VMware ESX Essentials in the Virtual Data Center

Description

Flexible and efficient, VMware ESX has emerged as the tool of choice for enterprise data centers looking to make the most of the latest virtualization methods. However, to date there is no single manual that provides users with a systematic way to understand and take full advantage of all the features and options available to them.

VMware ESX Essentials in the Virtual Data Center answers that need. Written by pioneers and established experts in the field of virtualization with years of hands-on experience, these pages detail the product and then outline innovative ways to use virtualization within the organization. With novel solutions for every level of the IT chain, this text is a complete guide to the design, operation, and management of the ESX product.

CONTENTS:

BASIC CONCEPTS. Introduction to Virtualization. Types of Server Virtualization Technologies. Server Virtualization Concepts. IMPLEMENTING VMware ESX SERVER. The VMware ESX Server Platform, Installation Step-By-Step. Configuration. Creating a Virtual Machine. Advanced Platform Topics. VMware INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE VIRTUAL DATA CENTER. Introduction. Creating a Virtual Data Center. Management.