Configuring VMware ESX Server 2.5

Configuring VMware ESX Server 2.5
Author: Al Muller
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2005-08-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0080488579

This book will detail the default and custom installation of VMware's ESx server as well as basic and advanced virtual machine configurations. It will also discuss the requirements for a server virtualization and consolidation project and the cost savings surrounding such an effort. Furthermore, the book will provide a thorough understanding of the benefits of a virtual infrastructure and a comprehensive examination of how VMware eases administration and lowers overall IT costs. Lastly, the book delivers a thorough understanding of the virtual evolution which is underway in many IT organizations and how the reader will benefit from shifting from the physical to a virtual* A detailed resource on the default and custom installation of VMware's ESx server* Covers all the requirements for a server virtualization and consolidation project and the cost savings surrounding such an effort* Delivers a thorough understanding of the virtual evolution occuring in the IT industry

How to Cheat at Configuring VmWare ESX Server

How to Cheat at Configuring VmWare ESX Server
Author: David Rule
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2011-04-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0080555357

A virtual evolution in IT shops large and small has begun. VMware's ESX Server is the enterprise tool to free your infrastructure from its physical limitations providing the great transformation into a virtual environment--this book shows you how. Use Syngress' proven "How to Cheat methodology to configure and build VMware's ESX Server version 3. This clear, concise guide provides all the information you need to become a virtual whiz!This book will detail the default and custom installation of VMware's ESX server as well as basic and advanced virtual machine configurations. It will then walk the reader through post installation configurations including installation and configuration of VirtualCenter. From here, readers will learn to efficiently create and deploy virtual machine templates. Best practices for securing and backing up your virtual environment are also provided. The book concludes with a series of handy, time-saving command and configuration for: bash shell keystrokes, Linux commands, configuration files, common/proc files, VMware ESX commands, and troubleshooting.•Reap the Benefits of Server VirtualizationRealize improved ROI, ensure efficient mergers and acquisitions, and reduce compliance risk exposure through server virtualization and consolidation.•Build a Virtual MachineCreate a Gold Master and use your VMlibrary to leverage the power and flexibility of VMware. •Manage Your Virtual InfrastructureUse VMware tools to partition physical servers and manage virtual machines.•Set Up Scripted InstallationSee how a scripted installation method can be a fast and efficient way to provision ESX hosts.•Master ESX Native ToolsUse tools like Esxtop to diagnose performance issues and vmkfstools to import and export•Install and Use VMware Scripting APIsDevelop programs to help automate and ease administration—even with a limited background in scripting or programming.•Learn the Fundamentals of a VM BackupVMware ESX ships with three scripts that work together to create a backup and restore system: vmsnap.pl, vmsnap_all.pl, and vmres.pl.•Extend a Cloned Windows VM's Root PartitionUse Microsoft's Sysprep utility to extend a newly deployed virtual machine's root partition from the original clone size to a larger size.

VMware ESX Server

VMware ESX Server
Author: Ron Oglesby
Publisher: Tech Target
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Information technology
ISBN: 9780971151062

Detailing the design and deployment of a VMware ESX Server environment, and written from the practical experience of proven VMware engineers, this book provides IT architects with the insight needed to tackle tough design issues such as ESX Server security, network and SAN design, host hardware selection, guest selection and configuration, management tool selection, ESX performance optimizations, and automated installs and provisioning. A linear progression is provided, starting at the basic architecture of ESX server and then moving on to server configurations, design alternatives for hardware, SAN configuration and management tools, the creation of guest operating systems, and strategy development for implementing this technology into a specific environment. Advanced topics such as unattended installs, integration with network management software, configuration options for high availability, and disaster recovery scenarios are also addressed.

VMware Cookbook

VMware Cookbook
Author: Ryan Troy
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2009-10-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449388868

If you want to gain insight into the real-world uses of VMware ESX and ESXi, this book provides scores of step-by-step solutions for working with these products in a wide range of network environments. You'll not only learn the basics -- how to pool resources from hardware servers, computer clusters, networks, and storage, and then distribute them among virtual machines -- but also the stumbling blocks you'll encounter when you monitor systems, troubleshoot problems, and deal with security. In addition to the recipes, VMware Cookbook includes background information to help you determine your virtualization needs. You'll come to view VMware as part of the real environment, alongside operating systems, storage, and logical and physical network components. Follow best practices for installing VMware in your environment Discover how to secure and monitor your network Understand disk storage implementation and configuration Learn resource management using the distributed resource scheduler, shares, and resource pools Configure logical and physical networks Learn how to clone and migrate servers Gain valuable tips for configuration and fine-tuning Many resources can teach you about virtualization and the basics of VMware. This book is for system administrators who are ready to go beyond an introduction.

