Hands on Virtual Computing

Bol Partner

HANDS-ON VIRTUAL COMPUTING offers students as well as professionals the background in virtualization technology needed to advance in today's technology workplace. It provides an overview of virtualization technology with chapters dedicated to the latest virtualization products: VMware Workstation 6.5, VMware Server 2.0, Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, and Hyper-V. Additional chapters focus on using virtualization software in networked server environments and include building virtual networks, implementing high-availability clusters, enhancing performance and security, and using Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager to centralize management of multiple virtual servers. This book incorporates hands-on activities and allows the reader to work with virtual computing concepts, using real-world situations to build the skills necessary for a successful career in a computer industry increasingly focused on virtualization.

Bol

Prepare for today’s dramatically changing IT world with the insights and timely instruction in HANDS-ON VIRTUAL COMPUTING, 2E. This unique book combines current theory and emerging concepts with practical hands-on activities and projects to help you master virtualization and learn to apply those skills in real world scenarios. You gain experience working with the latest virtualization technology and learn the differences between the two major leaders in virtualization products -- VMware and Microsoft. Specific chapters address Oracle VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, and virtualization in software-defined data centers. You develop the solid understanding of virtualization concepts and products that you need to advance within your IT career.