{"product_id":"virtualization-essentials-paperback-softback-9781394181568","title":"Virtualization Essentials (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394181568","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eVirtualization Essentials\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMatthew Portnoy (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394181568, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 April 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.3 x 2 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the fundamental concepts and skills by building your own virtual machine\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtualization 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe updated new edition of\u003ci\u003e Virtualization Essentials \u003c\/i\u003eteaches 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVirtualization Essentials \u003c\/i\u003esimplifies 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfigure and manage a virtual machine’s CPU, memory, storage, and networking \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDistinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompare the leading hypervisor products in today’s market \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfigure additional devices for a virtual machine  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake considerations for availability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how cloud computing leverages virtualization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVirtualization Essentials \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Understanding Virtualization 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing Virtualization 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrosoft Windows Drives Server Growth 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining Moore’s Law 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Importance of Virtualization 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Today’s Trends 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtualization and Cloud Computing 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyperconverged Infrastructure 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Virtualization Software Operation 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtualizing Servers 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtualizing Desktops 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtualizing Applications 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Understanding Hypervisors 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing a Hypervisor 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the History of Hypervisors 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Type 1 Hypervisors 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Type 2 Hypervisors 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Role of a Hypervisor 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolodecks and Traffic Cops 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Allocation 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Today’s Hypervisors 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVMware ESX 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCitrix Hypervisor (Xen) 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrosoft Hyper- V 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Solutions 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Understanding Virtual Machines 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing a Virtual Machine 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining CPUs in a Virtual Machine 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Memory in a Virtual Machine 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Network Resources in a Virtual Machine 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Storage in a Virtual Machine 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How a Virtual Machine Works 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Virtual Machines 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Virtual Machine Clones 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Templates 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Snapshots 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding OVF 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Containers 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Creating a Virtual Machine 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming P2V Conversions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating the Physical- to- Virtual Process 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHot and Cold Cloning 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading Your Environment 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading VMware Workstation Player 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring VMware Workstation Player 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading VirtualBox 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a New Virtual Machine 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking About VM Configuration 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a First VM 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Installing Windows on a Virtual Machine 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading Windows into a Virtual Machine 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Windows 11 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling VMware Tools 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Configuration Options 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing a New Virtual Machine 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Installing Linux on a Virtual Machine 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading Linux into a Virtual Machine 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Oracle VM VirtualBox 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Linux into a Virtual Machine 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling VirtualBox Guest Additions 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Configuration Options 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing a New Linux Virtual Machine 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Managing CPUs for a Virtual Machine 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding CPU Virtualization 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring VM CPU Options 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning Practices for VM CPUs 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Multiple vCPUs vs a Single vCPU 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyperthreading 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Intel and AMD Servers 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Managing Memory for a Virtual Machine 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Memory Virtualization 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring VM Memory Options 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning Practices for VM Memory 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating Memory Overhead 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMemory Optimizations 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Managing Storage for a Virtual Machine 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Storage Virtualization 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring VM Storage Options 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning VM Storage 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Managing Networking for a Virtual Machine 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Network Virtualization 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring VM Network Options 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning Practices for Virtual Networks 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Copying a Virtual Machine 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCloning a Virtual Machine 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Templates 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving a Virtual Machine State 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Snapshot 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMerging Snapshots 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Managing Additional Devices in Virtual Machines 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Virtual Machine Tools 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Virtual Devices 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring a CD\/DVD Drive 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring a Floppy Disk Drive 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring a Sound Card 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring USB Devices 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring Graphic Displays 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring Other Devices 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Understanding Availability 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Availability 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