The bestselling Mastering VMware vSphere covers the key features and capabilities of the industry-leading virtualization toolset, guiding VMware administrators step by step how to install, configure, operate, manage, secure and more! In the winning approach of Mastering, this indispensable book for any VMware administrator provides hands-on instruction and conceptual explanations anchored by practical application and real world examples.

About the Author

Scott Lowe is VMware-Cisco Solutions Principal at EMC. Nick Marshall is a senior consultant with over 12 years IT experience and holds multiple advanced IT certifications. Currently working at VMware, he delivers virtualization and cloud solutions to some of the biggest organizations in the APAC region.

Table of Contents:
• Introducing VMware vSphere • Planning and Installing VMware ESXi • Installing and Configuring vCenter Server • vSphere Update Manager and the vCenter Support Tools • Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks • Creating and Configuring Storage Devices • Ensuring High Availability and Business Continuity • Securing VMware vSphere • Creating and Managing Virtual Machines • Using Templates and vApps • Managing Resource Allocation • Balancing Resource Utilization • Monitoring VMware vSphere Performance • Automating VMware vSphere