Mastering Citrix XenServer

Mastering Citrix XenServer

<b>Design and implement highly optimized virtualization solutions using Citrix® XenServer® 6.2</b><h2>About This Book</h2><ul><li>Master mission-critical aspects of virtualization to develop, deploy, and administer virtual infrastructures</li><li>Integrate Citrix XenServer with OpenStack and CloudStack to create a private cloud</li><li>Implement automation with command-line Windows PowerShell scripting</li></ul><h2>Who This Book Is For</h2><p>If you are an administrator who is looking to gain a greater understanding of how to design and implement a virtualization solution based on Citrix® XenServer®, then this book is for you. The book will serve as an excellent resource for those who are already familiar with other virtualization platforms, such as Microsoft Hyper-V or VMware vSphere.</p><p>The book assumes that you have a good working knowledge of servers, networking, and storage technologies.</p><h2>What You Will Learn</h2><ul> <li>Explore the new features of CitrixA® XenServerA® 6.2</li> <li>Install and upgrade XenServerA®</li> <li>Understand XenServerA® networking to design optimized XenServerA® solutions</li> <li>Leverage shared storage technologies to create scalable XenServerA® deployments</li> <li>Secure, optimize, and monitor XenServerA®deployments</li> <li>Build and manage virtual machines</li> <li>Design highly available XenServerA®virtualization solutions</li> <li>Automate XenServerA® through the use of the command line and Windows PowerShell scripting</li> </ul><h2>In Detail</h2><p>Citrix® XenServer® is a powerful, open source virtualization platform for the development and management of cloud, server, and desktop infrastructures. It is based on the Xen hypervisor, which powers the Amazon EC2 public Cloud. Citrix® XenServer®6.2 provides unparalleled flexibility and scalability compared to other virtualization platforms.</p><p>This book is a one-stop guide to help you deploy impeccable and effective virtualization solutions with XenServer®, architect robust virtualization designs, and ensure fast, efficient, and highly available virtual infrastructures.</p>