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CloudSwitch Enterprise: Deploy and Configure
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Vmware Workstation 7 Linux & Windows $168.99 VMWARE WORKSTATION 7 LINUX & WINDOWS |
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How to Cheat at Configuring VmWare ESX Server $43.19 A virtual evolution in IT shops large and small has begun. VMware’s ESX Server is the enterprise tool to free your infrastructure from its physical limitations providing the great transformation into a virtual environment–this book shows you how. Use Syngress’ proven "How to Cheat" methodology to configure and build VMware’s ESX Server version 3. This clear, concise guide provides all the information you need to become a virtual whiz This book will detail the default and custom installation of VMware’s ESX server as well as basic and advanced virtual machine configurations. It will then walk the reader through post installation configurations including installation and configuration of VirtualCenter. From here, readers will learn to efficiently create and deploy virtual machine templates. Best practices for securing and backing up your virtual environment are also provided. The book concludes with a series of handy, time-saving command and configuration for: bash shell keystrokes, Linux commands, configuration files, common/proc files, VMware ESX commands, and troubleshooting. -Reap the Benefits of Server Virtualization Realize improved ROI, ensure efficient mergers and acquisitions, and reduce compliance risk exposure through server virtualization and consolidation. -Build a Virtual Machine Create a Gold Master and use your VMlibrary to leverage the power and flexibility of VMware. -Manage Your Virtual Infrastructure Use VMware tools to partition physical servers and manage virtual machines. -Set Up Scripted Installation See how a scripted installation method can be a fast and efficient way to provision ESX hosts. -Master ESX Native Tools Use tools like Esxtop to diagnose performance issues and vmkfstools to import and export -Install and Use VMware Scripting APIs Develop programs to help automate and ease administration-even with a limited background in scripting or programming. -Learn the Fundamentals of a VM Backup VMware ESX ships with three scripts that work together to create a backup and restore system: vmsnap.pl, vmsnap_all.pl, and vmres.pl. -Extend a Cloned Windows VM’s Root Partition Use Microsoft’s Sysprep utility to extend a newly deployed virtual machine’s root partition from the original clone size to a larger size. |
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Linux System Administration $36.35 If you’re an experienced system administrator looking to acquire Linux skills, or a seasoned Linux user facing a new challenge, Linux System Administration offers practical knowledge for managing a complete range of Linux systems and servers. The book summarizes the steps you need to build everything from standalone SOHO hubs, web servers, and LAN servers to load-balanced clusters and servers consolidated through virtualization. Along the way, you’ll learn about all of the tools you need to set up and maintain these working environments. Linux is now a standard corporate platform with users numbering in the hundreds of millions, and there is a definite shortage of talented administrators. Linux System Administration is ideal as an introduction to Linux for Unix veterans, MCSEs, and mainframe administrators, and as an advanced (and refresher) guide for existing Linux administrators who will want to jump into the middle of the book. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Set up a stand-alone Linux server Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a DNS server using BIND Build an Internet server to manage sites, perform email and file transfers, and more Set up an email service for a small-to-medium-sized site, complete with authentication Install and configure Apache, PHP, and MySQL on a web server built from scratch Combine computers into a load-balanced Apache web server cluster based on the free Linux Virtual Server Set up local network services from distributed file systems to DHCP services, gateway services, print services, user management and more Use Linux virtualization with Xen or VMWare to run multiple kernels on one piece of hardware; manage each kernel’s access to processortime, devices, and memory Create shell scripts and adapt them for your own needs Back up and restore data with rsync, tar, cdrecord, Amanda, and MySQL tools Linux System Administration is not only knowledgeable and practical, but convenient. The ingredients for this book had been scattered throughout mailing lists, forums, and discussion groups, as well as books, periodicals, and the experiences of colleagues. Everything is now in one handy guide. In the course of their research, the authors also solved many problems whose solutions were completely undocumented. They now pass their lessons on to you. |
