Microsoft Private Cloud Computing [Paperback]

Aidan Finn (Author), Hans Vredevoort (Author), Patrick Lownds (Author), Damian Flynn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 10, 2012 | ISBN-10: 1118251474 | ISBN-13: 978-1118251478 | Edition: 1

Learn the foundation of cloud computing and how to build your own Microsoft private cloud

Written by a team of expert authors who are MVPs and leaders in their respective fields, this one-of-a-kind book is an essential resource for IT administrators who are responsible for implementing and managing a cloud infrastructure. You’ll quickly learn how cloud computing offers significant cost savings while also providing new levels of speed and agility.

Serving as a how-to guide, Microsoft Private Cloud Computing walks you through building a secure, internal cloud and delivering it as a service to your company using Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012.

• Walks you through the entire process: understanding cloud computing, understanding the Microsoft concept of a private cloud, deploying a private cloud fabric, deploying services, and building a private cloud, as well as integrating it with Microsoft’s public cloud to create a cross-premises or public cloud
• Discusses fabric management with System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2012
• Examines how to provide network and storage with VMM 2012
• Looks at the VMM library configuration
• Discusses private cloud and cloud service management with Microsoft App Controller

Microsoft Private Cloud Computing is a must-have comprehensive resource that covers all aspects of implementing a private cloud.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

An Essential Resource for Implementingthe Hottest Technology in IT

The next step in the evolution of business computing has gone to the cloud. With the significant cost savings and performance boost that it offers, more companies are turning to private clouds and need IT professionals who understand the infrastructure. This how-to guide walks you through the technology and shows you how to build a secure, internal cloud using Microsoft Windows Server® Hyper-V® and Microsoft System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager (VMM). Learn how to implement and manage a virtualization environment and prepare for the future of Windows Server computing.

• Explore the new capabilities of VMM for System Center 2012
• Set up, configure, and deploy VMM to meet your business needs
• Create, add, modify, configure, or remove the different Fabric components
• Add library servers and library shares to your environment, then scan for compliance
• Manage private clouds through their life cycle while provisioning access to both the VMM and Library resources
• Interact with your newly formed private cloud through the interfaces offered in VMM
• Focus on the applications that will be hosted on your private cloud

About the Author

Aidan Finn is an MVP in Virtual Machine: System Administration and leader of the Windows User Group in Ireland.

Hans Vredevoort is a Cluster MVP and an infrastructure consultant.

Patrick Lownds is leader of the Microsoft Virtualization User Group in the UK.

Damian Flynn is the Infrastructure Architect for Lionbridge Technologies and acting manager of Core Infrastructure Group.

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (July 10, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118251474
• ISBN-13: 978-1118251478
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.9 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Computers & Technology > Networking > Networks, Protocols & APIs > LAN
  • #81 in Books > Computers & Technology > Home Computing & How-to > Microsoft How-to > Networking

More About the Author

Damian Flynn, MVP, has been working in IT since 1993. He has worked as a engineer and administrator for multinational's in manufacturing and services sectors where he dealt with large and complex IT infrastructures. Damian is also involved in the ISP sector in Ireland where he remains a director for a Wireless ISP in the North West. Experience spans from digital data collection networks, Telco and VoIP based technologies, Networking and Server Virtualisation working with VMware ESX, Hyper-V, and many others. Currently, Damian is working as an IT infrastructure architect with Lionbridge Technologies based in Ballina, Ireland, specialising in Microsoft technology.

Damian is a member of the MS Windows Futures Council, and is engaged in many other MS Programs including Group Policy, IPC, Lync and App-V.

When Damian isn't at work he's out and about entertaining with some DJ activates or helping others with Smart Home technologies from Lighting, Audio, Digital Video and other fields with experience in Control4, CQC, and most recently a contributing developer for device drivers in Elve (.NET automation).


Specialties

Damian's skills include:

*Windows Server 2008 R2 /2008/2003 /2000 / NT
*Virtualisation (Hyper-V, VMM, and ESX 3.5)
*Active Directory
*Windows desktops from Windows 7 down to NT
*Operating system deployment solutions
*System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 / 2007 / MOM 2005
*Security: policies, patching, anti-malware
*DELL servers and SAN Virtualisation (FalconStor)
*General networking
*Documentation and skills transfer
*And much more

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight and step-by-step guidance on Microsoft's private cloud design and existing solutions September 24, 2012

By Marc Chisinevski

Format:Paperback

Based on the authors' real-world experience, this book provides great insight and step-by-step guidance on Microsoft's private cloud design and existing solutions.

The authors explain the reasoning behind Microsoft's strategy, making this book a great read for anybody interested in understanding the current and future business opportunities.

For me, their work was a mind opener as they carefully assembled all the pieces of the puzzle, including monitoring and orchestration, into a coherent and pragmatic approach.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on VMM 2012! September 21, 2012

By Travis J. Marshall

Format:Paperback

I took a chance on this book to help me study for the new MCSE Private Cloud certification that Microsoft is now offering and I'm glad I did. It really had a lot to offer on VMM 2012. I wrote more about the cert and this book on my blog: [...]

5.0 out of 5 stars best cloud book in the market weather you Windows guy or not December 15, 2012

By rahib

Format:Paperback

First time learning about cloud computing and this book really helped me understand what cloud computing is. You hear from many IT prof and executives the word cloud computing but no one actually understand what is cloud computing and what is involved in cloud computing. The content is easy to understand and I think its very systematic from the intro about cloud computing to more detailed aspects of this technology. Weather you are a beginner or advanced in this technology this book will not disappoint you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to understand Private Cloud December 4, 2012

By Maxsuel

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For those who are starting learning about Private Cloud, this is the book. I don't think there are something better at the moment. So prepare your VM , pick up the book, and have fun.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for anyone involved with the Private Cloud based on Microsoft technologies October 18, 2012

By Mr System Center

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This book is written by four of the best industry experts on Private Cloud based on Microsoft technologies. They share their real life experiences and insights on Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, SCVMM and App Controller. Any one involved in these technologies should buy and read this book since it brings you up to steam in no time. Since the book is written in a open manner you can pick the chapters which are most relevant to your job, skills and knowledge. No need to read this book from chapter 1 till the end when you already familiar with some or more chapters.

Even though this book is written by very experienced subject matter experts, this book is easy to read. Step by step they take you further and further in all these technologies without loosing you. And none the less, the book takes a real deep dive into the world of Private Clouds.

I enjoyed this book hugely and taught me many new things which I will use on a daily basis. All I can say is that I hope for a second edition, based on Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V and System Center 2012 SP1.