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As part of the highly acclaimed Mastering series from Sybex, this book offers a comprehensive look at VMware vSphere 4, how to implement it, and how to make the most of what it offers.
Coverage Includes:
- Shows administrators how to use VMware to realize significant savings in hardware costs while still providing adequate "servers" for their users
- Demonstrates how to partition a physical server into several virtual machines, reducing the overall server footprint within the operations center
- Explains how VMware subsumes a network to centralize and simplify its management, thus alleviating the effects of "virtual server sprawl"
Now that virtualization is a key cost–saving strategy, Mastering VMware vSphere 4 is the strategic guide you need to maximize the opportunities.
From the Back Cover
Harness the power of virtualization for your enterprise
Install and manage one or one thousand virtual servers in your enterprise with the latest generation of VMware virtualization software, vSphere 4, and this comprehensive guide. Using step–by–step instruction backed by real–world scenarios, this book takes you under the hood of this powerful VMware suite, clearly explaining all of the components and how you can get the most out of them. Discover how to reduce your overall server footprint, expand capacity, optimize performance, track cost savings, and more with this in–depth guide.
Coverage includes:
Getting up to speed on all components of the VMware vSphere 4 suite
Installing, configuring, and managing VMware ESX and ESXi Server, vCenter Server, and VMware Update Manager
Managing virtual machines and networks, storage devices, and access
Migrating and importing virtual machines into your existing infrastructure
Understanding high availability and business continuity in the VMware world
Securing your vSphere virtual infrastructure and monitoring performance
Mitigating the effects of unplanned physical server failure with VMware Fault Tolerance
Scripting and automating with PowerShell and PowerCLI
Increase Capacity with Scalable, Robust Virtual Solutions
Get the Very Most out of a vSphere 4 Infrastructure
Reduce Your Overall Server Footprint and Cut Costs
Secure Your Virtual Network and Monitor Performance
Reinforce Your Skills with Real–World Examples
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not having time to attend the vSphere course to obtain study manuals, this book (as well as the online VMware docs) would be my main study manual - and it does not disappoint. As it assumes readers are new to VMware rather than advanced it does explain things in a lot of detail - but that is surprisingly very helpful and makes each chapter "flow" better. Can certainly see me getting all VSphere knowledge required with this book plus test installs at home - hopefully enough to pass before the cutoff date at the end of the year.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Microsoft recently released two new books on Hyper-V which were excellent and well written. Microsoft are often criticized but one thing they can't be criticized on is their documentation this book typifies those standards. I have read many Vmware books and this one beats the lot. It is extremely accessible and if you are new to the world of ESX then this book is for you.
Like the previous comment there are helpful diagrams and real world scenarios to get you stuck in. Also if you are studying for Vsphere VCP then this should be a good study guide
Like the previous comment there are helpful diagrams and real world scenarios to get you stuck in. Also if you are studying for Vsphere VCP then this should be a good study guide
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anyone who follows Scott Lowe's blog should know what to expect from Mastering VMware vSphere 4. This book provides an excellent, in-depth exploration of VMware vSphere but does so in a very accessible way. The accompanying diagrams are clear but do not skimp on detail. The main text is often separated out with real world scenarios and hints and tips that succinctly clarify concepts.
If you design or administer VMware solutions and will be moving to vSphere 4, you need this book.
If you design or administer VMware solutions and will be moving to vSphere 4, you need this book.
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The book condition is new. It came on time. VMWare is an emerging technology and I feel the book is very useful for all IT support professionals.
Published 3 months ago by M. H. Yousuf
Enlightening
A clarifying example. This is how I would describe this book from Scott Lowe. Clear and precise. A must have for any VMware admin. Excellent book. Nothing more to say.
Published 3 months ago by Jdpaka
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This book has been a book that I've been looking for a long time now. The process in which amazon delivered this product was fast and efficient without delay. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Clark Spent
Brilliant!
I've booked to take the VCP4 exam and bought an exam specific study guide book. Although the study guide was okay I didn't feel it really explained things in enough detail. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dave Lee
Excellent book recommended for VCP & VCAP
This is a very good book easy to read and understand. The author has explained in steps. Highly recommended for VCP and good to read for VCAP as well. Read more
Published 17 months ago by R. P. Joseph
Highly recommended
Virtualisation is a hot topic at the moment. If you aren't already running a virtual platform, it's highly likely that you will within a year or so, as the reasons for doing so... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mole
Just what I needed!
As a brand new vSphere admin with no training whatsoever, I was quickly able to install and maintain a vSphere 4 ESXi infrastructure. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Martijn Heemels
Masterful
As with previous 'Mastering' installments, this introduction to vSphere 4 is easy to read and follow allowing for almost seamless installation and configuration of VMware Virtual... Read more
Published 22 months ago by M. Livingstone
Brilliant - Must buy!
I did the VCP3 course but have not managed to go on a VSphere course as yet. However having read through this book I can tell you that it is an excellent read. Read more
Published on 29 April 2010 by A. Mohammed
Simply the best....
....overall written resource on planning, deploying and managing a vSphere based system. I have been using ESXi & VMWare server for a couple of years, before committing to... Read more
Published on 7 April 2010 by Philip M Coakes
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