Mastering VMware vSphere 6
- 16h 51m
- Grant Orchard, Josh Atwell, Nick Marshall
- Sybex
- 2015
Master your virtual environment with the ultimate vSphere guide
Mastering VMware vSphere 6 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 is what you need to stay up-to-date on VMware's industry-leading software for the virtualized datacenter.
About the Author
Nick Marshall is an Integration Architect at VMware, where he helps build products including vSphere, vRealize Operations Manager, and vRealize Automation Center. He has over 14 years of IT experience and holds multiple advanced IT certifications. Nick helps run the vBrownBag podcast, blogs at nickmarshall.com.au, and runs a site dedicated to home labs at www.labguides.com. He can be found on Twitter @nickmarshall9.
In this Book
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Introducing VMware vSphere 6
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Planning and Installing VMware ESXi
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Installing and Configuring vCenter Server
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vSphere Update Manager and the vCenter Support Tools
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Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks
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Creating and Configuring Storage Devices
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Ensuring High Availability and Business Continuity
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Securing VMware vSphere
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Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
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Using Templates and vApps
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Managing Resource Allocation
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Balancing Resource Utilization
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Monitoring VMware vSphere Performance
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Automating VMware vSphere
