Hyperconverged Infrastructure Data Centers

Hyperconverged Infrastructure Data Centers
Author: Sam Halabi
Publisher: Cisco Press
Total Pages: 588
Release: 2019-01-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0134997921
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Improve Manageability, Flexibility, Scalability, and Control with Hyperconverged Infrastructure Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) combines storage, compute, and networking in one unified system, managed locally or from the cloud. With HCI, you can leverage the cloud’s simplicity, flexibility, and scalability without losing control or compromising your ability to scale. In Hyperconverged Infrastructure Data Centers, best-selling author Sam Halabi demystifies HCI technology, outlines its use cases, and compares solutions from a vendor-neutral perspective. He guides you through evaluation, planning, implementation, and management, helping you decide where HCI makes sense, and how to migrate legacy data centers without disrupting production systems. The author brings together all the HCI knowledge technical professionals and IT managers need, whether their background is in storage, compute, virtualization, switching/routing, automation, or public cloud platforms. He explores leading solutions including the Cisco HyperFlex platform, VMware vSAN, Nutanix Enterprise Cloud, Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI), VMware’s NSX, the open source OpenStack and Open vSwitch (OVS) / Open Virtual Network (OVN), and Cisco CloudCenter for multicloud management. As you explore discussions of automation, policy management, and other key HCI capabilities, you’ll discover powerful new opportunities to improve control, security, agility, and performance. Understand and overcome key limits of traditional data center designs Discover improvements made possible by advances in compute, bus interconnect, virtualization, and software-defined storage Simplify rollouts, management, and integration with converged infrastructure (CI) based on the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Explore HCI functionality, advanced capabilities, and benefits Evaluate key HCI applications, including DevOps, virtual desktops, ROBO, edge computing, Tier 1 enterprise applications, backup, and disaster recovery Simplify application deployment and policy setting by implementing a new model for provisioning, deployment, and management Plan, integrate, deploy, provision, manage, and optimize the Cisco HyperFlex hyperconverged infrastructure platform Assess alternatives such as VMware vSAN, Nutanix, open source OpenStack, and OVS/OVN, and compare architectural differences with HyperFlex Compare Cisco ACI (Application- Centric Infrastructure) and VMware NSX approaches to network automation, policies, and security This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.

Implementing VxRail HCI Solutions

Implementing VxRail HCI Solutions
Author: Victor Wu
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2021-06-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1801071705
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Plan, design, deploy, and administer the solutions available in VxRail Appliance Key FeaturesLearn how to plan and design the VxRail HCI systemUnderstand VxRail's administration, lifecycle management, and cluster scale-outExplore migration methodologies for VxRail systemsBook Description Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) can help you simplify the provisioning and daily operations of computing and storage. With this book, you'll understand how HCI can offload the day 0 deployment and day-to-day operations of a system administrator. You'll explore the VxRail Appliance, which is an HCI solution that provides lifecycle management, automation, and operational simplicity. Starting with an overview of the VxRail Appliance system architecture and components, you'll understand the benefits of the VxRail system and compare it with the environment of traditional servers and storage. As you advance, the book covers topics such as disaster recovery and active-active and active-passive solutions for VxRail. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the confidence to manage the deployment, administration, planning, and design of a VxRail system. What you will learnSet up the hardware and software requirements for a VxRail installationMonitor the status of VxRail appliances with the VxRail Manager pluginGet to grips with all the administration interfaces used to manage the VxRail applianceUnderstand vCenter roles and permissions management in the VxRail clusterDiscover best practices for vSAN configuration in the VxRail clusterFind out about VxRail cluster scale-out rules and how to expand the VxRail clusterDeploy active-passive solutions for VxRail with VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM)Who this book is for If you are a system architect, system administrator, or consultant involved in planning and deploying VxRail HCI or want to learn how to use VxRail HCI, then this book is for you. Equivalent knowledge and administration experience with ESXi and vCenter Server will be helpful.

