Mastering VMware vSphere 4 (Computer/Tech) (Paperback)

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Product Description

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 696 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (August 31, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470481382
• ISBN-13: 978-0470481387
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #526 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The new vSphere "bible" has arrived!, September 10, 2009

By	David M. Davis "vExpert, VCP4, CCIE - www.VMw... (Dallas, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Scott Lowe's blog has always been impressive but his new vSphere book is a real "masterpiece"!

This book starts with vSphere planning and installation and moves into daily administrative tasks. I especially enjoyed the chapters on resource allocation, high availability, and automating vSphere.

Scott's extensive real-world experience really shows through in the way that the book is written.

If you had to choose only one vSphere book - this is the book to choose!

-David Davis, vExpert, VCP4, CCIE
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and easy to read., October 17, 2009

By	AR_Linux_User "SG" (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

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I needed a book to give me the details on vShere_4 and this is a great book.

Sybex books are among the best out there, I am RHEL5 Certified and I want to
get my VMware certification so I have a lot of work ahead of me.

I always found reading from a book you comprehend the material easier than
trying to read on-line manuals.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not mastering but still a great book., October 11, 2009

By	Amnon Feiner (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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To "Master" you will need to read every article about the command line and vSphere out there on the Internet. The book does an outstanding job giving you all the must have knowledge, and if you understand the book's content, you can see yourself going forward with vmware. I am also using it as a part of my prep towards the vcp4 test, and love the way it is organized. Feels like it was written by a hands on person not some technical writer, it is very clear and concise, and very well chapter-ed. Highly recommending Scott's blog as well as David Davis from Train Signal, which is probably the best video instructor you ever had.