Citrix XenServer 6.0 Administration Essential Guide

Deploy and manage XenServer in your enterprise to create, integrate, manage and automate a virtual datacenter quickly and easily with this book and ebook.Key FeaturesThis book and eBook will take you through deploying XenServer in your enterprise, and teach you how to create and maintain your datacenter.Manage XenServer and virtual machines using Citrix management tools and the command line.Organize secure access to your infrastructure using role-based access control.Back up your host and the highavailability of virtual machines.The book contains practical examples and tips by the author from his own experience in clear step by stepBook DescriptionVirtualization helps an organization reduce costs and achieve low maintenance. It is fast becoming an important skill for all administrators. Citrix's XenServer is one of the leading virtualization solutions for enterprises and helps companies reduce costs while allowing them to integrate, automate and easily manage their datacenters. It comes with a steep learning curve, but the results are well worth the effort. This practical guide on XenServer administration shows you how to manage XenServer pools; create, configure and manage virtual machines and a datacenter. With the help of real-world examples in this book, you will be able to apply these concepts directly in your everyday life. Packed with author's tips and helpful advice; the book is your best choice for anything related to XenServer administration. This is the only book that focuses on the most vital aspect of XenServernadministration. You don't have to struggle through the lesser-documented tasks anymore, this book will provide all the information you need to create and run a perfectly designed datacenter using XenServer.You will begin your journey towards becoming an expert XenServer administrator by configuring XenServer pools and managing role-based user authentication. Your next step is to create and manage virtual machines. In the following chapters you will learn to configure storage. The book discusses some of the more difficult tasks like configuring and managing VM memory. In the end you will be capable of handling your datacenter and virtual machines through a network, and you will learn how to monitor and backup your XenServer setup. All through the book, the author adds his helpful tips and advice that will help you choose the best options for your setup.What you will learnCreate and manage XenServer resource pools to manage your XenServer host as a unique identityUse XenServer features like XenMotion to move the VM from one host to another without downtimeManage user authentication using role-based access controlConfigure Storage Repository and NetworkingCreate, Import and Export Virtual MachinesConvert physical machines to virtual using XenConvertManage Virtual Machines memory and snapshots with dynamic memory control and optimize Xen memory usageEnable and manage High Availability in your XenServerIntegrate and configure XenServer with Microsoft Active DirectoryManage backups of XenServer host, protection, and the high-availability of virtual machinesWho this book is forIf you are an administrator working on XenServer, this book is for you. The book assumes that you have a basic understanding of XenServer administration, but need not have working experience with XenServer. You must be well aware of virtualization concepts as the book does not cover that.IT consultants, service providers and architects, who want to approach XenServer as a virtualization platform will also find this book useful.]]>