VMware NSX Cookbook

by Tony Sangha
VMware NSX Cookbook
Author: Tony Sangha
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 573
Release: 2018-03-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1785887599
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Network virtualization at your fingertips Key Features Over 70 practical recipes created by two VCIX-NV certified NSX experts Explore best practices to deploy, operate, and upgrade VMware NSX for vSphere Leverage NSX REST API using various tools from Python in VMware vRealize Orchestrator Book Description This book begins with a brief introduction to VMware's NSX for vSphere Network Virtualization solutions and how to deploy and configure NSX components and features such as Logical Switching, Logical Routing, layer 2 bridging and the Edge Services Gateway. Moving on to security, the book shows you how to enable micro-segmentation through NSX Distributed Firewall and Identity Firewall and how to do service insertion via network and guest introspection. After covering all the feature configurations for single-site deployment, the focus then shifts to multi-site setups using Cross-vCenter NSX. Next, the book covers management, backing up and restoring, upgrading, and monitoring using built-in NSX features such as Flow Monitoring, Traceflow, Application Rule Manager, and Endpoint Monitoring. Towards the end, you will explore how to leverage VMware NSX REST API using various tools from Python to VMware vRealize Orchestrator. What you will learn Understand, install, and configure VMware NSX for vSphere solutions Configure logical switching, routing, and Edge Services Gateway in VMware NSX for vSphere Learn how to plan and upgrade VMware NSX for vSphere Learn how to use built-in monitoring tools such as Flow Monitoring, Traceflow, Application Rule Manager, and Endpoint Monitoring Learn how to leverage the NSX REST API for management and automation using various tools from Python to VMware vRealize Orchestrator Who this book is for If you are a security and network administrator and looking to gain an intermediate level for network and security virtualization, then this book is for you. The reader should have a basic knowledge with VMware NSX.

VMware NSX Cookbook

by Tony Sangha
VMware NSX Cookbook
Author: Tony Sangha
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 573
Release: 2018-03-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1785887599
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Network virtualization at your fingertips Key Features Over 70 practical recipes created by two VCIX-NV certified NSX experts Explore best practices to deploy, operate, and upgrade VMware NSX for vSphere Leverage NSX REST API using various tools from Python in VMware vRealize Orchestrator Book Description This book begins with a brief introduction to VMware's NSX for vSphere Network Virtualization solutions and how to deploy and configure NSX components and features such as Logical Switching, Logical Routing, layer 2 bridging and the Edge Services Gateway. Moving on to security, the book shows you how to enable micro-segmentation through NSX Distributed Firewall and Identity Firewall and how to do service insertion via network and guest introspection. After covering all the feature configurations for single-site deployment, the focus then shifts to multi-site setups using Cross-vCenter NSX. Next, the book covers management, backing up and restoring, upgrading, and monitoring using built-in NSX features such as Flow Monitoring, Traceflow, Application Rule Manager, and Endpoint Monitoring. Towards the end, you will explore how to leverage VMware NSX REST API using various tools from Python to VMware vRealize Orchestrator. What you will learn Understand, install, and configure VMware NSX for vSphere solutions Configure logical switching, routing, and Edge Services Gateway in VMware NSX for vSphere Learn how to plan and upgrade VMware NSX for vSphere Learn how to use built-in monitoring tools such as Flow Monitoring, Traceflow, Application Rule Manager, and Endpoint Monitoring Learn how to leverage the NSX REST API for management and automation using various tools from Python to VMware vRealize Orchestrator Who this book is for If you are a security and network administrator and looking to gain an intermediate level for network and security virtualization, then this book is for you. The reader should have a basic knowledge with VMware NSX.

