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“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
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
Assessing Your Current Environment Prior to Migrating to VMware Virtual Machines
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