The Most Complete, Practical, Solutions-Focused Guide to Running ESX Server 3 VMware ESX Server in the Enterprise is the definitive, real-world guide to planning, deploying, and managing today's leading virtuаьлепal infrastructure platform in mission-critical environments Drawing on his extensive experience consulting on large-scale ESX Server implementations, Edward LHaletky brings together an unprecedented collection of tips, best practices, and field-tested solutions Moreбкщле than any other author, he illuminates the real issues, tradeoffs, and pitfalls associated with ESX Server - and shows how to make the most of it in your unique environment Haletky covers the entire lifecycle: planning, installation, system monitoring, tuning, clustering, security, disaster recovery, and much more Throughout, he supports his recommendations with examples from real-world deployments He also provides detailed checklists for handling crucial issues such as caching, neбсаффtworking, storage, and hardware selection Many of his techniques and practices apply to all current virtualization platforms, not just ESX Server This book will be an indispensable resource for every network architect, administrator, and IT professional who works with virtual servers ESX Server newcomers will find the soup-to-nuts introduction they desperately need; experienced users will find an unparalleled source of field-tested answers and solutions In this book, you'll learn how to: Identify key differences between ESX v3xy and ESX v25x and their implications Perform a complete installation - with automated scripting techniques and samples Efficiently audit, monitor, and secure ESX Server Discover SAN storage pitfalls and solutions-with detailed guidance for specific SANs, switches, and fibre-channel adapters Understand ESX Server networking: NIC teaming, vSwitches, network lag, and troubleshooting Configure ESX Server via the Management User Interfбтлзьace, Virtual Center client, and command line interface Install Windows, Linux, and NetWare VMs: prepare media images, place configuration files, handle sizing and swap files, and more Use Dynamic Resource Load Balancing to consistently achieve utilization goals Implement effective backup and disaster recovery procedures Автор Edward L Haletky.