VMware ESX Server in the Enterprise

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This guide is the definitive resource for planning, deploying, and managing VMware ESX Server in mission-critical environments. Edward L. Haletky leverages his extensive consulting experience to provide a comprehensive collection of tips, best practices, and field-tested solutions. He addresses the real issues, tradeoffs, and pitfalls associated with ESX Server, helping users maximize its potential in their unique settings. The book encompasses planning, installation, system monitoring, tuning, clustering, security, disaster recovery, and more, supported by real-world examples. Detailed checklists cover crucial aspects like caching, networking, storage, and hardware selection. Many techniques are applicable across various virtualization platforms, making this an invaluable resource for network architects, administrators, and IT professionals. Newcomers will find a thorough introduction, while experienced users will benefit from field-tested answers and solutions. Key topics include differences between ESX v3.x.y and v2.5.x, complete installation with automated scripting, auditing and securing ESX Server, SAN storage challenges, NIC teaming, configuration via multiple interfaces, and effective backup and disaster recovery procedures. Haletky, a recognized expert in virtualization and security, founded AstroArch Consulting, Inc. and has a background with Hewlett-Packard’s technical teams.