VMware Infrastructure 3 For Dummies Make the most of VMware Infrastructure 3. Design and deploy your system. Handle installation,configuration,and troubleshooting. Virtualize servers and networking,and manage data stores

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VMware Infrastructure 3!

Virtualization can save your business real money. That's what VMware's exciting Infrastructure 3 is all about, and this book is all about making VMware Infrastructure 3 easy to understand and use. Here's what you need to know to understand, design, and deploy a reliable and fault–tolerant VMware Infrastructure 3 environment, whether you're new to virtualization or just starting with VMware Infrastructure 3.

• Grasp the groundwork get a basic understanding of how virtualization works and what you need to do before virtualizing your machines

• Know your needs analyze the capacity your system will require as it grows

• Build a foundation learn the anatomy and installation of the ESX hosts on which you build a virtual infrastructure

• Tolerant to a fault discover how to assure fault tolerance with clusters and the VirtualCenter database

• Dive in see how to use resource pools, how to set them up and secure them, and why they're useful

• Always be prepared explore new options for disaster preparedness, including Virtual Consolidated Backup

• Manage and monitor to stay ahead of trouble

Open the book and find:

• The pros and cons of virtualization

• How to plan and implement a VMware solution

• Advice on data–gathering and analysis tools

• A tour of ESX and how it works

• Networking best practices

• How virtual switches and networks work

• Infrastructure 3's storage model and VMFS

• How to meet unique virtual security needs

Part I: Ready, Set, Go with VMware Infrastructure 3.

Chapter 1: Exploring VMware Infrastructure 3 as Your Virtual Solution.

Chapter 2: Getting the Scoop on Capacity Planning.

Chapter 3: Knowing Your Storage Options.

Part II: Setting Up ESX Hosts.

Chapter 4: ESX: The Brawn Behind the Brain.

Chapter 5: ESX Installation — Now the Fun Begins.

Part III: Connecting the Physical to Your Virtual Environment.

Chapter 6: Embracing the Look and Feel of VMware Infrastructure Client.

Chapter 7: Virtual Networking.

Chapter 8: Connecting to Storage.

Part IV: Fault Tolerance and Data Centers.

Chapter 9: Getting VMware VirtualCenter Running.

Chapter 10: Making Virtual Machines.

Chapter 11: Managing Virtual Machines.

Chapter 12: Keeping Things Running with Virtual Clusters.

Part V: Playing Virtual Adminstrator.

Chapter 13: Securing Your System.

Chapter 14: Swimming in Resource Pools.

Chapter 15: Monitoring Your System.

Chapter 16: Preparing for Disaster.

Chapter 17: Troubleshooting.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Places to Discover More.

Chapter 19: Ten Other VMware Products.

Chapter 20: Ten Cool Virtual Appliances.

Index.