Windows Server 2019 Inside Out

Windows Server 2019 Inside Out
Author: Orin Thomas
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Total Pages: 1161
Release: 2020-05-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 013549219X
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Conquer Windows Server 2019—from the inside out! Dive into Windows Server 2019—and really put your Windows Serverexpertise to work. Focusing on Windows Server 2019’s most powerful and innovative features, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds—all you need to plan, implement, or manage Windows Server in enterprise, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. Fully reflecting new innovations for security, hybrid cloud environments, and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), it covers everything from cluster sets to Windows Subsystem for Linux. You’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. • Optimize the full Windows Server 2019 lifecycle, from planning and configuration through rollout and administration • Leverage new configuration options including App Compatibility Features on Demand (FOD) or Desktop Experience • Ensure fast, reliable upgrades and migrations • Manage Windows servers, clients, and services through Windows Admin Center • Seamlessly deliver and administer core DNS, DHCP, fi le, print, storage, and Internet services • Use the Storage Migration Service to simplify storage moves and configuration at the destination • Seamlessly integrate Azure IaaS and hybrid services with Windows Server 2019 • Improve agility with advanced container technologies, including container networking and integration into Kubernetes orchestration clusters • Deliver Active Directory identity, certifi cate, federation, and rights management services • Protect servers, clients, VMs, assets, and users with advanced Windows Server 2019 security features, from Just Enough Administration to shielded VMs and guarded virtualization fabrics • Monitor performance, manage event logs, confi gure advanced auditing, and perform backup/recovery Windows Server 2019 For Experienced Windows Server Users and IT Professionals • Your role: Experienced intermediate to-advanced level Windows Server user or IT professional • Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows Server procedures, techniques, and navigation

Mastering Windows Server 2019

Mastering Windows Server 2019
Author: Jordan Krause
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2021-07-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 180107934X
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Enhance and secure your datacenter with Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Key Features Updated with four new chapters on Active Directory, DNS and DHCP, group policy, and troubleshooting Design and implement Microsoft Server 2019 in an enterprise environment Learn how to use Windows Server to create secure and efficient networks Book Description Written by a nine-time Microsoft MVP award winner with over twenty years of experience working in IT, Mastering Windows Server 2019 is a hands-on guide for anyone looking to keep their skills up to date. This third edition comes with four new chapters to provide you with the in-depth knowledge needed to implement and use this operating system in any environment. Centralized management, monitoring, and configuration of servers are key to an efficient IT department. This book delves into multiple methods for quickly managing all your servers from a single pane of glass' — the ability to monitor different servers across a network using Server Manager, Windows PowerShell, and even Windows Admin Center — from anywhere. Despite the focus on Windows Server 2019 LTSC, you will still explore containers and Nano Server, which are more related to the SAC of server releases. This additional coverage will give you insights into all aspects of using Windows Server 2019 in your environment. This book covers a range of remote access technologies available in this operating system, teaches management of PKI and certificates, and empowers you to virtualize your datacenter with Hyper-V. You will also discover the tools and software included with Windows Server 2019 that assist in the inevitable troubleshooting of problems that crop up. What you will learn Work with Server Core and Windows Admin Center Secure your network and data with modern technologies in Windows Server 2019 Understand containers and understand when to use Nano Server Discover new ways to integrate your datacenter with Microsoft Azure Reinforce and secure your Windows Server Virtualize your datacenter with Hyper-V Explore Server Manager, PowerShell, and Windows Admin Center Centralize your information and services using Active Directory and Group Policy Who this book is for If you are a system administrator or an IT professional designing and deploying Windows Server 2019, this book is for you. It will be particularly useful for sysadmins who've worked with older versions of Microsoft Server or those who want to stay up to date with new developments. Prior experience with Windows Server operating systems and familiarity with networking concepts is a must.

