VMware VI3 Implementation and Administration

The complete guide to planning, implementing, securing, maintaining, and troubleshooting VMware VI3 infrastructure. * * By one of the world's most experienced VMware administrators: shares deep insight and practical expertise not reflected in the standard documentation * Packed with tips, tricks, and best practices for everything from migration and configuration to backup * Includes extensive coverage of the upfront planning and architectural tasks that can make-or-break VMware deployments. This is a comprehensive guide to planning for, implementing, securing, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting VMware VI3 infrastructure in any environment. Written by one of the world's most experienced VMware system administrators, this book will help IT professionals make the best possible decisions about VMware every step of the way, from preparation to configuration to day-to-day administration. Eric Siebert offers detailed, expert guidance for: * * Making smart up-front choices about VMware. * Architecting your VMware environment for maximum reliability and performance. * Configuring VMware to maximize the performance of both hosts and guests * Securing VMware environments against potential attackers. * Migrating existing physical servers to a virtual environment. * Managing the unique challenges associated with virtual environments * Troubleshooting virtual environments: identifying and resolving specific problems, one step at a time * Backing up servers in virtual environments *Siebert also covers a variety of advanced technical topics that can improve both the efficiency of VMware system administration and the effectiveness of VMware virtual environments.