Mastering VMware vSphere 5
Thoroughly Updated for VMware vSphere 5!Virtualization is hotter than ever. VMware vSphere is the most widely deployed virtualization platform, and this indispensable book by VMware vExpert and VCDX Scott Lowe is your key to harnessing the newest version. Using step-by-step instruction and real-world examples, he takes you under the hood of VMware vSphere 5 and shows you how to get the very most out of all its components. Learn how to install, configure, operate, monitor, secure, and automate your virtual infrastructure from a leading expert and with the leading virtualization solution.Coverage includes:Understanding all components of the VMware vSphere 5 suiteInstalling and configuring VMware ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere Update ManagerBuilding and managing virtual machines, networks, and storageHandling day-to-day or advanced tasks through the vSphere Web ClientEnsuring high availability and optimized resource usage with vSphere HA and vSphere DRSSecuring and automating VMware vSphereMonitoring resource allocation and performanceLeveraging new storage features in VMware vSphere 5, such as Storage DRSHarness the Power of Virtualization with VMware vSphereIncrease Your Capacity with Scalable and Robust SolutionsMaster All Tools in the New VMware vSphere 5 SuiteMonitor Performance and Maintain SecurityReinforce Your Skills with Real-World Examples