Pro Microsoft Hyper-V 2019

Pro Microsoft Hyper-V 2019
Author: Andy Syrewicze
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2018-10-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1484241169
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Successfully create and manage your Hyper-V environment without any of the marketing fluff. This book's lab-driven, hands-on approach will get you up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible. Virtualization is the cornerstone of today’s data center. As a modern-day IT pro, you are required to manage environments that are in a regular state of flux and increasing in both size and complexity. To keep up, you need practical information in a format that is succinct, yet comprehensive and highly applicable. Pro Hyper-V 2019 breaks down critical and time-saving topics into a series of easy-to-digest chapters, showing you how to perform Hyper-V management tasks using both GUI and PowerShell-based tools. Building on your existing knowledge of Windows Server management, Active Directory, networking, and storage, experts and Microsoft MVPs Syrewicze and Siddaway begin with a foundation of why computing workloads are virtualized. This is followed by chapters covering the range of management tasks associated with virtualized environments, including: managing hosts and guest machines; networking, storage, and high availability (host and guest); disaster recovery and virtual machine migration; and monitoring. What You'll Learn Apply practical information to administer your Hyper-V environments Understand multiple administration styles (GUI, command line, and automation) Written by IT pros for IT pros – just the information you really need without the padding Administer and use containers Utilize hands-on labs to learn about storage, networking, and high availability Who This Book Is For IT administrators tasked with implementing Hyper-V environments or migrating from VMware. IT pros joining a team that is responsible for managing Hyper-V and “lone administrators” covering the gamut in smaller organizations will also find this book indispensable.

Vmware Vsan 6.7 U1 Deep Dive

Vmware Vsan 6.7 U1 Deep Dive
Author: Duncan Epping
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2018-12-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781729361757
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VMware's vSAN has rapidly proven itself in environments ranging from hospitals to oil rigs to e-commerce platforms and is one of the top three players in the hyperconverged space. Along the way, it has matured to offer unsurpassed features for data integrity, availability, and space efficiency. vSAN 6.7 U1 has radically simplified IT operations and supports the transition to hyperconverged infrastructures (HCI). The authors of the vSAN Deep Dive have thoroughly updated their definitive guide to this transformative technology. Writing for vSphere administrators, architects, and consultants, Cormac Hogan, and Duncan Epping explain what vSAN is, how it has evolved, what it now offers, and how to gain maximum value from it. The book offers expert insight into preparation, installation, configuration, policies, provisioning, clusters, architecture, and more. You'll also find practical guidance for using all data services, stretched clusters, and two node configurations. This book is part of the Deep Dive series.Combine this book with the vSphere 6.5 Host Deep Dive, and the vSphere 6.7 Clustering Deep Dive, and you have an in-depth and comprehensive set of books that deliver the information you need to design and administer both vSphere and vSAN in the enterprise.Often referred to in the virtual community as the vSphere Resource kit, the Host Resource Deep Dive zooms in on hardware resources such as CPU and Memory and covers how the vSphere resource scheduler manages these. The vSAN Deep Dive discusses how to leverage local storage devices to create a shared storage platform and the Clustering Deep Dive builds on top of that and zooms in how a group of ESXi hosts work together and provide compute clustering services. Buy all three and become your organizations' private cloud superhero!

VDI Design Guide

VDI Design Guide
Author: Johan Amersfoort
Publisher:
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2018-08-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781977535528
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Is this finally the year of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)? There doesn't seem to be a straight answer to that question. A VDI can be designed to work perfectly in your environment, but could also be a big pain in the butt.This guide will help you design a VMware Horizon VDI, based on the VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) methodology. It will help you understand what steps need to be taken to bring a project to a successful result. It contains examples of real-world design projects, requirements & constraints which will help you make the right decision in a great variety of scenarios. As sizing does matter, you will also be guided through the complete sizing process.Other topics that will be covered: Windows 10, multi-site architectures, NSX, vSAN, profile strategies, application delivery strategies, assessments, monitoring, security, GPUs, and remote protocols.

