Maximum vSphere: Tips, How-Tos, and Best Practices for Working with VMware vSphere 4

The practical, in the trenches reference for VMware VI3 and VI4: tips, best practices, how-tos, and technical deep dives The one indispensable, comprehensive guide that every working VMware administrator needs - and will use every day. Includes critical hands-on information on VI4, the newest version of VMware Virtual Infrastructure. Covers virtual machines, vCenter Server, networking, storage, backups, vMotion, fault tolerance, vSphere management, installation, upgrades, and much more This is a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute, hands-on reference for everyone who plans, implements, or manages VMware virtual environments. Filled with proven tips, best practices, and insights from two top VMware consultants, Maximum vSphere is the one book VMware professionals can turn to every day for real answers and solutions. The authors bring together essential knowledge about everyday VI3 and VI4 operation that cant be found anywhere else. They offer thorough coverage of all these areas, and more: -vSphere, including storage, networking, performance, and backups. ESX and ESXi hosts Virtual machines vCenter Server vMotion and Storage vMotion HA, DRS, DPM, and Fault Tolerance vSphere management, installation, and upgrades Building you own vSphere test lab This book is an ideal complement to the official VMware document, and to the VMware VI3 Implementation and Administration -- authors recently-released book focusing on information that wont be found in those resources, or anywhere else.