VMware Infrastructure 3 For Dummies (eBook)

VMware Infrastructure 3 for Dummies will help youunderstand, design, and deploy a reliable and fault tolerantVirtual Infrastructure 3 environment. Virtualization can save yourbusiness a lot of money! You'll find an introduction to thetechnology and learn from the key topics covered in each chapter.You will have enough information to design and deploy your firstsystem without being overwhelmed by extensive technical details.You can also use this book as a reference for maintenance andtroubleshooting.

You will find out what you need to do before you virtualize yourmachines. Learn about ESX servers, how to install them and theiranatomy. Hook up your ESX servers with storage and data networksand understand what you need to know about networking and externalstorage. You'll be able to make everything fault tolerantwith cluster technology. Find out how to:
* Make the most of VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3
* Design and deploy your system
* Handle installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
* Virtualize servers, storage and networking
* Discover how to assure fault tolerance with clusters and theVirtualCenter database
* Use resource pools, set them up, and secure them
* Explore new options for disaster preparedness, including avirtual consolidated backup

Complete with lists of VMware products, the world of virtualappliances, and more information about VI3, VMwareInfrastructure 3For Dummies is your one-stop guide tovirtualizing your machines.