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Vmware Esx and Esxi in the Enterprise: Planning Deployment of Virtualization Servers $48.82 Edward Haletky’s Complete, Solutions-Focused Guide to Running ESX Server 3.5, vSphere, and VMware 4.X Extensively updated and revised, this is the definitive real-world guide to planning, deploying, and managing VMware ESX Server 3.5, VMware ESXi, or VMware vSphere 4.x cloud computing in mission-critical environments. Drawing on extensive experience consulting on enterprise VMware implementations, Edward Haletky offers a "soup-to-nuts" collection of field-tested best practices and solutions. He illuminates the real issues, tradeoffs, and pitfalls associated with VMware’s newest platforms, using real-world examples that draw upon both VMware and third-party products. This edition adds a new chapter on automated deployment and configuration; detailed coverage of new hardware and processors; and a significantly expanded discussion of auditing and monitoring. Haletky offers new or enhanced coverage of VMFS, NIC Teaming, distributed virtual switches, vSafe, and more. All new coverage is thoroughly integrated into Haletky’s expert discussion of the entire lifecycle: planning, installation, templates, monitoring, tuning, clustering, security, disaster recovery, and more. Haletky consistently presents the most efficient procedures, whether they use graphical tools or the command line. You’ll learn how to: Assess VMware datacenter and infrastructure hardware requirements Understand technical, licensing, and management differences between ESX/ESXi 4.x and 3.5 Plan installation for your environment and identify potential "gotchas" Cost-effectively select, configure, utilize, and support storage Manage key operational issues associated with virtual infrastructure Adapt existing network and security infrastructure to virtualization Configure vSphere from host connections Configure ESX Server from Virtual Centers or hosts Create, modify, and manage VMs (with detailed Windows, Linux, and NetWare examples) Troubleshoot VM issues with eDirectory, private labs, firewalls, and clusters Utilize vSphere 4.1′s improved Dynamic Resource Load Balancing (DRLB) Implement disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup Plan for vApps and the future of virtualization |
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Ubuntu Hacks: Tips & Tools for Exploring, Using, and Tuning Linux $3.94 Ubuntu Linux–the most popular Linux distribution on the planet–preserves the spirit embodied in the ancient African word "ubuntu," which means both "humanity to others" and "I am what I am because of who we all are." Ubuntu won the "Linux Journal" Reader’s Choice Award for best Linux distribution and is consistently the top-ranked Linux variant on DistroWatch.com. The reason this distribution is so widely popular is that Ubuntu is designed to be useful, usable, customizable, and always available for free worldwide. "Ubuntu Hacks" is your one-stop source for all of the community knowledge you need to get the most out of Ubuntu: a collection of 100 tips and tools to help new and experienced Linux users install, configure, and customize Ubuntu. With this set of hacks, you can get Ubuntu Linux working exactly the way you need it to. Learn how to: Install and test-drive Ubuntu Linux. Keep your system running smoothly Turn Ubuntu into a multimedia powerhouse: rip and burn discs, watch videos, listen to music, and more Take Ubuntu on the road with Wi-Fi wireless networking, Bluetooth, etc. Hook up multiple displays and enable your video card’s 3-D acceleration Run Ubuntu with virtualization technology such as Xen and VMware Tighten your system’s security Set up an Ubuntu-powered server "Ubuntu Hacks" will not only show you how to get everything working just right, you will also have a great time doing it as you explore the powerful features lurking within Ubuntu. ""Put in a nutshell, this book is a collection of around 100 tips and tricks which the authors choose to call hacks, which explain how to accomplish various tasks in Ubuntu Linux. The so called hacks range from downright ordinary to the other end of the spectrum of doing specialised things…More over, each and every tip in this book has been tested by the authors on the latest version of Ubuntu (Dapper Drake) and is guaranteed to work. In writing this book, it is clear that the authors have put in a lot of hard work in covering all facets of configuring this popular Linux distribution which makes this book a worth while buy."" — Ravi Kumar, Slashdot.org |
