VCP Exam Cram
Pearson IT Certification
978-0-7897-3805-9 (ISBN)
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VMware Certified Professional
VCP-310 Exam
Elias N. Khnaser
Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your VCP exam!
Master the essential concepts of VMware Infrastructure 3
Plan, install, deploy, and configure ESX Server 3.5
Understand how VMware Infrastructure is licensed
Implement reliable virtualized storage operations
Administer ESX Server 3.5 with VirtualCenter 2.5
Manage virtual machine operations
Systematically secure your virtual infrastructure
Manage and monitor virtual resources
Troubleshoot problems with ESX Server 3.5
Implement effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity
Maximize system availability in virtualized environments
WRITTEN BY A LEADING EXPERT:
Elias N. Khnaser is a published author, speaker, and consultant specializing in server-based computing and virtualization. He has implemented many of the world’s largest Citrix deployments. He is co-author of Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 and 4.0 Exam Cram (Exams 223/256) and Citrix MetaFrame XP Including Feature Release 1.
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Coverage of each VCP exam objective
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ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3805-9
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Elias Khnaseris an author, speaker, and IT consultant specializing in Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware technologies. He has more than 12 years of experience in administration, engineering, and architecture and has written many books and articles on the subjects. Elias has designed and deployed some of the largest Citrix implementations in the world, including 14,000 users with Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Elias has also been designing and deploying some of the largest VMware ESX deployments, helping companies consolidate servers and build scalable environments. With the need for DR and BC, Elias has helped numerous companies design, deploy, and test viable DR and BC plans. Elias has been involved in the build-out of numerous data centers, including Rush University; General Growth Properties, the second largest owner and operator of shopping malls in the world; TransMarket group, a Futures Trading firm with offices worldwide; Huron Consulting Group; and many more. Elias' publications and accomplishments: VMware Certified Professional Exam Cram by Que Publishing ISBN: 0-7897-3805-8 (June 2008) VMware VI3: ESX Server 3.5 & Virtual Center 2.5 Training DVD by EliasKhnaser.com (April 2008) "VMware ESX Server 3.0 CBT" by EliasKhnaser.com "Citrix MetaFrame XP CBT" by CBTnuggets.com Co-author of three published books: Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 and 4.0 (Exams 223/256) (Exam Cram) by Que Publishing MCSE Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network: Exam 70-298 Study Guide and DVD Training System by Syngress Publishing Citrix MetaFrame XP Including Feature Release 1 by Syngress Publishing Contributing author at: WindowsITPro Magazine Techrepublic.com Certcities.com Cramsession.com Dabcc.com
Preface
Introduction
Self-Assessment
Chapter 1: Introducing VMware Infrastructure
What Is Virtualization?
Why You Need Virtualization
Types of Virtualization
Virtual Machine Overview
Simulation and Emulation
Virtual and Physical Machine Comparison
Why VMware Infrastructure 3?
VMware Infrastructure 3 Suite
What Is VMFS?
The VMkernel
The Service Console
The VI Client
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 2: Planning, Installing, and Configuring ESX 3.5
ESX 3.5 Minimum Hardware Requirements
Disk Partitioning ESX 3.5
Installing ESX 3.5 Using a CD-ROM
ESX 3.5 Post-Installation Configurations
Accessing ESX Using the VI Client
Accessing ESX Server Using SSH
Modifying Service Console Memory Allocation
Configuring NTP Client on ESX Server
Troubleshooting ESX 3.5 Installation
Hardware Issues and Misconfigurations
Purple Screen of Death
Diagnostic Data Collection
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 3: Licensing VMware Infrastructure 3
Licensing
ESX Server Licensing
Evaluation Mode
Serial Number
Host-Based Licensing
Server-Based Licensing
VirtualCenter Licensing
How the License Key Functions
Per Processor
Per Instance
License Server
Installing the License Server
Working with the License Server
Losing the License Server
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 4: Virtual Networking Operations
What Are Virtual Switches?
