Instant VMware vCloud Starter

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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. Spis treści:
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VMware vCloud Starter
So, what is VMware vCloud?
What is a cloud?
VMware Cloud
Installation
Step 1 what do I need?
Making a decision appliance or full install
A database
A Red Hat VM
A vSphere environment
MyLab
Some network considerations
VMware vCloud Client
Step 2 downloading vCloud Director
Getting a trial license for vSuit
Getting the software and keys
Step 3 getting vCloud Networking and Security ready
Deploying a .ova template with vCenter
Deploying a .ova template in VMware Workstation
Login
Register with vSphere Lookup Service and vCenter
Licence vShield
Step 4 vCloud Director Appliance deployment
Deploying vCloud Director Appliance
Step 5 vCloud Director installation
Creating a Red Hat VM
Copying the .bin file to the vCD VM
Executing the .bin file
Creating SSL certificates
Creating HTTP certificates
Creating console certificates
Running the configuration script
Step 6 setting up the vCloud Director Setup wizard
Accessing the web client
Running the setup wizard
Open for business
And thats it!
Quick start creating your first VM
Step 1 understanding vCloud resources
PvDC
Org
OvDC
vApp
VM
Step 2 connecting vCenter to vCD
Step 3 creating a PvDC
Storage profiles
Step 4 creating an Org
System Org
Step 5 creating an OvDC
Linked clones
Step 6 creating a vApp
Go and explore
Top 2 features you'll want to know about
Catalog, media, and templates
Creating a catalog
Media
Upload media
Working with media
vApp template
Creating a vApp template
Deploying vApp templates
Configuring customization of vApp templates
Networks
Network pools
Creating a network isolated pool
Assigning a network pool to an OvDC
vApp networks
Organization networks (Org Nets)
Creating an Org Net
Using an Org Net
External networks
What else is there to explore?
People and places you should get to know
Official Sites
Articles and Tutorials
The community
Blogs
Twitter O autorze: Daniel Langenhan is a Virtualisation expert with formidable skills in Architecture, Design and Implementation for large multi-tier systems. His experience and knowledge of process management, enterprise-level storage, Linux and Windows operation systems has made him and his business a highly sought after international consultancy in the Asia-Pacific and European regions for multinational clientele in the areas of Finance, Communication, Education and Government. Daniel has been working with VMware products since 2002 and is directly associated with VMWare since 2008. His proven track record of successful integrations of Virtualisation into different business areas while minimizing cost and maximizing reliability and effectiveness of the solution for his clients. Currently, Daniel is operating in the Europe and Asia-Pacific region with his company vLeet GmbH and Melbourne Business Boosters Pty Ltd. Daniel's expertise and practical approach to VMWare has resulted in the publication of the following books: Instant VMware vCloud Starter, Packt Publishing VMware View Security Essentials, Packt Publishing VMware vCloud Director Cookbook, Packt Publishing VMware vRealize Orchestrator Cookbook, Packt Publishing VMware vRealize Orchestrator Essentials, Packt Publishing He has also lent his expertise to many other publishing projects as a Technical Editor. mniej