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Virtualization esentials [electronic book] / Matthew Portnoy.

By: Portnoy, Matthew [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Indianapolis : John Wiley and Sons, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Edition: Third edition.Description: online resource (xix, 313 pages) : color illustrations.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781394181568 (paperback); 9781394181582 (eBook).Subject(s): Virtual computer systemsDDC classification: 005.43 Online resources: Access eBook
Contents:
Understanding virtualization -- Understanding hypervisors -- Understanding virtual machines -- Creating a virtual machine -- Installing Windows on a virtual machine -- Installing Linux on a virtual machine -- Managing CPUs for a virtual machine -- Managing memory for a virtual machine -- Managing storage for a virtual machine -- Managing networking for a virtual machine -- Copying a virtual machine -- Managing additional Devices in virtual machines -- Understanding availability -- Understanding applications in a virtual machine.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Notes
eBook MTU Online eBook 005.43 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MTU Cork Module COMP7041- Recommended Reading. MTU Cork Module MGMT9023-Supp. Reading
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Learn the fundamental concepts and skills by building your own virtual machine

Virtualization is more important than ever, it's how the Cloud works! As virtualization continues to expand, millions of companies all over the world are leveraging virtualization. IT professionals need a solid understanding of virtualization concepts and software to compete in today's job market.

The updated new edition of Virtualization Essentials teaches you the core concepts and skills necessary to work with virtualization environments. Designed for new and aspiring IT professionals alike, this practical guide offers an applied, real-world approach to help you develop the necessary skill set to work in Cloud computing, the DevOps space, and the rest of the virtual world.

Virtualization Essentials simplifies complex concepts to ensure that you fully understand what virtualization is and how it works within the computing environment. Step by step, you'll learn how to build your own virtual machine, both by scratch and by migrating from physical to virtual. Each user-friendly chapter contains an overview of the topic, a discussion of key concepts, hands-on tutorials, end-of-chapter exercises, review questions, and more.

Configure and manage a virtual machine's CPU, memory, storage, and networking Distinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors Compare the leading hypervisor products in today's market Configure additional devices for a virtual machine Make considerations for availability Understand how cloud computing leverages virtualization

Virtualization Essentials is an invaluable 'learn-by-doing' resource for new and aspiring IT professionals looking to gain a solid foundation in virtualization. It is also an excellent reference for more experienced IT admins responsible for managing on-premise and remote computers and workstations.

Includes index.

Understanding virtualization -- Understanding hypervisors -- Understanding virtual machines -- Creating a virtual machine -- Installing Windows on a virtual machine -- Installing Linux on a virtual machine -- Managing CPUs for a virtual machine -- Managing memory for a virtual machine -- Managing storage for a virtual machine -- Managing networking for a virtual machine -- Copying a virtual machine -- Managing additional Devices in virtual machines -- Understanding availability -- Understanding applications in a virtual machine.

MTU Cork Module COMP7041- Recommended Reading.

