As part of the highly acclaimed Masteringseries from Sybex, this book offers a comprehensive look at VMware vSphere 4, how to implement it, and how to make the most of what it offers. Coverage Includes: Shows administrators how to use VMware to realize significant savings in hardware costs while still providing adequate "servers" for their users Demonstrates how to partition a physical server into several virtual machines, reducing the overall server footprint within the operations center Explains how VMware subsumes a network to centralize and simplify its management, thus alleviating the effects of "virtual server sprawl" Now that virtualization is a key cost-saving strategy, Mastering VMware vSphere 4is the strategic guide you need to maximize the opportunities.

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Harness the power of virtualization for your enterprise Install and manage one or one thousand virtual servers in your enterprise with the latest generation of VMware virtualization software, vSphere 4, and this comprehensive guide. Using step-by-step instruction backed by real-world scenarios, this book takes you under the hood of this powerful VMware suite, clearly explaining all of the components and how you can get the most out of them. Discover how to reduce your overall server footprint, expand capacity, optimize performance, track cost savings, and more with this in-depth guide. Coverage includes: Getting up to speed on all components of the VMware vSphere 4 suite Installing, configuring, and managing VMware ESX and ESXi Server, vCenter Server, and VMware Update Manager Managing virtual machines and networks, storage devices, and access Migrating and importing virtual machines into your existing infrastructure Understanding high availability and business continuity in the VMware world Securing your vSphere virtual infrastructure and monitoring performance Mitigating the effects of unplanned physical server failure with VMware Fault Tolerance Scripting and automating with PowerShell and PowerCLI Increase Capacity with Scalable, Robust Virtual Solutions Get the Very Most out of a vSphere 4 Infrastructure Reduce Your Overall Server Footprint and Cut Costs Secure Your Virtual Network and Monitor Performance Reinforce Your Skills with Real-World Examples

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