Chapter 9

Managing Virtual Machines

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • CREATE VIRTUAL MACHINES
    • Create a New Virtual Machine
    • Clone an Existing Virtual Machine
    • Deploy a Virtual Machine from a Template
    • Create a Template
  • MODIFY VIRTUAL MACHINES
    • Reconfigure the Hardware of a Virtual Machine
    • Add Hardware to a Virtual Machine
    • Remove Hardware from a Virtual Machine
  • MANAGE VIRTUAL MACHINE HARDWARE VERSIONS
    • Determine the Virtual Machine Hardware Version
    • Upgrade Virtual Machine Hardware
  • PERFORM OTHER VIRTUAL MACHINE MANAGEMENT TASKS
    • Change the Virtual Machine Power State
    • Work with Virtual Machine Snapshots
    • Install or Upgrade the VMware Tools

Managing virtual machines is where most VMware vSphere administrators will spend their time. vSphere ...

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