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VMware ESX and ESXi in the Enterprise by Haletky, Edward Edition ILL, 2 $36.99 Edward L. Haletky’s Complete, Solutions-Focused Guide to Running ESX Server 3.5, vSphere, and VMware 4.x Extensively updated and revised, this is the definitive real-world guide to planning, deploying, and managing VMware ESX Server 3.5, VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi), or VMware vSphere 4.x cloud computing in mission-critical environments. Drawing on his extensive experience consulting on enterprise VMware implementations, renowned expert Edward L.Haletky offers a “soup-to-nuts” collection of field-tested best practices and solutions. He illuminates the real benefits, issues, tradeoffs, and pitfalls associated with VMware’s newest platforms, using real-world examples that draw upon both VMware and third-party products. This edition features detailed coverage of new vSphere features such as Storage IO Control, Network IO Control, Load-Based Teaming, Distributed Virtual Switches, ESXi, hardware and processors, and a significantly expanded discussion of auditing and monitoring. Haletky offers new or enhanced coverage of VM Hardware, virtual networking, VMsafe, and more. All new coverage is thoroughly integrated into Haletky’s insightful discussion of the entire lifecycle: planning, installation, templates, monitoring, tuning, clustering, security, disaster recovery, and more. Haletky consistently presents the most efficient procedures, whether they use graphical tools or the command line. You’ll learn how to: • Assess VMware datacenter and infrastructure hardware requirements • Understand technical, licensing, and management differences between ESX/ESXi 3.5 and 4.x • Plan installation for your environment and identify potential “gotchas” • Select, configure, utilize, and support storage cost-effectively • Manage key operational issues associated with virtual infrastructure • Adapt existing network and security infrastructure to virtualization • Configure ESX from host connections • Configure ESX Server from Virtual Centers or hosts • Create, modify, and manage VMs (with detailed Windows, Linux, and NetWare examples) • Troubleshoot VM issues with eDirectory, private labs, firewalls, and clusters • Utilize vSphere 4.1’s improved Dynamic Resource Load Balancing (DRLB) • Implement disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup • Plan for vApps and the future of virtualization VMware ESX and ESXi in the Enterprise has long been the definitive single-source guide to VMware planning, deployment, and management. For today’s VMware architects, administrators, and managers, this edition will be even more valuable. |
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Scripting VMware: Power Tools for Automating Virtual Infrastructure Administration $43 This book contains simple and advanced scripting using both ESX and Linux commands to provide awesome virtual tools to automate administrative tasks of ESX Server. This book will cover the native tools that VMware provides with ESX Server. It will then discuss in detail the different scripting API’s and how they can be leveraged to provide some very useful, practical and time saving tools to manage a virtual infrastructure. From virtual server provisioning to backups and everything in between, this book is a one stop shop for virtual tools. * An essential guide to virtualisation using both Linux and ESX commands * The companion Web site for book provides dozens for working scripts and tools presented in the book * Maximise VMware’s powerful scripting language to automate time consuming administrative tasks |
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Linux in a Nutshell $41.73 Everything you need to know about Linux is in this book. Written by Stephen Figgins, Ellen Siever, Robert Love, and Arnold Robbins — people with years of active participation in the Linux community — "Linux in a Nutshell," Sixth Edition, thoroughly covers programming tools, system and network administration tools, the shell, editors, and LILO and GRUB boot loaders. This updated edition offers a tighter focus on Linux system essentials, as well as more coverage of new capabilities such as virtualization, wireless network management, and revision control with git. It also highlights the most important options for using the vast number of Linux commands. You’ll find many helpful new tips and techniques in this reference, whether you’re new to this operating system or have been using it for years. Get the Linux commands for system administration and network management Use hundreds of the most important shell commands available on Linux Understand the Bash shell command-line interpreter Search and process text with regular expressions Manage your servers via virtualization with Xen and VMware Use the Emacs text editor and development environment, as well as the vi, ex, and vim text-manipulation tools Process text files with the sed editor and the gawk programming language Manage source code with Subversion and git |
