Product Description
by Nick Marshall (Author), Mike Brown (Author), G. Blair Fritz (Author)
Master your virtual environment with the ultimate vSphere guide
Mastering VMware vSphere 6.7 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 6.7 is what you need to stay up-to-date on VMware's industry-leading software for the virtualized datacenter.
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Master Your Virtual Environment with This Expert Guide to vSphere
VMware vSphere leads the field in server virtualization technology, and this full-spectrum guide is the leading resource on this groundbreaking tool. Fully updated for vSphere 6.7, it provides comprehensive coverage of all the newest features and capabilities. From step-by-step installation and configuration instructions to the complexities of managing and automating your environment, it solidifies learning with hands-on exercises and detailed conceptual explanations. Practical applications and real-world examples prepare you to take control.
Written by experts who helped build the vSphere software, this book provides everything the administrator needs to know to take full advantage of this industry-leading toolset. You'll find it a valuable reference as you manage your virtual environment.
Coverage includes:
- Planning a VMware vSphere deployment
- Installing, configuring, and managing VMware vCenter Server(R) components
- Leveraging the support tools for maintenance and updating
- Creating and configuring virtual networks, machines, and storage devices
- Implementing the latest features to ensure compatibility and flexibility
- Managing resource allocation and utilization
- Monitoring infrastructure performance and availability
- Preparing for business continuity
- Automating and orchestrating routine administrative tasks
- Install and Configure vSphere Update Manager
- Ensure High Availability and Business Continuity
- Work With Templates and vApps
- Manage Resource Allocation and Balance Resource Utilization
- Monitor CPU, Memory, Network, and Disk Usage
Author Biography
Nick Marshall has worked in the IT industry for nearly 20 years. As a senior integration architect at VMware, he now helps develop products such as VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Validated Designs and vSphere itself. Nick blogs at nickmarshall.com.au and you can follow him on Twitter at @nickmarshall9.
