VMware VI3 implementation and administration / Eric Siebert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Siebert, Eric, 1966-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

VMware.

Virtual computer systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v. (unpaged) ) ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Ind. : FT Press, 2009.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

“With this book, Eric has created a roadmap through the intricacies of VMware Infrastructure 3. From initial requirements gathering to advanced configuration topics, the logical progression of the chapters allows readers to jump in at whatever point makes the most sense in their own environment. Beginners and veterans alike will find themselves using it as both a guide and a reference.” --Mark Chandler, Infrastructure Engineer Principal, VMware Certified Professional and vExpert 2009 “Through his work at Boston Market, his involvement as a community moderator on the VMTN forums, his management of his own vmware-land.com website, and his active blogging, Eric Siebert has established himself as an expert in the field of virtualization. In this book, he shares his knowledge of VMware virtualization in a manner that will benefit the novice and the expert alike.” --Ken Cline, Technical Director, Virtualization, Wells Landers The Definitive Guide to Planning, Implementing, Securing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3 This is the most comprehensive guide to planning for, implementing, securing, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting VMware VI3 in any IT environment. Written by Eric Siebert, a veteran VMware system administrator and one of only 300 vExperts named by VMware in 2009, this book will help IT professionals make the best possible decisions about VMware every step of the way. Siebert presents extensive coverage of the upfront planning and architectural tasks that can make or break VMware deployments, sharing practical insights you’ll never find in the official documentation. Next, he presents dozens of tips, tricks, and best practices for everything from migration and configuration to backup. Along the way, Siebert introduces advanced techniques for optimizing both the efficiency of VMware system administration and the effectiveness of VMware virtual environments. Coverage includes Understanding your current infrastructure--and all the ways virtualization will change it Building VI3 environments for maximum reliability and performance Choosing the right software, servers, storage, and network infrastructure Constructing your virtualized environment Configuring virtual networking, storage, and resources to maximize host and guest performance Systematically securing hosts, VMs, networks, and vCenter Servers Mastering best practices for populating virtual environments, including P2V migration, templating, and...

Contents:

Assessing your current environment

Planning your virtual environment

Building your virtual environment

Configuring your virtual environment

Securing your virtual environment

Populating your virtual environment

Monitoring your virtual environment

Maintaining your virtual environment

Backing up your virtual environment

Troubleshooting your virtual environment

Advanced topics.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed Apr. 12, 2009).

OCLC:

319430661