Mastering VMware vSphere 5 [Paperback]

Scott Lowe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 18, 2011 | ISBN-10: 0470890800 | ISBN-13: 978-0470890806 | Edition: 1

A new and updated edition of bestselling Mastering VMware vSphere 4

Written by leading VMware expert, this book covers all the features and capabilities of VMware vSphere. You'll learn how to install, configure, operate, manage, and secure the latest release.

• Covers all the new features and capabilities of the much-anticipated new release of VMware vSphere
• Discusses the planning, installation, operation, and management for the latest release
• Reviews migration to the latest vSphere software
• Offers hands-on instruction and clear explanations with real-world examples

Mastering VMware vSphere is the strategic guide you need to maximize the opportunities of virtualization.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Thoroughly Updated for VMware vSphere 5!

Virtualization is hotter than ever. VMware vSphere is the most widely deployed virtualization platform, and this indispensable book by VMware vExpert and VCDX Scott Lowe is your key to harnessing the newest version. Using step-by-step instruction and real-world examples, he takes you under the hood of VMware vSphere 5 and shows you how to get the very most out of all its components. Learn how to install, configure, operate, monitor, secure, and automate your virtual infrastructure from a leading expert and with the leading virtualization solution.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding all components of the VMware vSphere 5 suite

• Installing and configuring VMware ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere Update Manager

• Building and managing virtual machines, networks, and storage

• Handling day-to-day or advanced tasks through the vSphere Web Client

• Ensuring high availability and optimized resource usage with vSphere HA and vSphere DRS

• Securing and automating VMware vSphere

• Monitoring resource allocation and performance

• Leveraging new storage features in VMware vSphere 5, such as Storage DRS

Harness the Power of Virtualization with VMware vSphere

Increase Your Capacity with Scalable and Robust Solutions

Master All Tools in the New VMware vSphere 5 Suite

Monitor Performance and Maintain Security

Reinforce Your Skills with Real-World Examples

About the Author

Scott Lowe, VCDX, has been in IT for more than 17 years and is a VMware vExpert, an honor granted by VMware to individuals whose work in the VMware community has made a significant impact. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer for the vSpecialist team at EMC Corporation, where he specializes in the integration of VMware, Cisco, and EMC solutions, products, and technologies. Scott is the author of Mastering VMware vSphere 4 and coauthor of VMware vSphere 4 Administration Instant Reference and VMware vSphere Design. He is also a former contributor to SearchVMware.com and SearchServerVirtualization.com, and a former columnist for Virtualization Review magazine. Scott's top-rated VMware/virtualization blog is blog.scottlowe.org.

Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (October 18, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470890800
• ISBN-13: 978-0470890806
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 1.6 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Computers & Technology > Operating Systems
  • #19 in Books > Computers & Technology > Networking

More About the Author

Scott Lowe has been in the Information Technology field for more than 18 years, starting out with desktop support. Along the way, Scott has worked as an instructor, a technical trainer and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), a systems administrator, an IT manager, a systems engineer, a consultant, Chief Technology Officer for a small start-up, virtualization practice lead for a national reseller, and technologist for a major storage vendor. Currently, Scott works in VMware's virtual networking business unit as a technical architect.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars VCP 5 Certification achieved March 22, 2012

By Fred

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this book with the purpose of preparing for the VCP 5 certification exam. It covers everything that you need for the test, whether you are just starting out or have your VCP 3 or 4 and want to upgrade.

Aside from that, it is now also one of my resources that I using on a daily basis when questions coming up about virtualization projects I am putting together. It is a great tool and I highly recommend that you add it to your collection.

Also, I did get my certification!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have November 23, 2011

By Scott

Format:Paperback

Like one of the other reviews says, this really does cover it all for all people from beginners to experts. For me, that's worked as a stepping stone. Lowe introduces you to VMware and delves into the basics and the most advanced stuff. He really throws all of his knowledge out on the page. While I'm still a beginner, I feel like I'll be using this as resource for a while. I think it's a must have even if you've been using VMware vSphere for a while

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Supplement for those on VCP 5 path January 25, 2012

By K. Kelly

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Scott Lowe does an excellent job breaking down and explaining the rather intimidating components of VMware vSphere 5.

Lowe's book goes far more in depth at the internals than the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.0] class has time to do. Which can be challenging to the point of madness. The author writes well and explains rather unintuitive abstracts in a way that is accessible to a tech audience.

Almost every paragraph in this book demands synthesis, as the VMWare product suite is vast and complex. Usually after a couple hours of reading, I would walk away zombified for the rest of the day. I think it took me about a month to slog through the entire thing.

My only gripe with the book that the screenshots are so miniscule and sometimes too light that I'm often tempted to haul out a magnifying glass while reading

So if you're ready to take the plunge into VMWare's vSphere, this book is definitely worth the bucks.