Comparing Physical and Virtual Switches
Types of Virtual Switches
Internal Virtual Switch
Single Adapter Virtual Switch
Multiple Adapter Virtual Switch
Types of Virtual Switch Ports
Service Console
VMkernel
Virtual Machine
VLANs in Virtual Networking
Trunk Ports
802.1Q VLAN Tagging
Virtual Switch Policies
Virtual Switch Security
Traffic Shaping
NIC Teaming
Networking Maximums
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 5: Storage Operations
Storage in VI3
Fiber Channel
FC SAN Architecture
Masking
Zoning
FC Addressing
iSCSI
iSCSI Addressing
Software Initiator
Hardware Initiator
Network Attached Storage
ESX Features on NFS Datastores
Configuring NFS Datastores
Virtual Machine File System
Extending a Datastore
Multipathing
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 6: Administration with VirtualCenter 2.5
Planning and Installing VC
VC Blueprint
VC Preinstallation
VC Database Design
VC Installation
Designing a Functional VC Inventory
Folders
Datacenters
Clusters
Administration with VirtualCenter
VMware Infrastructure Client Tabs
Lockdown Mode
Plug-ins
Client Settings
VirtualCenter Maximums
VirtualCenter Server Backup and High Availability
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 7: Virtual Machine Operations
Virtual Machine Defined
Virtual Hardware
Virtual Machine Files
Creating a Virtual Machine
Installing a Guest Operating System
Understanding VMware Tools
Understanding and Working with Templates
Creating Templates
Guest OS Customization
Deploying Virtual Machines
Managing Virtual Machines
Cold Migration
What Are Snapshots?
Using VMware Converter Enterprise
Converter Enterprise Components
Converter Enterprise Installation
Cloning
Using Guided Consolidation
Discovery and Analysis
Performing the Consolidation
Virtual Machine Maximums
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 8: VMware Infrastructure Security and Web Access
VI Security Model
Users, Roles, Privileges, and Permissions
Working with Roles
Assigning Permissions
VirtualCenter Security
ESX Server Security
Web Access
Web Access Minimum Requirements
Remote Console URL
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 9: Managing VMware Infrastructure Resources
VM CPU and Memory Management
Using Resource Pools to Govern CPU/Memory Resources
VMotion
VMotion Host Prerequisites
Enabling VMotion
VMotion CPU Requirements
The VMotion Stages
Distributed Resource Scheduler
DRS Automation Process
DRS Cluster Validity
DRS Rules
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 10: Monitoring VMware Infrastructure Resources
Resource Optimization Concepts
Virtual CPU
Virtual Memory
Monitoring Virtual Machines and Hosts
CPU
Memory
Disk
Network
Monitoring with Alarms
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 11: Backup and High Availability
Backup Scenarios
Virtual Machine Backup Options
Host Backup Options
VMware Consolidated Backup
High Availability
Virtual Machine Failure Monitoring
HA Configuration Prerequisites
Service Console Redundancy
Host Failover Capacity Planning
Host Isolation
Virtual Machine Recovery Priority
Clustering
Exam Prep Questions
Answers to Exam Prep Questions
Chapter 12: Practice Exam 1
Hints and Pointers
Practice Exam 1
Chapter 13: Answers to Practice Exam 1
Answers to Exam Questions
Chapter 14: Practice Exam 2
Hints and Pointers
Practice Exam 2
Chapter 15: Answers to Practice Exam 2
Answers to Exam Questions
Appendix A: Need to Know More?
Appendix B: What’s on the CD-ROM
Glossary
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| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 12.12.2008 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Exam Cram |
| Verlagsort | Upper Saddle River |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 229 x 153 mm |
| Gewicht | 482 g |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Zertifizierung |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7897-3805-8 / 0789738058 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7897-3805-9 / 9780789738059 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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