VMware Certified Professional Test Prep

VMware Certified Professional Test Prep
Author: Merle Ilgenfritz
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 802
Release: 2008-10-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1040057012

Written by VM-certified instructors with years of professional and teaching experience, VMware Certified Professional Test Prep is the ultimate guide to the VCP exam. Its organized and highly practical approach will help administrators successfully complete the exam while also maximizing their ability to apply this tool on the job. The guide covers the body of knowledge required of a VMware certified professional, provides the tools needed to keep that knowledge current, and helps develop the wherewithal to apply that knowledge to real solutions. Covering the ESX 3.0.x through ESX 3.5.x releases that are the focus of the VCP test, this volume: Reproduces many of the real-world examples that have proven very helpful to students in the authors' classrooms Applies step-by-step instructions to more than 700 software screenshots, providing a virtual hands-on experience Points to Web resources that will keep the reader current with the latest advances Includes logistical information on the test, including costs and class location Covers background information on various topics such as storage and networking to provide a complete understanding on the implementation of a VMWare VI3 solution Provides questions at the end of the chapters that cover the important concepts Also of great use to those administrators who have already received their certification, this book includes solutions to many of the common gotchas that they are certain to encounter in virtual environments. In particular, capacity-planning concepts reveal the specific details needed to make full use of VMware's unique resource management capabilities. Troubleshooting tips appear throughout the book, making it a useful resource in the virtualized datacenter.

Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop

Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop
Author: Ryan Mangan
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 718
Release: 2024-07-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1835884156

Explore the advanced capabilities of Azure Virtual Desktop and enhance your skills in cloud-based virtualization and remote application delivery Key Features Learn how to design a strong architecture for your Azure Virtual Desktop Implement, monitor, and maintain a virtual desktop environment Gain insights into Azure Virtual Desktop and prepare successfully for the AZ-140 exam Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Acquire in-depth knowledge for designing, building, and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop environments with the updated second edition of Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop. With content aligned with exam objectives, this book will help you ace the Microsoft AZ-140 exam. This book starts with an introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop before delving into the intricacies of planning and architecting its infrastructure. As you progress, you’ll learn about the implementation process, with an emphasis on best practices and effective strategies. You’ll explore key areas such as managing and controlling access, advanced monitoring with the new Azure Monitoring Agent, and advanced application deployment. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with essential features like the MSIX app attach, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Beyond advancing your skills, this book is a crucial resource for those preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification. By the end of this book, you’ll have a thorough understanding of the Azure Virtual Desktop environment, from design to implementation. What you will learn Architect a robust Azure Virtual Desktop setup Master the essentials of networking and storage configurations Create and configure session host images and host pools Gain insights into controlling access and enhancing security Implement FSLogix profile containers and Cloud Cache for improved performance Discover MSIX app attach for efficient application delivery Understand strategies for business continuity and disaster recovery Monitor and manage the performance and health of your Azure Virtual Desktop environment Who this book is for Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop is for IT professionals, modern workspace administrators, architects, and consultants who want to learn how to design, implement, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments. Whether you're aiming to enhance your expertise in cloud virtualization or preparing for the Microsoft AZ-140 exam, this guide is an invaluable resource for advancing your skills.

Sea Country Connections

Sea Country Connections
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2010
Genre: Aboriginal Australians
ISBN: 9781921682179

"... is an innovative teaching resource that includes activities and challenges to stimulate enquiring minds to explore the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the Great Barrier Reef."--P. iii.

Networking for VMware Administrators

Networking for VMware Administrators
Author: Christopher Wahl
Publisher: VMWare Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2014-03-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133511219