MTU Cork Module MGMT9023- Supplemenatry Reading.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction (xv)
  • Chapter 1 Understanding Virtualization (1)
  • Describing Virtualization (1)
  • Microsoft Windows Drives Server Growth (3)
  • Explaining Moore's Law (7)
  • Understanding the Importance of Virtualization (10)
  • Examining Today's Trends (12)
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing (15)
  • Hyperconverged Infrastructure (16)
  • Understanding Virtualization Software Operation (17)
  • Virtualizing Servers (17)
  • Virtualizing Desktops (18)
  • Virtualizing Applications (19)
  • Chapter 2 Understanding Hypervisors (23)
  • Describing a Hypervisor (23)
  • Exploring the History of Hypervisors (24)
  • Understanding Type 1 Hypervisors (25)
  • Understanding Type 2 Hypervisors (27)
  • Understanding the Role of a Hypervisor (28)
  • Holodecks and Traffic Cops (28)
  • Resource Allocation (30)
  • Comparing Today's Hypervisors (31)
  • VMwareESX (31)
  • Citrix Hypervisor (Xen) (33)
  • Microsoft Hyper-V (35)
  • Other Solutions (36)
  • Chapter 3 Understanding Virtual Machines (39)
  • Describing a Virtual Machine (39)
  • Examining CPUs in a Virtual Machine (42)
  • Examining Memory in a Virtual Machine (43)
  • Examining Network Resources in a Virtual Machine (44)
  • Examining Storage in a Virtual Machine (45)
  • Understanding How a Virtual Machine Works (47)
  • Working with Virtual Machines (49)
  • Understanding Virtual Machine Clones (50)
  • Understanding Templates (51)
  • Understanding Snapshots (52)
  • Understanding OVF (53)
  • Understanding Containers (54)
  • Chapter 4 Creating a Virtual Machine (57)
  • Performing P2V Conversions (57)
  • Investigating the Physical-to-Virtual Process (58)
  • Hot and Cold Cloning (59)
  • Loading Your Environment (60)
  • Loading VMware Workstation Player (61)
  • Exploring VMware Workstation Player (66)
  • Loading VirtualBox (70)
  • Building a New Virtual Machine (75)
  • Thinking About VM Configuration (76)
  • Creating a First VM (77)
  • Chapter 5 Installing Windows on a Virtual Machine (83)
  • Loading Windows into a Virtual Machine (83)
  • Installing Windows 11 (84)
  • Installing VMware Tools (97)
  • Understanding Configuration Options (102)
  • Optimizing a New Virtual Machine (107)
  • Chapter 6 Installing Linux on a Virtual Machine (111)
  • Loading Linux into a Virtual Machine (111)
  • Exploring Oracle VM VirtualBox (112)
  • Installing Linux into a Virtual Machine (115)
  • Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions (126)
  • Understanding Configuration Options (129)
  • Optimizing a New Linux Virtual Machine (135)
  • Chapter 7 Managing CPUs for a Virtual Machine (139)
  • Understanding CPU Virtualization (139)
  • Configuring VM CPU Options (143)
  • Tuning Practices for VM CPUs (145)
  • Choosing Multiple vCPUs vs. a Single vCPU (145)
  • Hyperth reading (146)
  • Working with Intel and AMD Servers (147)
  • Chapter 8 Managing Memory for a Virtual Machine (151)
  • Understanding Memory Virtualization (151)
  • Configuring VM Memory Options (154)
  • Tuning Practices for VM Memory (156)
  • Calculating Memory Overhead (157)
  • Memory Optimizations (158)
  • Chapter 9 Managing Storage for a Virtual Machine (165)
  • Understanding Storage Virtualization (165)
  • Configuring VM Storage Options (171)
  • Tuning VM Storage (179)
  • Chapter 10 Managing Networking for a Virtual Machine (187)
  • Understanding Network Virtualization (187)
  • Configuring VM Network Options (19S)
  • Tuning Practices for Virtual Networks (203)
  • Chapter 11 Copying a Virtual Machine (207)
  • Cloning a Virtual Machine (207)
  • Working with Templates (217)
  • Saving a Virtual Machine State (221)
  • Creating a Snapshot (224)
  • Merging Snapshots (224)
  • Chapter 12 Managing Additional Devices in Virtual Machines (231)
  • Using Virtual Machine Tools (231)
  • Understanding Virtual Devices (234)
  • Configuring a CD/DVD Drive (234)
  • Configuring a Floppy Disk Drive (235)
  • Configuring a Sound Card (239)
  • Configuring USB Devices (240)
  • Configuring Graphic Displays (242)
  • Configuring Other Devices (243)
  • Chapter 13 Understanding Availability (249)
  • Increasing Availability (249)
  • Protecting a Virtual Machine (252)
  • Protecting Multiple Virtual Machines (256)
  • Protecting Data Centers (261)
  • Chapter 14 Understanding Applications in a Virtual Machine (265)
  • Examining Virtual Infrastructure Performance Capabilities (265)
  • Deploying Applications in a Virtual Environment (270)
  • Understanding Virtual Appliances and vApps (279)
  • Open Stack and Containers (281)
  • Cloud and the Future of Virtualization (282)
  • Appendix: Answers to Additional Exercises (285)
  • Glossary (295)
  • Index (301)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Matthew Portnoy is an information technology professional and Sales Engineering Manager at Splunk. He specializes in data management and virtualization. He has over 30 years experience in the IT industry and is a former Staff System Engineer at VM.ware.