VMware vRealize Orchestrator Cookbook

by Daniel Langenhan
VMware vRealize Orchestrator Cookbook
Author: Daniel Langenhan
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2016-11-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1786462869
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Over 90 recipes to satisfy all your automation needs and leverage vRealize Orchestrator 7.1 for your projects About This Book Unleash the power of VMware vRealize Orchestrator 7 and automate your VMware infrastructure Customize and tune your orchestrator by programming and working with plugins Work through enticing recipes that can be implemented in your organization Explore the new and upcoming plugins of Puppet, Docker, Chef, and VMware Replication for VMware vRealize Orchestrator Who This Book Is For This book is for system administrators who are into VMware administration and are looking to automate their infrastructure. Basic knowledge about programming is needed. No previous knowledge of Orchestrator is required. This book will also be good for you if you have just a basic knowledge with vRealize Orchestrator, as you can pick up any recipe and implement it for your enterprise. What You Will Learn Install, configure, and optimize Orchestrator installations (Windows, Appliance, and vRA integrated) Explore all the visual programming elements without needing additional infrastructure Work with plugins such as SSH, mail, SQL, PowerShell, AD, SOAP, SNMP, AMQP, and REST Discover how to create VMware automation Get to know about user management, import/export, and synchronization as well as the packaging application Understand policies, resources, and web views Troubleshoot vRO Appliance In Detail VMware vRealize Orchestrator is a powerful automation tool designed for system administrators and IT operations staff who are planning to streamline their tasks and are waiting to integrate the functions with third-party operations software. This book is an update to VMware vRealize Orchestrator Cookbook and is blend of numerous recipes on vRealize Orchestrator 7. This book starts with installing and configuring vRealize Orchestrator. We will demonstrate how to upgrade from previous versions to vRealize Orchestrator 7. You will be taught all about orchestrator plugins and how to use and develop various plugins that have been enhanced in Orchestrator 7. Throughout this book, you will explore the new features of Orchestrator 7, such as the introduction of the control center, along with its uses. You will also come to understand visual programming, how to integrate base plugins into workflows, and how to automate VMware. You will also get to know how to troubleshoot vRealize Orchestrator. By the end of this book, you will be able to get the most out of your Orchestrator installation, and will be able to develop complex workflows and create your own highly integrated automations of vRealize environments. Style and approach This practical guide provides exciting and practical recipes on VMware vRealize Orchestrator 7 for those who are waiting to automate their infrastructure.

VMware vSphere 6.5 Cookbook

by Abhilash G B
VMware vSphere 6.5 Cookbook
Author: Abhilash G B
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2018-01-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1787285340
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Deploy and manage VMware vSphere 6.5 components with ease. Key Features Simplified and to-the-point theory and practical recipes to deploy and manage vSphere 6.5 Discover the best ways to deploy stateless and stateful ESXi hosts and upgrade them Storage and network resource management Certificate management using VMCA Monitor the performance of a vSphere environment. Book Description VMware vSphere is a complete and robust virtualization product suite that helps transform data centers into simplified on-premises cloud infrastructures, providing for the automation and orchestration of workload deployment and life cycle management of the infrastructure. This book focuses on the latest release of VMware vSphere and follows a recipe-based approach, giving you hands-on instructions required to deploy and manage a vSphere environment. The book starts with the procedures involved in upgrading your existing vSphere infrastructure to vSphere 6.5, followed by deploying a new vSphere 6.5 environment. Then the book delves further into the procedures involved in managing storage and network access to the ESXi hosts and the virtual machines running on them. Moving on, the book covers high availability and fair distribution/utilization of clustered compute and storage resources. Finally, the book covers patching and upgrading the vSphere infrastructure using VUM, certificate management using VMCA, and finishes with a chapter covering the tools that can be used to monitor the performance of a vSphere infrastructure. What you will learn Upgrade your existing vSphere environment or perform a fresh deployment Automate the deployment and management of large sets of ESXi hosts in your vSphere Environment Configure and manage FC, iSCSI, and NAS storage, and get more control over how storage resources are allocated and managed Configure vSphere networking by deploying host-wide and data center-wide switches in your vSphere environment Configure high availability on a host cluster and learn how to enable the fair distribution and utilization of compute resources Patch and upgrade the vSphere environment Handle certificate request generation and renew component certificates Monitor performance of a vSphere environment Who this book is for If you are a system administrator, support professional, or anyone interested in learning how to install, configure, and manage a vSphere environment, then this book is for you. This task-oriented reference guide will also benefit consultants or infrastructure architects who design and deploy vSphere 6.5 environments.