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Install, Configure, and Customize Corel Linux $1.89 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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VMware vSphere 4 Implementation by Laverick, Mike Edition ILL, 1 $35.49 Chapter 1. Install and Configure ESX 4 Classic; Chapter 2. Install and Configure ESXi 4; Chapter 3. Install vCenter; Chapter 4. Standard Networking; Chapter 5. Distributed Virtual Networking; Chapter 6. Storage; Chapter 7. Creating and Modifying Virtual Machines; Chapter 8. Rapid VM Deployment; Chapter 9. Access Control; Chapter 10. Resource Monitoring; Chapter 11. Resource Management; Chapter 12. VMotion, Storage VMotion, and Cold Migration; Chapter 13. VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler; Chapter 14. VMware Distributed Power Management; Chapter 15. VMware High Availability; Chapter 16. VMware Fault Tolerance; Chapter 17. vSphere Advanced Configuration Tools; Chapter 18. Virtual Machine Backup; Chapter 19. VMware Patch Management; Chapter 20. Upgrading from VI3.5 to vSphere 4; Index |
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Scripting VMware Power Tools: Automating Virtual Infrastructure Administration by Muller, Al Edition , 0 $51.95 This book contains simple and advanced scripting using both ESX and Linux commands to provide awesome virtual tools to automate administrative tasks of ESX Server.This book will cover the native tools that VMware provides with ESX Server. It will then discuss in detail the different scripting API?s and how they can be leveraged to provide some very useful, practical and time saving tools to manage a virtual infrastructure. From virtual server provisioning to backups and everything in between, this book is a one stop shop for virtual tools.* An essential guide to virtualisation using both Linux and ESX commands* The companion Web site for book provides dozens for working scripts and tools presented in the book * Maximise VMware’s powerful scripting language to automate time consuming administrative tasks |
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Linux System Administration by Adelstein, Tom; Lubanovic, Bill Edition ILL, 0 $44.99 If you're an experienced system administrator looking to acquire Linux skills, or a seasoned Linux user facing a new challenge, Linux System Administration offers practical knowledge for managing a complete range of Linux systems and servers. The book summarizes the steps you need to build everything from standalone SOHO hubs, web servers, and LAN servers to load-balanced clusters and servers consolidated through virtualization. Along the way, you'll learn about all of the tools you need to set up and maintain these working environments.Linux is now a standard corporate platform with users numbering in the hundreds of millions, and there is a definite shortage of talented administrators. Linux System Administration is ideal as an introduction to Linux for Unix veterans, MCSEs, and mainframe administrators, and as an advanced (and refresher) guide for existing Linux administrators who will want to jump into the middle of the book. Inside, you'll learn how to:Set up a stand-alone Linux serverInstall, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a DNS server using BINDBuild an Internet server to manage sites, perform email and file transfers, and moreSet up an email service for a small-to-medium-sized site, complete with authenticationInstall and configure Apache, PHP, and MySQL on a web server built from scratchCombine computers into a load-balanced Apache web server cluster based on the free Linux Virtual ServerSet up local network services from distributed file systems to DHCP services, gateway services, print services, user management and moreUse Linux virtualization with Xen or VMWare to run multiple kernels on one piece of hardware; manage each kernel's access to processor time, devices, and memoryCreate shell scripts and adapt them for your own needsBack up and restore data with rsync, tar, cdrecord, Amanda, and MySQL toolsLinux System Administration is not only knowledgeable and practical, but convenient. The ingredients for this book had been scattered throughout mailing lists, forums, and discussion groups, as well as books, periodicals, and the experiences of colleagues. Everything is now in one handy guide. In the course of their research, the authors also solved many problems whose solutions were completely undocumented. They now pass their lessons on to you. |
