Description
"With this book, Eric has created a roadmap
through the intricacies of VMware Infrastructure 3. From initial
requirements gathering to advanced configuration topics, the logical
progression of the chapters allows readers to jump in at whatever point
makes the most sense in their own environment. Beginners and veterans
alike will find themselves using it as both a guide and a reference" --Mark Chandler, Infrastructure Engineer Principal, VMware Certified Professional and vExpert 2009 "Through
his work at Boston Market, his involvement as a community moderator on
the VMTN forums, his management of his own vmware-land.com website, and
his active blogging, Eric Siebert has established himself as an expert
in the field of virtualization. In this book, he shares his knowledge
of VMware virtualization in a manner that will benefit the novice and
the expert alike." --Ken Cline, Technical Director, Virtualization, Wells Landers The Definitive Guide to Planning, Implementing, Securing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3 This
is the most comprehensive guide to planning for, implementing,
securing, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting VMware VI3 in
any IT environment. Written by Eric Siebert, a veteran VMware system
administrator and one of only 300 vExperts named by VMware in 2009,
this book will help IT professionals make the best possible decisions
about VMware every step of the way. Siebert
presents extensive coverage of the upfront planning and architectural
tasks that can make or break VMware deployments, sharing practical
insights you'll never find in the official documentation. Next, he
presents dozens of tips, tricks, and best practices for everything from
migration and configuration to backup. Along the way, Siebert
introduces advanced techniques for optimizing both the efficiency of
VMware system administration and the effectiveness of VMware virtual
environments. Coverage includes -
Understanding your current infrastructure--and all the ways virtualization will change it -
Building VI3 environments for maximum reliability and performance -
Choosing the right software, servers, storage, and network infrastructure -
Constructing your virtualized environment -
Configuring virtual networking, storage, and resources to maximize host and guest performance -
Systematically securing hosts, VMs, networks, and vCenter Servers -
Mastering best practices for populating virtual environments, including P2V migration, templating, and the use of ISO files -
Monitoring your virtual environment, analyzing metrics, and proactively eliminating bottlenecks -
Applying patches to fix bugs and security vulnerabilities without introducing problems caused by unexpected dependencies -
Troubleshooting virtual environments: identifying and resolving specific problems, one step at a time -
Improving administration with snapshots, scripting, and other advanced techniques VMware VI3 Implementation and Administration is
an invaluable guide for every professional working with VMware,
including architects designing virtual infrastructures, as well as
managers and administrators who must implement and support them. Foreword ix Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Assessing Your Current Environment 3 Chapter 2 Planning Your Virtual Environment 25 Chapter 3 Building Your Virtual Environment 75 Chapter 4 Configuring Your Virtual Environment 119 Chapter 5 Securing Your Virtual Environment 219 Chapter 6 Populating Your Virtual Environment 263 Chapter 7 Monitoring Your Virtual Environment 335 Chapter 8 Maintaining Your Virtual Environment 365 Chapter 9 Backing Up Your Virtual Environment 399 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Your Virtual Environment 409 Chapter 11 Advanced Topics 435 Index 467
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