solution.
ESXi Servers
Servers consist of thousands of parts, ...
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