Maximize installation, configuration, networking, management, optimization and security of VMware's next-generation virtualization software with Mastering VMware vSphere 4. This comprehensive, how-to guide takes a hands-on approach, where conceptual explanations are anchored by practical application and real-world scenarios. Step-by-step instruction, technical details, and best practices helps you be on your way to cutting IT costs, expanding your capacity, and managing an entire fleet of virtual machines in your enterprise with the leading virtualization solution. About The Author Scott Lowe has been working in IT for more than 15 years and currently works with a national VAR/reseller as a technical lead specializing in virtualization and virtualization technologies. Scott is a VMware vExpert Award recipient, an honor awarded by VMware to a select group of individuals for contributions they had made to the community of VMware and virtualization users in 2008. Table Of Contents Introduction. Chapter 1: Introducing VMware vSphere 4. Chapter 2: Planning and Installing VMware ESX and VMware ESXi. Chapter 3: Installing and Configuring vCenter Server. Chapter 4: Installing and Configuring vCenter Update Manager. Chapter 5: Creating and Managing Virtual Networks. Chapter 6: Creating and Managing Storage Devices. Chapter 7: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines. Chapter 8: Migrating and Importing Virtual Machines. Chapter 9: Configuring and Managing VMware vSphere Access Controls. Chapter 10: Managing Resource Allocation. Chapter 11: Ensuring High Availability and Business Continuity. Chapter 12: Monitoring VMware vSphere Performance. Chapter 13: Securing VMware vSphere. Chapter 14: Automating VMware vSphere. Appendix Appendix A: The Bottom Line. Appendix B: Frequently Used Commands. Appendix C: VMware vSphere Best Practices. Index.