Author(s): Nick Marshall (Author), Scott Lowe (Foreword), Grant Orchard (Editor), Josh Atwell (Editor)
Publisher: Sybex
Publication Date: 15 May 2015
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 840 pages
ISBN-10: 1118925157
ISBN-13: 9781118925157
Book Description
Master your virtual environment with the ultimate vSphere guide
Mastering VMware vSphere 6 is the fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to VMware’s virtualization solution. With comprehensive coverage of this industry-leading toolset, this book acts as an informative guide and valuable reference. Step-by-step instruction walks you through installation, configuration, operation, security processes, and much more as you conquer the management and automation of your virtual environment. Written by certified VMware vExperts, this indispensable guide provides hands-on instruction and detailed conceptual explanations, anchored by practical applications and real-world examples.
This book is the ultimate guide to vSphere, helping administrators master their virtual environment. Learn to:
Install, configure, and manage the vCenter Server components
Leverage the Support Tools to provide maintenance and updates
Create and configure virtual networks, storage devices, and virtual machines
Implement the latest features to ensure compatibility and flexibility
Manage resource allocation and utilization to meet application needs
Monitor infrastructure performance and availability
Automate and orchestrate routine administrative tasks
Mastering VMware vSphere 6 is what you need to stay up-to-date on VMware’s industry-leading software for the virtualized datacenter.
Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
The Essential Guide to the Industry Leading Virtualization Solution
Mastering VMware vSphere 6 is the fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to VMware’s vSphere virtualization software. With comprehensive coverage of this industry-leading toolset, this book acts as an informative guide and valuable reference. Step-by-step instruction walks you through installation, configuration, operation, security processes, and much more as you conquer the management and automation of your virtual environment.
Written by certified VMware vExperts, this indispensable guide provides hands-on instruction and detailed conceptual explanations, anchored by practical applications and real-world examples. You’ll learn everything you need to know to get the most out of vSphere 6.
Coverage includes
Planning, installing, and navigating vCenter Server™ components
Creating and configuring virtual networks, virtual machines, and storage devices
Ensuring high availability and business continuity by eliminating downtime for planned maintenance
Creating and managing reliable, agile virtual machines
Managing resource allocation with data center-wide network aggregation
Balancing utilization automatically or using defined priority access
Monitoring VMWare vSphere performance and availability with centralized management
Automating and orchestrating routine administrative tasks, updates, and patches
Install, Configure, and Manage Virtualization Toolsets Leverage Support Tools to Provide Maintenance and Updates Implement New Features to Ensure Compatibility and Flexibility Manage Resource Allocation and Utilization to Meet Application Needs Secure the Network and Monitor Performance
From the Back Cover
The Essential Guide to the Industry Leading Virtualization Solution
Mastering VMware vSphere 6 is the fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to VMware’s vSphere virtualization software. With comprehensive coverage of this industry-leading toolset, this book acts as an informative guide and valuable reference. Step-by-step instruction walks you through installation, configuration, operation, security processes, and much more as you conquer the management and automation of your virtual environment.
Written by certified VMware vExperts, this indispensable guide provides hands-on instruction and detailed conceptual explanations, anchored by practical applications and real-world examples. You’ll learn everything you need to know to get the most out of vSphere 6.
Coverage includes
Planning, installing, and navigating vCenter Server™ components
Creating and configuring virtual networks, virtual machines, and storage devices
Ensuring high availability and business continuity by eliminating downtime for planned maintenance
Creating and managing reliable, agile virtual machines
Managing resource allocation with data center-wide network aggregation
Balancing utilization automatically or using defined priority access
Monitoring VMWare vSphere performance and availability with centralized management
Automating and orchestrating routine administrative tasks, updates, and patches
Install, Configure, and Manage Virtualization Toolsets Leverage Support Tools to Provide Maintenance and Updates Implement New Features to Ensure Compatibility and Flexibility Manage Resource Allocation and Utilization to Meet Application Needs Secure the Network and Monitor Performance
About the Author
Nick Marshall is an Integration Architect at VMware, where he helps build products including vSphere, vRealize Operations Manager, and vRealize Automation Center. He has over 14 years of IT experience and holds multiple advanced IT certifications. Nick helps run the vBrownBag podcast, blogs at nickmarshall.com.au, and runs a site dedicated to home labs at www.labguides.com. He can be found on Twitter @nickmarshall9.
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