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Linux System Administration by Adelstein, Tom; Lubanovic, Bill Edition , 1 $1.99 If you’re an experienced system administrator looking to acquire Linux skills, or a seasoned Linux user facing a new challenge, Linux System Administration offers practical knowledge for managing a complete range of Linux systems and servers. The book summarizes the steps you need to build everything from standalone SOHO hubs, web servers, and LAN servers to load-balanced clusters and servers consolidated through virtualization. Along the way, you’ll learn about all of the tools you need to set up and maintain these working environments.Linux is now a standard corporate platform with users numbering in the hundreds of millions, and there is a definite shortage of talented administrators. Linux System Administration is ideal as an introduction to Linux for Unix veterans, MCSEs, and mainframe administrators, and as an advanced (and refresher) guide for existing Linux administrators who will want to jump into the middle of the book. Inside, you’ll learn how to:Set up a stand-alone Linux serverInstall, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a DNS server using BINDBuild an Internet server to manage sites, perform email and file transfers, and moreSet up an email service for a small-to-medium-sized site, complete with authenticationInstall and configure Apache, PHP, and MySQL on a web server built from scratchCombine computers into a load-balanced Apache web server cluster based on the free Linux Virtual ServerSet up local network services from distributed file systems to DHCP services, gateway services, print services, user management and moreUse Linux virtualization with Xen or VMWare to run multiple kernels on one piece of hardware; manage each kernel’s access to processor time, devices, and memoryCreate shell scripts and adapt them for your own needsBack up and restore data with rsync, tar, cdrecord, Amanda, and MySQL toolsLinux System Administration is not only knowledgeable and practical, but convenient. The ingredients for this book had been scattered throughout mailing lists, forums, and discussion groups, as well as books, periodicals, and the experiences of colleagues. Everything is now in one handy guide. In the course of their research, the authors also solved many problems whose solutions were completely undocumented. They now pass their lessons on to you. |
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Linux: The Complete Reference $35.2 Your one-stop guide to Linux–fully revised and expanded Get in-depth coverage of all Linux features, tools, and utilities from this thoroughly updated and comprehensive resource, designed for all Linux distributions. Written by Linux expert Richard Petersen, this book explains how to get up-and-running on Linux, use the desktops and shells, manage applications, deploy servers, implement security measures, and handle system and network administration tasks. With full coverage of the latest platform, Linux: The Complete Reference, Sixth Edition includes details on the very different and popular Debian (Ubuntu) and Red Hat/Fedora software installation and service management tools used by most distributions. This is a must-have guide for all Linux users. Install, configure, and administer any Linux distributionWork with files and folders from the BASH, TCSH, and Z shellsUse the GNOME and KDE desktops, X Windows, and display managersSet up office, database, Internet, and multimedia applicationsSecure data using SELinux, netfilter, SSH, and KerberosEncrypt network transmissions with GPG, LUKS, and IPsec Deploy FTP, Web, mail, proxy, print, news, and database serversAdminister system resources using HAL, udev, and virtualization (KVM and Xen)Configure and maintain IPv6, DHCPv6, NIS, networking, and remote accessAccess remote files and devices using NFSv4, GFS, PVFS, NIS, and SAMBA |
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Mastering VMware vSphere 5 $42.7 Fully updated for the latest release of VMware vSphere, this bestselling VMware book covers all of the latest features and capabilities for VMware vSphere X. This is a comprehensive guide showing VMware administrators step by step how to install, configure, operate, manage, secure, and more In the winning approach of "Mastering," this indispensable book for any VMware administrator provides hands-on instruction and conceptual explanations anchored by practical application and real world examples. |
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Oracle VM Implementation and Administration Guide: Configure and Manage a Fully Virtualized Datacenter $34.1 The Oracle Press guide to setting up and administering Oracle VM "Oracle VM Implementation and Administration Guide" shows you how to install, configure, and utilize Oracle VM–the powerful virtualization solution. Basic and advanced topics, such as configuring HA Virtual Machine Servers, are included. This practical guide explains how to size servers for Oracle VM and how to choose the right virtualization hardware. The book covers Oracle VM architecture and offers best practices for implementation and use. "Oracle VM Implementation and Administration Guide" Covers Oracle