Master your virtual environment with the ultimate vSphere guide
Mastering VMware vSphere 6.7 is the fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to VMware's virtualization solution. With comprehensive coverage of this industry-leading toolset, this book acts as an informative guide and valuable reference. Step-by-step instruction walks you through installation, configuration, operation, security processes, and much more as you conquer the management and automation of your virtual environment. Written by certified VMware vExperts, this indispensable guide provides hands-on instruction and detailed conceptual explanations, anchored by practical applications and real-world examples.
This book is the ultimate guide to vSphere, helping administrators master their virtual environment. Learn to:
* Install, configure, and manage the vCenter Server components
* Leverage the Support Tools to provide maintenance and updates
* Create and configure virtual networks, storage devices, and virtual machines
* Implement the latest features to ensure compatibility and flexibility
* Manage resource allocation and utilization to meet application needs
* Monitor infrastructure performance and availability
* Automate and orchestrate routine administrative tasks
Mastering VMware vSphere 6.7 is what you need to stay up-to-date on VMware's industry-leading software for the virtualized datacenter.
Autorentext
Nick Marshall has worked in the IT industry for nearly 20 years. As a senior integration architect at VMware, he now helps develop products such as VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Validated Designs and vSphere itself. Nick blogs at nickmarshall.com.au and you can follow him on Twitter at @nickmarshall9.
Klappentext
Master Your Virtual Environment with This Expert Guide to vSphere
VMware vSphere leads the field in server virtualization technology, and this full-spectrum guide is the leading resource on this groundbreaking tool. Fully updated for vSphere 6.7, it provides comprehensive coverage of all the newest features and capabilities. From step-by-step installation and configuration instructions to the complexities of managing and automating your environment, it solidifies learning with hands-on exercises and detailed conceptual explanations. Practical applications and real-world examples prepare you to take control.
Written by experts who helped build the vSphere software, this book provides everything the administrator needs to know to take full advantage of this industry-leading toolset. You'll find it a valuable reference as you manage your virtual environment.
Coverage includes:
- Planning a VMware vSphere deployment
- Installing, configuring, and managing VMware vCenter Server® components
- Leveraging the support tools for maintenance and updating
- Creating and configuring virtual networks, machines, and storage devices
- Implementing the latest features to ensure compatibility and flexibility
- Managing resource allocation and utilization
- Monitoring infrastructure performance and availability
- Preparing for business continuity
- Automating and orchestrating routine administrative tasks
- Install and Configure vSphere Update Manager
- Ensure High Availability and Business Continuity
- Work With Templates and vApps
- Manage Resource Allocation and Balance Resource Utilization
- Monitor CPU, Memory, Network, and Disk Usage
Zusammenfassung
Master your virtual environment with the ultimate vSphere guide
Mastering VMware vSphere 6.7 is the fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to VMware's virtualization solution. With comprehensive coverage of this industry-leading toolset, this book acts as an informative guide and valuable reference. Step-by-step instruction walks you through installation, configuration, operation, security processes, and much more as you conquer the management and automation of your virtual environment. Written by certified VMware vExperts, this indispensable guide provides hands-on instruction and detailed conceptual explanations, anchored by practical applications and real-world examples.
This book is the ultimate guide to vSphere, helping administrators master their virtual environment. Learn to:
- Install, configure, and manage the vCenter Server components
- Leverage the Support Tools to provide maintenance and updates
- Create and configure virtual networks, storage devices, and virtual machines
- Implement the latest features to ensure compatibility and flexibility
- Manage resource allocation and utilization to meet application needs
- Monitor infrastructure performance and availability
- Automate and orchestrate routine administrative tasks
Mastering VMware vSphere 6.7 is what you need to stay up-to-date on VMware's industry-leading software for the virtualized datacenter.
Inhalt
Contents
Foreword xxiii
Introduction xxv
Chapter 1 • Introducing VMware vSphere 6.7 1
Exploring VMware vSphere 6.7 1
Examining the Products in the vSphere Suite 3
Examining the Features in VMware vSphere 8
Licensing VMware vSphere 17
Why Choose vSphere? 20
The Bottom Line 22
Chapter 2 • Planning and Installing VMware ESXi 23
VMware ESXi Architecture 23
Understanding the ESXi Hypervisor 23
Examining the ESXi Components 24
Planning a VMware vSphere Deployment 25
Choosing a Server Platform 26
Determining a Storage Architecture 28
Integrating with the Network Infrastructure 29
Deploying VMware ESXi 30
Installing VMware ESXi Interactively 31
Performing an Unattended Installation of VMware ESXi 35
Deploying VMware ESXi with vSphere Auto Deploy 38
Performing Post-installation Configuration 40
Reconfiguring the Management Network 40
Using the vSphere Host Client 42
Configuring Time Synchronization 43
Configuring Name Resolution 45
The Bottom Line 46
Chapter 3 • Installing and Configuring vCenter Server .47
Introducing vCenter Server 47
Centralizing User Authentication Using vCenter Single Sign-On 49
Understanding the Platform Services Controller 52
Using the vSphere Web Client for Administration 53
Providing an Extensible Framework 54
Choosing the Version of vCenter Server 55
Planning and Designing a vCenter Server Deployment 56
Sizing Hardware for vCenter Server 56
Planning for vCenter Server Availability 58
Running vCenter Server and Its Components as VMs 60
Installing vCenter Server and Its Components 63
Installing vCenter Server in an Enhanced Linked Mode Group 74
Exploring vCenter Server 77
The vSphere Web Client Home Screen 78
Using the Navigator 80
Creating and Managing a vCenter Server Inventory 80
Understanding Inventory Views and Objects 80
Creating and Adding Inventory Objects 83
Exploring vCenter Server's Management Features 86
Understanding Basic Host Management 86
Examining Basic Host Configuration 89
Using Scheduled Tasks 93
Using the Events and Events Consoles in vCenter Server 95
Working with Host Profiles 95
Tags and Custom Attributes 99
Managing vCenter Server Settings 102
General vCenter Server Settings 102
Licensing 105
Message of the Day 106
Advanced Settings 106
Auto Deploy 106
vCenter HA A 106
Key Management Servers 106
Storage Providers 106
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