Book description
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.
Table of contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Introducing VMware vSphere 6
- Chapter 2: Planning and Installing VMware ESXi
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Chapter 3: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server
- Introducing vCenter Server
- Choosing the Version of vCenter Server
- Planning and Designing a vCenter Server Deployment
- Installing vCenter Server and Its Components
- Installing vCenter Server in a Linked Mode Group
- Deploying the vCenter Server Virtual Appliance
- Exploring vCenter Server
- Creating and Managing a vCenter Server Inventory
- Exploring vCenter Server’s Management Features
- Managing vCenter Server Settings
- vSphere Web Client Administration
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 4: vSphere Update Manager and the vCenter Support Tools
- Chapter 5: Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks
- Chapter 6: Creating and Configuring Storage Devices
- Chapter 7: Ensuring High Availability and Business Continuity
- Chapter 8: Securing VMware vSphere
- Chapter 9: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
- Chapter 10: Using Templates and vApps
- Chapter 11: Managing Resource Allocation
- Chapter 12: Balancing Resource Utilization
- Chapter 13: Monitoring VMware vSphere Performance
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Chapter 14: Automating VMware vSphere
- Why Use Automation?
- vSphere Automation Options
- Automating with PowerCLI
- Using vCLI from vSphere Management Assistant
- Using vSphere Management Assistant for Automation with vCenter
- ESXCLI and PowerCLI
- Leveraging the Perl Toolkit with vSphere Management Assistant
- Automating with vRealize Orchestrator
- The Bottom Line
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Appendix: The Bottom Line
- Chapter 1: Introducing VMware vSphere 6
- Chapter 2: Planning and Installing VMware ESXi
- Chapter 3: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server
- Chapter 4: vSphere Update Manager and the vCenter Support Tools
- Chapter 5: Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks
- Chapter 6: Creating and Configuring Storage Devices
- Chapter 7: Ensuring High Availability and Business Continuity
- Chapter 8: Securing VMware vSphere
- Chapter 9: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
- Chapter 10: Using Templates and vApps
- Chapter 11: Managing Resource Allocation
- Chapter 12: Balancing Resource Utilization
- Chapter 13: Monitoring VMware vSphere Performance
- Chapter 14: Automating VMware vSphere
- EULA
Product information
- Title: Mastering VMware vSphere 6
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2015
- Publisher(s): Sybex
- ISBN: 9781118925157
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