Mastering VMware vSphere 5.5
All the Information IT Professionals Need for VMware vSphere 5.5VMware vSphere is the world's leading virtualization platform, and vSphere 5.5 gives you even greater control over how to allocate your virtual resources. Whether you're just starting to virtualize, or you already have a virtualized environment but want to improve your skills with practical advice, best practices, and real-world examples, this book is your complete VMware vSphere resource. The author team of VMware vExperts Scott Lowe and Nick Marshall uses a logical, start-to-finish approach, showing you in detail how to install, configure, manage, and monitor a dynamic virtual environment using the VMware vSphere 5.5 product suite.Coverage includes:Understanding all components of the VMware vSphere 5.5 suiteInstalling and configuring VMware ESXi™ Server, vCenter™ Server, and vSphere Update ManagerCreating and configuring virtual networks and storage devicesEnsuring high availability, and planning for disaster recovery and business continuityCreating virtual machines, including installing VMware Tools, deploying, and managing everything with the vSphere Web ClientCloning virtual machines with your own templates and vApps, or with OVF (Open Virtualization Format)Understanding utilization versus allocation and balancing resource utilizationIntegrating vCenter Operations Manager and monitoring VMware vSphere performanceInstall, Configure, and Manage a Virtualized System with VMware vSphere 5.5Increase Your Capacity with Scalable, Robust, Virtualized and Cloud SolutionsMonitor Performance and Maintain High AvailabilityReinforce Skills with Best Practices and Real-World Examples