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    Instant VMware vCloud Starter
    Instant VMware vCloud Starter
    Instant VMware vCloud Starter
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    Instant VMware vCloud Starter

    By Langenhan Daniel

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    Get to grips with a new technology, understand what it is and what it can do for you, and then get to work with the most important features and tasks. This book is written in an easytoread style, with a strong emphasis on realworld, practical examples. Stepbystep explanations are provided for performing important tasks.If you are a Cloud engineer or administrator looking forward to working with vCloud, then this is the best guide to get you started with it.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPackt Publishing
    Release dateFeb 22, 2013
    ISBN9781849689977
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      Instant VMware vCloud Starter - Langenhan Daniel

      Table of Contents

      Instant VMware vCloud Starter

      Credits

      About the author

      About the reviewers

      www.packtpub.com

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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 that's 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

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      Copyright © 2013 Packt Publishing

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      First published: February 2013

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      Credits

      Author

      Daniel Langenhan

      Reviewers

      Andrew Crane

      David Dean

      Acquisition Editor

      Rukhsana Khambatta

      Commissioning Editor

      Maria D'souza

      Technical Editor

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      Copy Editor

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      Project Coordinator

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      Proofreader

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      Graphics

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      About the author

      Daniel Langenhan is a client-focused virtualization expert with more than 18 years' experience in the international industry.

      His skills span the breadth of virtualization, ranging from architecture, design, and implementation for large, multitier enterprise client systems, to delivering captivating education and training sessions in security technologies and practices to diverse audiences.

      In addition, he possesses extensive knowledge of and experience in process management, enterprise-level storage, and Linux and Solaris operating systems.

      Utilizing his extensive knowledge, experience, and skills, he has a proven track record of successfully integrating the virtualization process into different business areas, while minimizing the cost and maximizing the reliability and effectiveness of the solution for his clients.

      He has gained experience with major Australian and international vendors and clients. Daniel's consulting company is well established with strong industry ties in many verticals, such as finance,

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