Chapter 1. The Virtual Datacenter
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Becoming a virtual datacenter architect
- Using a holistic approach to datacenter design
- Passing the VMware VCAP-DCV Design exam
- Identifying what's new in vSphere 6
- Planning a vSphere 6 upgrade
Introduction
This chapter focuses on many of the basic concepts and benefits of virtualization. It provides a quick overview of VMware virtualization, introduces the virtual datacenter architect, and lays some of the groundwork necessary to create and implement a successful virtual datacenter design using VMware vSphere 6.x.
We will also explore the VMware Certified Advanced Professional-Datacenter Virtualization (VCAP6-DCV) design exam and the new VMware Certified Implementation ...
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