Virtualization with VMware ESX Server
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A virtual evolution in IT organizations throughout the world has begun. It is
estimated that currently 3% of all servers run virtually and that number is expected
to grow rapidly over the next 5 years. VMware’s ESX server is the enterprise
tool that provides the platform on which a complete virtual infrastructure can
be designed, implemented, and managed. ESX is the most powerful, resilient and
customizable of VMware’s three virtual platforms and this book will explore
many of the possibilities that a virtual infrastructure running on ESX Server
provides. Server Sprawl and escalating IT costs have managers and system administrators
scrambling to find ways to cut costs and reduce Total Cost of Ownership of their
physical infrastructure. Combining software applications onto a single server,
even if those applications are from the same software vendor, can be dangerous
and problems hard to troubleshoot. VMware’ ESX Server allows you to consolidate
15 to 20 or even more servers onto a single physical server reducing hardware,
electrical, cooling, and administrative costs. These virtual servers run completely
independent of each other so if one crashes the other are not affected. Planning
and implementing a server consolidation is a complex process. This book details
the requirements for such a project, includes sample forms and templates, and
delivers several physical to virtual migration strategies which will save both
time and costs. Readers of this book will easily be able to plan and deploy VMware’s
ESX Server and begin down the path of an evolved, virtual infrastructure in which
costs, administration overhead, and complexity are reduced. VMware has provided
the technology for a virtual infrastructure and this book shows you how to build
it.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to VMware Terms and Concepts
this Chapter will introduce key terms and concepts for those new to VMware.
The Chapter is a VMware primer and provides the foundation on which the remaining
Chapters build.
Chapter 2 Loading VMware ESX Server 2.1.2
this Chapter steps through both the default and custom build using the graphical
mode and the test mode. It will include some best practice tips and gotchas.
Chapter 3 Configuring a Virtual Machine and Gold Builds
this Chapter will walk through the build of a virtual machine and the concepts
of a golden master and clones
Chapter 4 Advanced Configurations including Clustering
this Chapter will discuss some very interesting advanced configurations
for production virtual machines as well as discuss some terms and concepts
that will be used to transition into the next Chapter.
Chapter 5 Physical to Virtual Migrations
this Chapter will discuss the concepts of a physical to virtual migration
of a server. It will also examine the number of methods which can be used
for the migration and their pro’s and cons.
Chapter 6 Server Consolidation
this Chapter will detail the requirements of building a server consolidation
model for small, medium and large environments. Sample document templates
will be included
Chapter 7 Cool Tools for a Virtual Infrastructure
this Chapter will include a list of very interesting tools that are needed
to effectively and efficiently administer and manage a virtual infrastructure.
Chapter 8 Administering a Virtual Infrastructure
this Chapter will introduce VMware’s Virtual Center and discuss its
capabilities and how it can help produce a 100% uptime environment.
Chapter 9 Gotchas/Common Problems and their Solutions
this Chapter will discuss the common problems, gotchas, and their solutions
and work around. It will also detail some best practices and considerations
prior to deployment of a virtual infrastructure.
Chapter 10 VMware under the Covers
this Chapter will go into the VMkernal, VM processes, reporting and troubleshooting.
It will touch on some of the nuts and bolts of ESX server and introduce vmware-cmd
and vmkfstools.
Chapter 11 Virtual Evolution and the Road Ahead
this Chapter will discuss what the virtual evolution holds in store for
system administrators and IT managers and looks at new VMware products and
how they might fit into a virtual infrastructure.
Chapter 12 Backups made simple…Scripts and all
this Chapter discusses the ease of which VMware allows for full backups
and simple restores. It will also include sample scripts and how they might
be implemented. Expanded use of vmware-cmd and vmkfstools will be detailed
as well.
Chapter 13 A Peak at the Future…It’s Totally Cool
this Chapter will look at third-party vendor management tools that work
within a virtual infrastructure
Chapter 14 Microsoft’s Virtual Server 2005….Connectix on ‘roids
this Chapter will examine Microsoft’s Virtual Server 2005 and provide
a the pros and cons as well as possible solutions
About the Author
Al Muller is a VMware Certified Professional as well as a MCSE
and CCNA. He has planned, designed, and implemented a number of server consolidation
and virtualization projects and currently works as a Senior Consultant for Callisma.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from San Diego State University.
Seburn Wilson has conducted large server consolidation planning as a Senior
Consultant for Callisma. He holds a Business Degree from Saint Leo University.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews: 3 Average Customer Rating: Aug 20, 2005 Chris Huss, VCP (chuss@insightbb.com) from Louisville, KY
Excellent adjunct to the Virtual Infrastructure class!
I'm a contract trainer for VMware. This book goes hand in hand with the 4 day Virtual Infrastructure class that I teach. Many of the extra things that the students ask that we don't have time to cover, are covered in this book. It's great for beginners all the way thru intermediate ESX and Virtual Center admins. If you can't take the Virtual Infrastructure class or you need a refresh after the class, do yourself a favor and get this book. I recommend it to all of my students! Another great book from Syngress!
Aug 9, 2005 Jill Mason from Portland, OR
Well written....great place to start
Just received my book and it seems like a great book for those who are new or just getting into virtualization, although the later chapters seem pretty advanced. Its just what I needed.
Aug 8, 2005 Ben Andreasen from NYC, NY
Excellent jumping off point for virtualization.
I've only been through the first 4 chapters but so far its exactly what I was looking for to help me out with a virtualization project my manager wants me to begin. I've skimmed some of the other chapters and they look like they'll be just as helpful.
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