The The Complete VMware vSphere Guide

The The Complete VMware vSphere Guide
Author: Mike Brown
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 754
Release: 2019-11-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1838980512
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Explore the benefits of VMware vSphere 6.7 to provide a powerful, flexible, and secure virtual infrastructure, and secure apps. Next, you'll pick up on how to enhance your infrastructure with high-performance storage access, such as remote direct memory access (RDMA) and Persistent Key FeaturesDesign, deploy and manage VMware vSphere virtual data centersImplement monitoring and security of VMware workloads with easeExplore tips and techniques for designing a robust virtual infrastructureBook Description vSphere 6.7 is the latest release of VMware’s industry-leading virtual cloud platform. By understanding how to manage, secure, and scale apps with vSphere 6.7, you can easily run even the most demanding of workloads. This Learning Path begins with an overview of the features of the vSphere 6.7 suite. You’ll learn how to plan and design a virtual infrastructure. You’ll also gain insights into best practices to efficiently configure, manage, and secure apps. Next, you’ll pick up on how to enhance your infrastructure with high-performance storage access, such as remote direct memory access (RDMA) and Persistent memory. The book will even guide you in securing your network with security features, such as encrypted vMotion and VM-level encryption. Finally, by learning how to apply Proactive High Availability and Predictive Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), you’ll be able to achieve enhanced computing, storage, network, and management capabilities for your virtual data center. By the end of this Learning Path, you’ll be able to build your own VMware vSphere lab that can run high workloads. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: VMware vSphere 6.7 Data Center Design Cookbook - Third Edition by Mike Brown and Hersey CartwrightMastering VMware vSphere 6.7 - Second Edition by Martin Gavanda, Andrea Mauro, Karel Novak, and Paolo ValsecchiWhat you will learnUnderstand how to patch, upgrade, and manage a virtual environment with vSphere 6.7Identify key factors related to a vSphere designMitigate security risks and meet compliance requirements in a vSphere designCreate a vSphere conceptual design by identifying technical and business requirementsMap the logical resource design into the physical vSphere designCreate professional vSphere design documentationWho this book is for This Learning Path is for administrators, infrastructure engineers, consultants, and architects who want to design virtualized data center environments using VMware vSphere 6.x (or previous versions of vSphere and the supporting components). Basic knowledge of VMware vSphere is required to get the most out of this Learning Path.

CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 Official Cert Guide

CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 Official Cert Guide
Author: Firas Ahmed
Publisher: Cisco Press
Total Pages: 1434
Release: 2020-03-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0136555691
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This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook does not provide access to the practice test software that accompanies the print book. Access to the personal video mentoring is available through product registration at Cisco Press; or see the instructions in the back pages of your eBook. Learn, prepare, and practice for CCNP/CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 exam success with this Cert Guide from Cisco Press, a leader in IT certification learning and the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. · Master CCNP/CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 exam topics · Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes · Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks · Learn from more than two hours of video mentoring CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 Official Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Expert authors Somit Maloo and Firas Ahmed share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test-preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. The book also contains more than two hours of personal video mentoring from the Pearson IT Certification Complete Video Course. Go to the back pages of your eBook for instructions on how to access the personal video mentoring content. Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will help you succeed on the exam the first time. This official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP/CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 exam, including · Network · Compute · Storage Network · Automation · Security

Deploying ACI

Deploying ACI
Author: Frank Dagenhardt
Publisher: Cisco Press
Total Pages: 934
Release: 2018-02-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0134661079
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Use ACI fabrics to drive unprecedented value from your data center environment With the Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) software-defined networking platform, you can achieve dramatic improvements in data center performance, redundancy, security, visibility, efficiency, and agility. In Deploying ACI, three leading Cisco experts introduce this breakthrough platform, and walk network professionals through all facets of design, deployment, and operation. The authors demonstrate how ACI changes data center networking, security, and management; and offer multiple field-proven configurations. Deploying ACI is organized to follow the key decision points associated with implementing data center network fabrics. After a practical introduction to ACI concepts and design, the authors show how to bring your fabric online, integrate virtualization and external connections, and efficiently manage your ACI network. You’ll master new techniques for improving visibility, control, and availability; managing multitenancy; and seamlessly inserting service devices into application data flows. The authors conclude with expert advice for troubleshooting and automation, helping you deliver data center services with unprecedented efficiency. Understand the problems ACI solves,and how it solves them Design your ACI fabric, build it, and interface with devices to bring it to life Integrate virtualization technologieswith your ACI fabric Perform networking within an ACI fabric (and understand how ACI changes data center networking) Connect external networks and devices at Layer 2/Layer 3 levels Coherently manage unified ACI networks with tenants and application policies Migrate to granular policies based on applications and their functions Establish multitenancy, and evolve networking, security, and services to support it Integrate L4–7 services: device types, design scenarios, and implementation Use multisite designs to meet rigorous requirements for redundancy and business continuity Troubleshoot and monitor ACI fabrics Improve operational efficiency through automation and programmability