Vmware Vsphere Powercli Reference

About the authors:
 
Luc Dekens is a VMware vExpert and PowerShell MVP who has worked with operating systems for more than 20 years. Luc focuses on virtualization, particularly platforms produced by VMware, and blogs about PowerCLI and the vSphere SDK at lucd.info. Jonathan Medd VMware vExpert and PowerShell MVP has been automating virtualization products for a number of years. He shares his automation knowledge at jonathanmedd.net. Glenn Sizemore VMware vExpert, started scripting early in his IT career, adopting PowerShell early on and conquering it when VMware PowerCLI first shipped. He shares scripts and automation techniques on his blog at Get-Admin.com. Brian Graf has worked in IT for more than 15 years and recently has focused mainly on virtualization and automation. Brian is a vExpert and is currently VCAP5-DCA and DCD certified. Brian graduated with a Masters of Information Systems from the University of Utah. You can follow Brian on twitter at https://twitter.com/vBrianGraf or on his blog at vtagion.com. Andrew Sullivan has worked in the information technology industry for nearly 15 years, with a rich history of database development and administration, DevOps experience, virtualization and storage architecture, and automation evangelism. He is the co-host of the NetApp Tech ONTAP podcast and is a regular presenter at VMUG's, Docker Meetups, and other community events. Matt Boren, vExpert, co-started the vNugglets.com blog, focused mainly on virtualization PowerShell automation. Follow Matt on Twitter at @mtboren.

Master vSphere automation with this comprehensive reference
 
VMware vSphere PowerCLI Reference, Automating vSphereAdministration, 2nd Edition is a one-stop solutionfor vSphere automation. Fully updated to align with the latestvSphere and PowerCLI release, this detailed guide shows you how toget the most out of PowerCLI's handy cmdlets using real-worldexamples and a practical, task-based approach. You'll learn how tostore, access, update, back up, and secure massive amounts of dataquickly through the power of virtualization automation, and you'llget acquainted with PowerCLI as you learn how to automatemanagement, monitoring, and life-cycle operations for vSphere.Coverage includes areas like the PowerCLI SDK, SRM, vCOPS, andvCloud Air. Plus guidance toward scheduling and viewing automation,using DevOps methodology and structured testing and source controlof your PowerCLI scripts. Clear language and detailed explanationsmake this reference the manual you've been looking for.
 
This book is your complete reference for managing vSphere in aWindows environment, with expert instruction and real-worldapplication.
* Automate vCenter Server deployment and configuration
* Create and configure virtual machines, and utilize vApps
* Monitor, audit, and report the status of your vSphereenvironment
* Secure, back up, and restore your virtual machines
* Work with other vSphere components from your PowerCLIscripts
* Take control of your PowerCLI scripts through versioning andstructured testing
 
Don't spend another day slogging through routine systemsmanagement -- automate it, with this invaluable guide.

Introduction xxiii
 
Part I Install, Configure, and Manage the vSphere Environment 1
 
Chapter 1 Automating vCenter Server Deployment and Configuration 3
 
Chapter 2 Automating vSphere Hypervisor Deployment and Configuration 41
 
Chapter 3 Automating Networking 75
 
Chapter 4 Automating Storage 119
 
Rule Sets 146
 
Chapter 5 Using Advanced vSphere Features 165
 
Part II Managing the Virtual Machine Life Cycle 211
 
Chapter 6 Creating Virtual Machines 213
 
Chapter 7 Using Templates and Customization Specifications 243
 
Chapter 8 Configuring Virtual Machine Hardware 265
 
Chapter 9 Advanced Virtual Machine Features 293
 
Chapter 10 Using vApps 331
 
Part III Securing Your vSphere Environment 373
 
Chapter 11 Backing Up and Restoring Your Virtual Machines 375
 
Chapter 12 Organize Your Disaster Recovery 397
 
Chapter 13 Hardening the vSphere Environment 441
 
Chapter 14 Maintain Security in Your vSphere Environment 475
 
Part IV Monitoring and Reporting 495
 
Chapter 15 Reporting and Auditing 497
 
Chapter 16 Using Statistical Data 545
 
Chapter 17 Alarms 585
 
Part V Integration 619
 
Chapter 18 The SDK 621
 
Managed Object References 644
 
Chapter 19 vCloud Director 663
 
Chapter 20 vCloud Air 693
 
Chapter 21 vRealize Orchestrator 711
 
Chapter 22 Site Recovery Manager 791
 
Chapter 23 PowerActions 811
 
Part VI PowerCLI and DevOps 839
 
Chapter 24 Source Control 841
 
Chapter 25 Running Scripts 895
 
Appendix Example Reports 915
 
Index 935

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