| Description |
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Mastering VMware vSphere® 6; Acknowledgments; About the Author; About the Contributors; Contents at a Glance; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1 Introducing VMware vSphere 6; Exploring VMware vSphere 6.0 ; Examining the Products in the vSphere Suite ; Examining the Features in VMware vSphere ; Licensing VMware vSphere ; Why Choose vSphere?; The Bottom Line; Chapter 2 Planning and Installing VMware ESXi; Planning a VMware vSphere Deployment |
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Choosing a Server PlatformDetermining a Storage Architecture; Integrating with the Network Infrastructure ; Deploying VMware ESXi ; Installing VMware ESXi Interactively ; Performing an Unattended Installation of VMware ESXi ; Deploying VMware ESXi with vSphere Auto Deploy ; Performing Postinstallation Configuration ; Installing the vSphere Desktop Client ; Reconfiguring the Management Network ; Configuring Time Synchronization ; Configuring Name Resolution ; The Bottom Line ; Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring vCenter Server; Introducing vCenter Server |
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Centralizing User Authentication Using vCenter Single Sign-On Understanding the Platform Services Controller ; Using the vSphere Web Client for Administration ; Providing an Extensible Framework ; Choosing the Version of vCenter Server ; Planning and Designing a vCenter Server Deployment ; Sizing Hardware for vCenter Server ; Choosing a Database Server for vCenter Server ; Planning for vCenter Server Availability ; Running vCenter Server and Its Components as VMs ; Installing vCenter Server and Its Components |
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Configuring the vCenter Server Backend Database Server Configuring the ODBC DSN ; Installing the vCenter Server Components ; Installing vCenter Server in a Linked Mode Group ; Deploying the vCenter Server Virtual Appliance ; Exploring vCenter Server ; What's in the vSphere Web Client Home Screen? ; Using the Navigator ; Creating and Managing a vCenter Server Inventory ; Understanding Inventory Views and Objects ; Creating and Adding Inventory Objects ; Exploring vCenter Server's Management Features ; Understanding Basic Host Management |
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Examining Basic Host Configuration Using Scheduled Tasks ; Using the Events Console in vCenter Server ; Working with Host Profiles ; Tags ; Managing vCenter Server Settings ; General vCenter Server Settings ; Licensing ; Message of the Day; Advanced Settings ; vSphere Web Client Administration ; Roles; Licensing ; vCenter Solutions Manager ; Log Browser ; The Bottom Line ; Chapter 4 vSphere Update Manager and the vCenter Support Tools ; vSphere Update Manager ; Installing vSphere Update Manager ; Defining the Requirements |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed July 1, 2015) |
| SUBJECT |
VMware vSphere. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2009027888
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VMware vSphere fast |
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Virtual computer systems.
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Virtual computer systems
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Orchard, Grant, author
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Atwell, Josh, author.
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Lowe, Scott, 1970- writer of foreword.
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| ISBN |
1118925157 |
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9781118925157 |
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