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Data Center Virtualization FundamentalsFor many IT organizations, todays greatest challenge is to drive more value, efficiency, and utilization from data centers. Virtualization is the best way to meet this challenge. Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals brings together the comprehensive knowledge Cisco professionals need to apply virtualization throughout their data center environments. Leading data center expert Gustavo A. A. Santana thoroughly explores all components of an endtoend data center virtualization solution, including networking, storage, servers, operating systems, application optimization, and security. Rather than focusing on a single product or technology, he explores product capabilities as interoperable design tools that can be combined and integrated with other solutions, including VMware vSphere. With the authors guidance, youll learn how to define and implement highlyefficient architectures for new, expanded, or retrofit data center projects. By doing so, you can deliver agile application provisioning without purchasing unnecessary infrastructure, and establish a strong foundation for new cloud computing and ITasaservice initiatives. Throughout, Santana illuminates key theoretical concepts through realistic use cases, realworld designs, illustrative configuration examples, and verification outputs. Appendixes provide valuable reference information, including relevant Cisco data center products and CLI principles for IOS and NXOS. With this approach, Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals will be an indispensable resource for anyone preparing for the CCNA Data Center, CCNP Data Center, or CCIE Data Centercertification exams.Gustavo A. A. Santana, CCIE No. 8806, is a Cisco Technical Solutions Architect working in enterprise and service provider data center projects that require deep integration across technology areas such as networking, application optimization, storage, and servers. He has more than 15 years of data center experience, and has led and coordinated a team of specialized Cisco engineers in Brazil. He holds two CCIE certifications (Routing & Switching and Storage Networking), and is a VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and SNIA Certified Storage Networking Expert (SCSNE). A frequent speaker at Cisco and data center industry events, he blogs on data center virtualization at gustavoaasantana.net.Learn how virtualization can transform and improve traditional data center network topologies Understand the key characteristics and value of each data center virtualization technology Walk through key decisions, and transform choices into architecture Smoothly migrate existing data centers toward greater virtualization Burst silos that have traditionally made data centers inefficient Master foundational technologies such as VLANs, VRF, and virtual contexts Use virtual PortChannel and FabricPath to overcome the limits of STP Optimize cabling and network management with fabric extender (FEX) virtualized chassis Extend Layer 2 domains to distant data center sites using MPLS and Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) Use VSANs to overcome Fibre Channel fabric challenges Improve SAN data protection, environment isolation, and scalability Consolidate I/O through Data Center Bridging and FCoE Use virtualization to radically simplify server environments Create server profiles that streamline bare metal server provisioning Transcend the rack through virtualized networking based on Nexus 1000V and VMFEX Leverage opportunities to deploy virtual network services more efficiently Evolve data center virtualization toward fullfledged private cloudsReviews The variety of material that Gustavo covers in this work would appeal to anyone responsible for Data Centers today. His grasp of virtualization technologies and ability to relate it in both technical and nontechnical terms makes for compelling reading. This is not your ordinary tech manual. Through use of relatable visual cues, Gu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals'? A: The book covers key topics such as networking, storage, servers, application optimization, and security in data center virtualization. It also discusses foundational technologies like VLANs, VRF, and virtual contexts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Gustavo A. A. Santana, a Cisco Technical Solutions Architect with over 15 years of experience in data centers and multiple CCIE certifications.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in data center virtualization? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for both novices and experienced professionals, making complex concepts easy to understand.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: How many pages does 'Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals' have? A: The book contains 929 pages of comprehensive content on data center virtualization.
- Q: What kind of practical examples does the book include? A: The book includes realistic use cases, configuration examples, and verification outputs to illustrate key concepts in data center virtualization.
- Q: Can this book help with certification preparations? A: Yes, it serves as a valuable resource for those preparing for Cisco certifications such as CCNA Data Center, CCNP Data Center, and CCIE Data Center.
- Q: What year was 'Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2013.
- Q: Does the book discuss cloud computing initiatives? A: Yes, it provides insights on establishing a strong foundation for cloud computing and IT-as-a-service initiatives.
- Q: What makes this book different from other technical manuals? A: The author’s unique approach combines technical and non-technical explanations, relatable visual cues, and a comprehensive range of material to enhance understanding.