Make the most of software-defined data centers with revolutionary VMware technologiesKey Features\[\*\]Learn how you can automate your data center operations and deploy and manage applications and services across your public, private, and hybrid infrastructure in minutes\[\*\]Drive great business results with cost-effective solutions without compromising on ease, security, and controls\[\*\]Transform your business processes and operations in a ...

The overwhelming majority of a software systemâ??s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large-scale computing systems?In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Googleâ??s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire lifecycle has enabled the company to successfully build, deploy, monitor, and maintain some...

Don’t Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Practice Exams with Virtual Machines (Exams EX200 & EX300) features 100+ hands-on labs, four complete practice exams, and three virtual machines. To help you understand the material, the labs and practice exams are accompanied by in-depth answer explanations. This practical guide covers all official objectives for Exams EX200 and EX300 and is the perfect companion to RHCS...

If your organization plans to move to a cloud infrastructure from a LAN or WAN, this book shows you how to do it efficiently with Windows Server 2012. Experienced Windows administrators will learn how to deploy, configure, and manage the server’s expanded capabilities and features step-by-step, using clear examples and numerous screen shots. You’ll also discover how to integrate employees’ private mobile devices into your corporate network.Whether you intend to take your infrastruc...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a VMware administrator who is interested in automating your infrastructure, this book is for you. An understanding of basic programming concepts is advised. No previous knowledge of Orchestrator is required, although some previous knowledge of it will allow you to get started more easily.What you will learnInstall, configure, and optimize Orchestrator installations (Windows, Appliance as well as v...

A step-by-step tutorial covering all components of the View Horizon suite in detail, to ensure that you can utilize all features of the platform, and discover all of the possible ways that it can be used within your own environment.If you are a newcomer in system administration, and you wish to implement a small to midsized Horizon View environment, then this book is for you. It will also benefit individuals who wish to administrate and manage Horizon View more efficiently or are studying ...

Get to grips with a new technology, understand what it is and what it can do for you, and then get to work with the most important features and tasks. This book is written in an easytoread style, with a strong emphasis on realworld, practical examples. Stepbystep explanations are provided for performing important tasks.If you are a Cloud engineer or administrator looking forward to working with vCloud, then this is the best guide to get you started with it.

Learn how to virtualize your network and discover the full potential of a Software Defined Data Center. A smarter way to use network resources begins hereKey Features\[\*\]Experience the dynamism and flexibility of a virtualized software defined data center with NSX\[\*\]Find out how to design your network infrastructure based on what your organization needs\[\*\]From security to automation, discover how NSX’s impressive range of features can u...

Gain expertise in troubleshooting most common issues to implement vSphere environments with easeKey FeaturesPlan, analyze, and design effective solutions for your vSphere environmentTroubleshoot problems related to vSphere performanceFamiliarize yourself with the advanced troubleshooting conceptsand become an xpert level administratorBook DescriptionVMware vSphere is the leading server virtualization platform with consistent ...

Master the ins and outs of advanced operations with Ansible Key Features\[\*\] Learn how to extend Ansible with custom modules, plugins, and inventory sources\[\*\] Utilize advanced Ansible features to orchestrate rolling updates with little to no service disruptions\[\*\] An up-to-date book that brings to light the newly added features in Ansible 2.xBook DescriptionThis book provides you with the knowledge you need to unders...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionWith the increasing complexity of systems in our infrastructure designs, administrating these systems has become more complex and repetitive. This ultimately translates into an inefficient environment and loss of time. System Center Orchestrator 2012 R2 is the tool that can help you regain that time again, by simplifying repetitive tasks (or complex ones) into a simple one that will require minimum intervention from you, or ...

Learn to leverage the power of PowerCLI to automate your VMware vSphere environment with easeKey Features\[\*\] This is first book on the market that will enlighten you on the latest version of PowerCLI and how to implement it\[\*\] Effectively manage virtual machines, networks, and reports with the latest features of PowerCLI\[\*\] A comprehensive and practical book on automating VMware vSphereBook DescriptionVMware vSphere ...