VMware vSphere 6.7 Data Center Design Cookbook

by Mike Brown
VMware vSphere 6.7 Data Center Design Cookbook
Author: Mike Brown
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2019-03-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1789807190
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Design a virtualized data center with VMware vSphere 6.7 Key FeaturesGet the first book on the market that helps you design a virtualized data center with VMware vSphere 6.7Learn how to create professional vSphere design documentation to ensure a successful implementationA practical guide that will help you apply infrastructure design principles to vSphere designBook Description VMware is the industry leader in data center virtualization. The vSphere 6.x suite of products provides a robust and resilient platform to virtualize server and application workloads. This book uses proven infrastructure design principles and applies them to VMware vSphere 6.7 virtual data center design through short and focused recipes on each design aspect. The second edition of this book focused on vSphere 6.0. vSphere features released since then necessitate an updated design guide, which includes recipes for upgrading to 6.7, vCenter HA; operational improvements; cutting-edge, high-performance storage access such as RDMA and Pmem; security features such as encrypted vMotion and VM-level encryption; Proactive HA; HA Orchestrated Restart; Predictive DRS; and more. By the end of the book, you will be able to achieve enhanced compute, storage, network, and management capabilities for your virtual data center. What you will learnIdentify key factors related to a vSphere designMitigate security risks and meet compliance requirements in a vSphere designCreate a vSphere conceptual design by identifying technical and business requirementsDesign for performance, availability, recoverability, manageability, and securityMap the logical resource design into the physical vSphere designCreate professional vSphere design documentationWho this book is for If you are an administrator or consultant interested in designing virtualized data center environments using VMware vSphere 6.x (or previous versions of vSphere and the supporting components), this book is for you.

Python Network Programming Cookbook

by Pradeeban Kathiravelu
Python Network Programming Cookbook
Author: Pradeeban Kathiravelu
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2017-08-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1786468476
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Discover practical solutions for a wide range of real-world network programming tasks About This Book Solve real-world tasks in the area of network programming, system/networking administration, network monitoring, and more. Familiarize yourself with the fundamentals and functionalities of SDN Improve your skills to become the next-gen network engineer by learning the various facets of Python programming Who This Book Is For This book is for network engineers, system/network administrators, network programmers, and even web application developers who want to solve everyday network-related problems. If you are a novice, you will develop an understanding of the concepts as you progress with this book. What You Will Learn Develop TCP/IP networking client/server applications Administer local machines' IPv4/IPv6 network interfaces Write multi-purpose efficient web clients for HTTP and HTTPS protocols Perform remote system administration tasks over Telnet and SSH connections Interact with popular websites via web services such as XML-RPC, SOAP, and REST APIs Monitor and analyze major common network security vulnerabilities Develop Software-Defined Networks with Ryu, OpenDaylight, Floodlight, ONOS, and POX Controllers Emulate simple and complex networks with Mininet and its extensions for network and systems emulations Learn to configure and build network systems and Virtual Network Functions (VNF) in heterogeneous deployment environments Explore various Python modules to program the Internet In Detail Python Network Programming Cookbook - Second Edition highlights the major aspects of network programming in Python, starting from writing simple networking clients to developing and deploying complex Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) systems. It creates the building blocks for many practical web and networking applications that rely on various networking protocols. It presents the power and beauty of Python to solve numerous real-world tasks in the area of network programming, network and system administration, network monitoring, and web-application development. In this edition, you will also be introduced to network modelling to build your own cloud network. You will learn about the concepts and fundamentals of SDN and then extend your network with Mininet. Next, you'll find recipes on Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and open and proprietary SDN approaches and frameworks. You will also learn to configure the Linux Foundation networking ecosystem and deploy and automate your networks with Python in the cloud and the Internet scale. By the end of this book, you will be able to analyze your network security vulnerabilities using advanced network packet capture and analysis techniques. Style and approach This book follows a practical approach and covers major aspects of network programming in Python. It provides hands-on recipes combined with short and concise explanations on code snippets. This book will serve as a supplementary material to develop hands-on skills in any academic course on network programming. This book further elaborates network softwarization, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and orchestration. We learn to configure and deploy enterprise network platforms, develop applications on top of them with Python.

