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- Herausgeber: Packt Publishing
- Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
- Sprache: Englisch
The cloud is the next step forward in IT technology and most Enterprises are already following suit. The cloud enables self-service via a web interface, reducing the management overhead and has amazing possibilities for production and development environments. Knowing about the cloud will open up new possibilities for anyone interested in IT.Everyone is talking about the cloud, so join in the discussion by learning how to create your own demo environment. See how the cloud can be used to reduce VM deployment time and create isolated and fenced environments inside your cloud.With "Instant VMware vCloud Starter" we look at the cloud in general, the vCloud Director installation and configuration, as well as template and networking configuration using step-by-step instructions and explanations taking you from theory to practical knowledge.You will be able to create templates and reuse them to rapidly deploy a complete environment. The other main topic we will be exploring is vCloud Networking, enabling you to configure complex network solutions, from multi-tiered application networks to full isolated development environments. You will learn everything you need to know about the vCloud to start exploring the vCloud by yourself. This book is a first step into a bigger world.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2013
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Instant VMware vCloud Starter
Instant VMware vCloud Starter
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First published: February 2013
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Credits
Author
Daniel Langenhan
Reviewers
Andrew Crane
David Dean
Acquisition Editor
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Commissioning Editor
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Technical Editor
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About the author
Daniel Langenhan is a client-focused virtualization expert with more than 18 years' experience in the international industry.
His skills span the breadth of virtualization, ranging from architecture, design, and implementation for large, multitier enterprise client systems, to delivering captivating education and training sessions in security technologies and practices to diverse audiences.
In addition, he possesses extensive knowledge of and experience in process management, enterprise-level storage, and Linux and Solaris operating systems.
Utilizing his extensive knowledge, experience, and skills, he has a proven track record of successfully integrating the virtualization process into different business areas, while minimizing the cost and maximizing the reliability and effectiveness of the solution for his clients.
He has gained experience with major Australian and international vendors and clients. Daniel's consulting company is well established with strong industry ties in many verticals, such as finance, telecommunications, and print. His consulting business also provides services to VMware International.
I would like to thank my wife Renata for her tireless support in all things.
About the reviewers
Andrew Crane has over 25 years' experience in the IT industry in the field of IT architecture. His experience with large enterprise customer environments brings knowledge of an ever-changing industry, which is now firmly focused on private and public cloud platforms. For the design and deployment of vCloud solutions to align with business drivers is Andrew's major consultancy focus.
David Dean is a Senior Technology Specialist with expertise in networks, virtualization, automation, and operating systems at Australia's largest and most innovative companies. His interests lie in using automation and new technologies to deliver organizational value and create holistic lifecycles for complex systems. He has experience in raising large organizations from low levels of configuration management to full service delivery automation, including provisioning, application delivery, deployment, and eventual decommissioning. His recent work includes design and architecture on internal clouds for some of Australia's largest companies.
I'd like to thank my wife Josie for her support through the reviewing process.
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VMware vCloud Starter
Welcome to VMware vCloud Starter. This book has been specially created to provide you with all the information that you need to get started with VMware vCloud. You will learn about the basics of installing and operating a Private Cloud environment using the VMware vCloud Suite 5.1 products.
This book contains the following sections:
So, what is a VMware vCloud? will tell you what a cloud is. Then it will discuss what a vCloud is, what it can do, and why it's such a hot topic.
Installation will teach you how to install a simple private cloud with ease and using minimal technology.
Quick start – creating your first VM will show you how to perform the core tasks with vCloud Director, such as provisioning a vApp.
Top 2 features you need to know about will teach you how to use the most powerful features of vCloud Director 5.1. By the end of this section, you will be able to create templates and provision VMs with isolated networks.
People and places you should get to know will list forums, websites, communities, and a list of useful documentation and white papers that will deepen your knowledge and understanding of the software.
So, what is VMware vCloud?
In this section we will discuss what a vCloud is, what it can do, and why it is such a hot topic.
What is a cloud?
When we start talking about the cloud, most people have various ideas about what it actually is and what it involves. There are many clouds out there, including the iCloud, the Amazon Cloud, the VMware Cloud, and so on. First, let's start with understanding what a cloud is by reading the following simplified example.
