VMware vSphere PowerCLI Reference

Master vSphere automation with this comprehensive reference VMware vSphere PowerCLI Reference, Automating vSphere Administration, 2nd Edition is a one-stop solution for vSphere automation. Fully updated to align with the latest vSphere and PowerCLI release, this detailed guide shows you how to get the most out of PowerCLI's handy cmdlets using real-world examples and a practical, task-based approach. You'll learn how to store, access, update, back up, and secure massive amounts of data quickly through the power of virtualization automation, and you'll get acquainted with PowerCLI as you learn how to automate management, monitoring, and life-cycle operations for vSphere. Coverage includes areas like the PowerCLI SDK, SRM, vCOPS, and vCloud Air. Plus guidance toward scheduling and viewing automation, using DevOps methodology and structured testing and source control of your PowerCLI scripts. Clear language and detailed explanations make this reference the manual you've been looking for. This book is your complete reference for managing vSphere in a Windows environment, with expert instruction and real-world application. Automate vCenter Server deployment and configuration Create and configure virtual machines, and utilize vApps Monitor, audit, and report the status of your vSphere environment Secure, back up, and restore your virtual machines Work with other vSphere components from your PowerCLI scripts Take control of your PowerCLI scripts through versioning and structured testing Don't spend another day slogging through routine systems management automate it, with this invaluable guide.

Master vSphere automation with this comprehensive referenceVMware 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 automationusing 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 testingDon't spend another day slogging through routine systemsmanagement -- automate it, with this invaluable guide.

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