VMware Infrastructure 3.x: The Official Guide
by Gardinier, KentonEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-10-16
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
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Summary
The only authorized guide to VMware--the market-leading virtual infrastructure solutionVMware is the industry innovator in virtualization--the cutting-edge technology that makes it possible to run multiple operating systems and applications on the same computer at the same time. This hands-on guide explains how to use VMware VI 3.x.VMware Infrastructure 3.x: The Official Guide shows you how to deploy, configure, and maintain a virtualized environment. You will get details on VMware ESX Server 3i, the next-generation thin hypervisor to be integrated in server hardware from Dell, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, and others. The book incorporates tips, tricks, and best practices derived from VMwareAnd#39;s professional services as well as lessons learned from VMwareAnd#39;s enterprise customers.
Author Biography
Kenton Gardinier, a technical account manager and trusted advisor at VMware, has designed, implemented, and managed technical and business-driven solutions for organizations of all sizes around the world for more than 12 years, including early adopter engagements. Kenton is an internationally recognized author and public speaker. He has authored, co-authored, and contributed to several books on security, performance tuning, systems management, operating systems, messaging, and administration. Kenton has also served as an advisory board member for many organizations. He holds many certifications including VCP, CISSP, ITIL, MCSE, and MCSA.
Table of Contents
| Virtualization Infrastructure 3 Under the Hood | |
| Virtualization Changing IT | |
| ESX Core Architecture Technologies | |
| Embedded ESX: VI 3i | |
| Planning and Designing Virtualization in the Enterprise | |
| Consolidating and Containing the Enterprise | |
| Workload characterization and Capacity Planning Best Practices | |
| Storage Infrastructure Planning and Design | |
| Network Architecture Planning and Design | |
| Deploying and Configuring VI3 | |
| Installing and Configuring ESX and VirtualCenter | |
| Advanced VI3 Configuration | |
| Migrating from VI2 to VI3 | |
| Migrating from Other Virtualization Technologies | |
| Implementation Best Practices | |
| Virtual Machine Tips and Tricks | |
| Scripting and Command-line Hacks from the Field | |
| Real World Automation Solutions | |
| Managing and Maintaining VI3 | |
| Administering Users, Groups, and Permissions | |
| Logging and Troubleshooting VI3 | |
| Monitoring, Tuning, and Optimizing VI3 | |
| Securing an Enterprise Virtual Infrastructure | |
| Desktop Virtualization Solutions and Best Practices | |
| VDI Methodology | |
| Building High Security Desktops with ACE | |
| Managing Transcient Environments with Lab Manager | |
| Continuous Availability Solutions and Best Practices | |
| Enhanced Availability with ESX | |
| Backup and Recovery Using VCB | |
| Disaster Recovery Solutions - Site Recovery Manager | |
| Appendices | |
| Tools and Utilities | |
| Virtual Appliances | |
| Other Useful Information | |
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