VM and the Oracle Enterprise Linux operating system Contains complete details on installing and administering Oracle VM Includes tips, techniques, and tools for optimizing Oracle products on Oracle VM Offers advice on choosing the best virtualization hardware This Oracle Press guide covers: Introduction to Virtualization; Oracle VM Architecture; Oracle VM Lifecycle Management; Planning and Sizing the Enterprise VM Farm; Installing the Oracle VM Server; Installing and Configuring Oracle VM Manager; Configuring VM Manager and VM Server; Installing and Configuring the Oracle VM CLI; Configuring the VM Server Network; Configuring the VM Server Storage; Creating Server Pools and Servers; Configuring Server Resources; Managing the VM Environment; Using the Oracle VM CLI; Monitoring and Tuning the Virtual Machine Server; Installing and Configuring the Guest OS; Creating Virtual Machines Using Templates; Creating Virtual Machines Manually; Creating Templates; Converting External Virtual Images to Oracle VM; Managing Virtual Machines; Virtualization Summary and Best Practices |
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Apache Essentials: Install, Configure, Maintain $41.26 This book teaches the reader how to install, configure and maintain an Apache Web server, proving very useful both to Web developers/designers who want to install one from scratch, and those who want to configure and use Apache servers hosted by third party companies. It covers Mac/UNIX, Linux, and Windowsbased Apache. Author: Harkness, Darren James Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 167 Publication Date: 2004/06/04 Language: English Dimensions: 9.64 x 7.33 x 0.42 inches |
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Ubuntu 7.10 Linux Unleashed [With DVD] $3.94 A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 067232993X ISBN-13: 9780672329937 Ubuntu 7.10 Linux Unleashed Andrew Hudson Paul Hudson DVD Includes Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon" "Ubuntu 7.10 Linux Unleashed" presents comprehensive coverage of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have been increasingly turning to Ubuntu for a user-friendly, easy-to-use Linux distribution. This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Ubuntu. You’ll learn how to set up a workstation or a server, and you’ll find complete details on Ubuntu’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software. "Ubuntu 7.10 Linux Unleashed" includes a range of coverage: From the software you need in your everyday work, such as the OpenOffice.org productivity suite, to how to configure your Linux desktop to run smoothly using multiple printers, shell scripts, and more. For the hardcore Linux enthusiast, there is complete coverage of the X Window system, Linux programming, web server administration, and network administration. Install and configure Ubuntu Get all your system’s devices and peripherals up and running Configure and use the X Window System Manage Linux services and users Run a printer server Connect to a local network and the Internet Set up and administer a web server with Apache Secure your machine and your network from intruders Learn shell scripting Share files with Windows users using Samba Get productive with OpenOffice.org Play games on Linux Use Linux multimedia programs Create and maintain a MySQL database Configure a firewall Set up an FTP server Use Ubuntu’s development and programming tools Tune your Ubuntu system for maximum performance Learn to manage and compile the kernel and modules Andrew Hudson is a regular freelance contributor to "Linux Format" magazine, the UK’s largest Linux magazine. He is the co-author of "Fedora Unleashed." Paul Hudson is a professional developer and full-time journalist for Future Publishing. His articles have appeared in "Mac Format," " PC Answers," " PC Format," " PC Plus," and "Linux Format." He is the co-author of "Fedora Unleashed." DVD includes The full Ubuntu 7.10 distribution for Intel x86 computers The complete OpenOffice.org office suite Hundreds of additional programs and utilities Category: Operating Systems/Linux Covers: Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon" User Level: Intermediate-Advanced |
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The VMWare Workstation 5 Handbook $37.99 VMware is the leading virtual machine software available today and it is the foundation for next generation computing as it allows users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on the same PC. The VMware Workstation 5.0 Handbook teaches users the nuts and bolts of this powerful program, including how to install and upgrade VMware and use its guest operating systems. It gives administrators and developers everything they need to know in order to use VMware Workstation effectively, including how to configure, run, and troubleshoot virtual machines. Step-by-step tutorials allow users to work with the software as they read, and real-world examples and software screenshots reinforce the tutorials and make understanding this powerful new technology easy. With this book, users will learn all the skills necessary to use VMware effectively in corporate IT infrastructures. |