VMware vSphere 6.7 Cookbook

by Abhilash G B
VMware vSphere 6.7 Cookbook
Author: Abhilash G B
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 557
Release: 2019-08-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1789951798
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Proven, actionable ways to install, manage, secure and monitor your vSphere 6.7 environments Key FeaturesGet up to speed with the installation and life cycle management of a vSphere 6.7 environment, using a task-based approachSecure your vSphere environment using SSL CertificatesGet introduced to the tools that are used to monitor the performance of the vSphere EnvironmentBook Description VMware vSphere is the most comprehensive core suite of SDDC solutions on the market. It helps transform data centers into simplified on-premises private cloud infrastructures. This edition of the book focuses on the latest version, vSphere 6.7. The books starts with chapters covering the greenfield deployment of vSphere 6.7 components and the upgrade of existing vSphere components to 6.7. You will then learn how to configure storage and network access for a vSphere environment. Get to grips with optimizing your vSphere environment for resource distribution and utilization using features such as DRS and DPM, along with enabling high availability for vSphere components using vSphere HA, VMware FT, and VCHA. Then, you will learn how to facilitate large-scale deployment of stateless/stateful ESXi hosts using Auto Deploy. Finally, you will explore how to upgrade/patch a vSphere environment using vSphere Update Manager, secure it using SSL certificates, and then monitor its performance with tools such as vSphere Performance Charts and esxtop. By the end of this book, you'll be well versed in the core functionalities of vSphere 6.7 and be able to effectively deploy, manage, secure, and monitor your environment. What you will learnDeploy a new vSphere 6.7 environment or upgrade an existing vSphere environment to version 6.7Learn how to configure and manage storage and network access for a vSphere environmentEnable high availability for Hosts, VMs and vCenter ServerOptimize your vSphere environment for resource distribution/utilizationPatch or upgrade a vSphere environment using vSphere Update ManagerSecure vSphere infrastructure components using SSL certificatesEffectively monitor the performance of your vSphere environmentWho this book is for If you are a systems administrator, support engineer, or anyone who wants to learn how to install, configure, and manage a vSphere environment in a quick, hands-on manner, then this book is for you. Consultants and infrastructure architects who wish to design and deploy vSphere 6.7 environments will also find this book helpful.

VMware vSphere Security Cookbook

by Mike Greer
VMware vSphere Security Cookbook
Author: Mike Greer
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2014-11-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1782170359
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This book is intended for virtualization professionals who are experienced with the setup and configuration of VMware vSphere, but didn't get the opportunity to learn how to secure the environment properly.

Network Architect's Handbook

by Alim H. Ali
Network Architect's Handbook
Author: Alim H. Ali
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2024-01-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1837635293
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Follow a step-by-step roadmap to developing essential competencies in network architecture design, relationship management, systems, and services, coupled with certification guidance and expert tips Key Features Grasp the big picture of information technology infrastructure to become a successful network architect Overcome challenges to improve network performance and configuration management Advance your career by improving your skills using real-life examples and practical advice from an industry expert Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionBecoming a network architect is challenging—it demands hands-on engineering skills, collaboration with internal teams and C-Suite stakeholders, as well as adeptly managing external entities like vendors and service providers. The author taps into his extensive background in IT and security to help you gain a detailed understanding of the network architect's role and guide you in evolving into an effective network architect within an organization, fostering seamless communication with leadership teams and other stakeholders. Starting with a clear definition of the network architect’s role, this book lays out a roadmap and discusses the attributes and mindset for success. You’ll explore network architect design, physical infrastructure routing and switching, and network services such as DNS, MLAG, and service insertion. You’ll also gain insights into the necessary skills and typical daily challenges faced by network architects. And to thoroughly prepare you to advance in your career, this handbook covers certifications and associated training for maintaining relevance in an organization, along with common interview questions for a network architect's position. By the end of this book, you’ll be armed with essential concepts, techniques, and newfound skills to pursue a career as a network architect.What you will learn Examine the role of a network architect Understand the key design makers in an organization Choose the best strategies to meet stakeholder needs Be well-versed with networking concepts Prepare for a network architect position interview Distinguish the different IT architects in an organization Identify relevant certification for network architects Understand the various de facto network/fabric architect models used today Who this book is for This book is for network engineers and technicians aspiring to transition into the role of a network architect. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or seeking guidance along the path, this book will support you with its deep coverage of key aspects such as design concepts, architectural requirements, relevant experience, certifications, and advanced education with a special emphasis on cloud best practices. A practical understanding of IT networking is necessary to get the most out of this book.