The one-stop guide to modern networking for every VMware® administrator, engineer, and architect Now that virtualization has blurred the lines between networking and servers, many VMware specialists need a stronger understanding of networks than they may have gained in earlier IT roles. Networking for VMware Administrators fills this crucial knowledge gap. Writing for VMware professionals, Christopher Wahl and Steve Pantol illuminate the core concepts of modern networking, and show how to apply them in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting any virtualized network environment. Drawing on their extensive experience with a wide range of virtual network environments, the authors address physical networking, switching, storage networking, and several leading virtualization scenarios, including converged infrastructure. Teaching through relevant examples, they focus on foundational concepts and features that will be valuable for years to come. To support rapid learning and mastery, they present clear learning objectives, questions, problems, a complete glossary, and extensive up-to-date references. Coverage includes: • The absolute basics: network models, layers, and interfaces, and why they matter • Building networks that are less complex, more modular, and fully interoperable • Improving your virtual network stack: tips, tricks, and techniques for avoiding common pitfalls • Collaborating more effectively with network and storage professionals • Understanding Ethernet, Advanced Layer 2, Layer 3, and modern converged infrastructure • Mastering virtual switching and understanding how it differs from physical switching • Designing and operating vSphere standard and distributed switching • Working with third-party switches, including Cisco Nexus 1000V • Creating powerful, resilient virtual networks to handle critical storage network traffic • Deploying rackmount servers with 1 Gb and 10 Gb Ethernet • Virtualizing blade servers with converged traffic and virtual NICs Christopher Wahl has acquired well over a decade of IT experience in enterprise infrastructure design, implementation, and administration. He has provided architectural and engineering expertise in a variety of virtualization, data center, and private cloud based engagements while working with high performance technical teams in tiered data center environments. He currently holds the title of Senior Technical Architect at Ahead, a consulting firm based out of Chicago. Steve Pantol has spent the last 14 years wearing various technical hats, with the last seven or so focused on assorted VMware technologies. He is a Senior Technical Architect at Ahead, working to build better datacenters and drive adoption of cloud technologies.

Rob's Guide to Using VMware

Rob's Guide to Using VMware
Author: Rob Bastiaansen
Publisher: Books4Brains
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2005
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9080893439

The second edition of Rob's Guide to Using VMWare continues where the author stopped with the first edition. New topics covered in the book are VMWare ACE and VMWare GSX Server. The book now also contains information on VMWare and Linux. This new edition features an overview of the new version 5 of VMWare Workstation. Many topics which were included in the first edition have been updated.

Disaster Recovery Using VMware vSphere Replication and vCenter Site Recovery Manager

Disaster Recovery Using VMware vSphere Replication and vCenter Site Recovery Manager
Author: Abhilash G B
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-10-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1785281925

Learn to bake in disaster recovery readiness for your vSphere Infrastructure using vCenter SRM 6.1, leveraging array-based replication and vSphere Replication 6.1 About This Book This is the first book on the market that provides an extensive disaster recovery solution using the latest vSphere Replication and vCenter Site Recovery Manager Master the skills of protecting your virtual machines by replicating and recovering them in seconds This practical, step-by-step guide will help you protect all your applications with Site Recovery Manager and Replication Who This Book Is For If you are a system administrator who is looking for a disaster recovery solution using the latest VMware vSphere Replication and vCenter Site Recovery Manager, this book is perfect for you. You should have a basic knowledge of virtual machines and data center operations. What You Will Learn Familiarize yourself with disaster recovery concepts and the architecture of vCenter Site Recovery Manager and vSphere Replication. Deploy and Configure vCenter Site Recovery Manager to leverage array-based replication and vSphere Replication. Use vSphere Replication as a standalone disaster recovery solution. Enabling protection of Virtual Machines by creating Protection Groups. Enable orchestration of the recovery of protected virtual machines by creating Recovery Plans. Migrate virtual machine workload from one site to another using Recovery Plans Testing and Performing a failover or failback of Virtual Machines using Recovery Plans Enable vRealize Orchestrator Plugins for SRM and vSphere Replication. In Detail VMware vCenter Site Recovery manage is an orchestration tool used to automate disaster recovery in a manner that no other solution does. It is programmed to leverage array-based replication and VMware's proprietary vSphere Replication engine. The book begins by talking about the architecture of SRM and guides you through the procedures involved in installing and configuring SRM to leverage array-based replication. You will then learn how to protect your virtual machines by creating Protection Groups and validate their recoverability by testing recovery plans and even performing failover and failback. Moving on, you will learn how to install and configure vSphere Replication as a standalone disaster recovery solution. It also guides you through the procedures involved in configuring SRM to leverage vSphere replication. Finally, you will learn how to deploy and configure vRealize Orchestrator and its plugin for SRM and vSphere Replication. Style and approach This is a practical, step-by-step guide on implementing a disaster recovery solution for your organization using VMware vSphere Replication and vCenter Site Recovery Manager.