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Red Hat Linux Unleashed by Pitts, David Ball, Bill Edition , 3 $18.99 Learn how to install, configure, and manage the latest version of Red Hat operating system 5.1. The CD-ROM features the latest version of Red Hat Linux, system administration tools, and development tools. |
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Mastering Red Hat Linux 9 $37.67 Your Complete Guide to the World’s Leading Linux Distribution Whether you depend on Linux as a server or desktop OS, "Mastering Red Hat Linux 9" gives you the practical information you need to install, configure, and administer the latest version of Red Hat’s operating system to suit your specific computing needs. Clear, step-by-step instruction teaches you basic, intermediate, and advanced techniques, and the Publisher’s Edition of Red Hat Linux 9–included on two CDs–lets you get started right away. Coverage includes: Installing Linux from multiple sources Automating Linux installation over a network Navigating the command line interface Administering users and groups Managing RPM packages Troubleshooting the boot process Recompiling a kernel Configuring the X Window Working with GNOME and KDE Using Red Hat GUI administrative tools Understanding basic TCP/IP networking Securing Linux firewalls Setting up secure remote access Installing and testing DNS, DHCP, CUPS, and sendmail Configuring and troubleshooting FTP, NFS, Samba, and Apache Online Bonus Chapters: Linux Certification requirments (not yet available) Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. |
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VMware ESX Server in the Enterprise: Planning and Securing Virtualization Servers $53.15 VMware ESX Server in the Enterprise Planning and Securing Virtualization Servers The Most Complete, Practical, Solutions-Focused Guide to Running ESX Server 3 VMware ESX Server in the Enterprise is the definitive, real-world guide to planning, deploying, and managing today’s leading virtual infrastructure platform in mission-critical environments. Drawing on his extensive experience consulting on large-scale ESX Server implementations, Edward L. Haletky brings together an unprecedented collection of tips, best practices, and field-tested solutions. More than any other author, he illuminates the real issues, tradeoffs, and pitfalls associated with ESX Server-and shows how to make the most of it in your unique environment. Haletky covers the entire lifecycle: planning, installation, system monitoring, tuning, clustering, security, disaster recovery, and much more. Throughout, he supports his recommendations with examples from real-world deployments. He also provides detailed checklists for handling crucial issues such as caching, networking, storage, and hardware selection. Many of his techniques and practices apply to all current virtualization platforms, not just ESX Server. This book will be an indispensable resource for every network architect, administrator, and IT professional who works with virtual servers. ESX Server newcomers will find the soup-to-nuts introduction they desperately need; experienced users will find an unparalleled source of field-tested answers and solutions. In this book, you’ll learn how to: – Identify key differences between ESX v3.x.y and ESX v2.5.x and their implications – Perform a complete installation-with automated scripting techniques and samples – Efficiently audit, monitor, and secure ESX Server – Discover SAN storage pitfalls and solutions-with detailed guidance for specific SANs, switches, and fibre-channel adapters – Understand ESX Server networking: NIC teaming, vSwitches, network lag, and troubleshooting – Configure ESX Server via the Management User Interface, Virtual Center client, and command line interface – Install Windows, Linux, and NetWare VMs: prepare media images, place configuration files, handle sizing and swap files, and more – Use Dynamic Resource Load Balancing to consistently achieve utilization goals – Implement effective backup and disaster recovery procedures Edward L. Haletky owns AstroArch Consulting, Inc., a consultancy specializing in virtualization, security, and networking. He has been rated by his peers on the VMware Discussion Forums as a "virtuoso" for his work in answering VMware security and configuration questions. Prior to establishing AstroArch, Haletky was a member of Hewlett-Packard’s Virtualization, Linux, and High-Performance Technical Computing teams. He holds a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University. |