Mastering VMware Infrastructure 3 offers a strong design component followed by an in-depth look at the day-to-day tasks that make virtualization a key technology for any enterprise. Having access to a massive server infrastructure, the authors are able to provide real-world examples and best practices that apply to the integral parts of the virtual administrator's professional life. Topics include creating and managing virtual networks, creating and managing storage devices, migrating and importing virtual machines, managing and monitoring resource access, and protecting data.

Chapter 1 Introducing VMware Infrastructure 3
Chapter 2 Planning and Installing ESX Server
Chapter 3 Creating and Managing Virtual Networks
Chapter 4 Creating and Managing Storage Devices
Chapter 5 Installing and Configuring VirtualCenter 2.0
Chapter 6 Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
Chapter 7 Migrating and Importing Virtual Machines
Chapter 8 Configuring and Managing Virtual Infrastructure Access Controls
Chapter 9 Managing and Monitoring Resource Access
Chapter 10 High Availability and Business Continuity
Chapter 11 Monitoring Virtual Infrastructure Performance
Chapter 12 Securing a Virtual Infrastructure
Chapter 13 Configuring and Managing ESXi