VMware Virtualization

Master the art of virtualization with this definitive guide to building 50 unique VMware-based virtual infrastructures—from foundational environments to advanced enterprise-grade deployments. This hands-on manual is crafted for IT professionals, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and certification candidates seeking to elevate their skills in VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and NSX. Whether you're creating a small test lab or architecting a resilient, multi-site virtual data center, this book provides practical, step-by-step labs covering compute, storage, network, automation, hybrid cloud integration, Kubernetes with VMware Tanzu, and cutting-edge NSX network virtualization. Each lab mirrors real-world scenarios, complete with automation scripts, configuration checklists, troubleshooting guidance, and industry case studies. You'll learn to deploy scalable clusters, secure workloads with micro-segmentation, automate operations with PowerCLI and Terraform, and manage hybrid infrastructures with VMware Cloud Foundation. Special chapters on performance optimization, disaster recovery, and VMware certification prep ensure this guide is as strategic as it is technical. Supported by companion resources—including downloadable lab files, video tutorials, and a vibrant learning community—this guide is more than a book; it's your virtualization toolkit. Don't just read about virtualization—build it. Start today and transform your IT expertise into enterprise-grade capability with VMware.