Explore use cases and best practices to seamlessly migrate and scale legacy enterprise-grade applications running on on-premises vSphere environments to VMware Cloud SDDCs running on AWS infrastructure Key Features Understand data center extension, migration, disaster recovery, and app modernization through a variety of use cases Become an expert at configuring, automating, and troubleshooting VMC on AWS SDDC Implement design considerations, best practices, and onboarding preflight checklist for optimal performance on VMC on AWS Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionIf you’re looking to effortlessly transition from on-premises VMware vSphere environments or capital expenditure (CAPEX) to an agile operational expenditure (OPEX) model, trust the VMware Cloud (VMC) on AWS platform for swift re-platforming of legacy applications into cloud-native framework. This comprehensive guide addresses hybrid cloud challenges, offering detailed solutions within the VMware Cloud on AWS ecosystem. Covering the foundational architecture, software-defined data center (SDDC) components of VMware Cloud on AWS, network and security configurations, and AWS service integrations, this book lays the foundation for you to advance to vCenter management, vSAN storage policies, NSX architecture, compute policies, SDDC console management, and the EDRS mechanism for cluster scaling. You’ll also explore integrated services such as VMware HCX for migration, VMware Aria suite, Tanzu Managed Kubernetes, and disaster recovery. Further, the book takes you through VMware Cloud APIs and guides you in managing workloads with VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts. With the help of practical insights, configuration tips, and best practices, you’ll unlock the full potential of VMC on AWS. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to successfully architect and manage VMware Cloud on AWS SDDCs, handling day-to-day operations expertly.What you will learn Examine the foundational architecture components of VMware Cloud on AWS, including vSphere, vSAN, and NSX Explore the various integrated services available within VMware Cloud on AWS Delve into VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC, vCenter, and vSAN optimizations Build applications and apply best practices within the VMware Cloud on AWS to manage day-to-day operations Streamline infrastructure management for VMware Cloud on AWS with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Extend cloud capabilities to on-premises environments using VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts Who this book is for The book is intended for cloud and solutions architects, DevOps engineers, site reliability engineers (SREs), system and network admins, and cloud engineers with experience in on-premises VMware or AWS administration, facilitating the seamless integration of VMware cloud technologies. Prior understanding of cloud computing, virtualization principles, VMware vSphere administration, vSAN, and NSX along with AWS cloud basics will be helpful.

Use self-driven data centers to reduce management complexity by deploying Infrastructure as Code to gain value from investments. Key FeaturesAdd smart capabilities in VMware Workspace ONE to deliver customer insights and improve overall securityOptimize your HPC and big data infrastructure with the help of machine learningAutomate your VMware data center operations with machine learningBook Description This book presents an introductory perspective on how machine learning plays an important role in a VMware environment. It offers a basic understanding of how to leverage machine learning primitives, along with a deeper look into integration with the VMware tools used for automation today. This book begins by highlighting how VMware addresses business issues related to its workforce, customers, and partners with emerging technologies such as machine learning to create new, intelligence-driven, end user experiences. You will learn how to apply machine learning techniques incorporated in VMware solutions for data center operations. You will go through management toolsets with a focus on machine learning techniques. At the end of the book, you will learn how the new vSphere Scale-Out edition can be used to ensure that HPC, big data performance, and other requirements can be met (either through development or by fine-tuning guidelines) with mainstream products. What you will learnOrchestrate on-demand deployments based on defined policiesAutomate away common problems and make life easier by reducing errors Deliver services to end users rather than to virtual machinesReduce rework in a multi-layered scalable manner in any cloudExplore the centralized life cycle management of hybrid cloudsUse common code so you can run it across any cloud Who this book is for This book is intended for those planning, designing, and implementing the virtualization/cloud components of the Software-Defined Data Center foundational infrastructure. It helps users to put intelligence in their automation tasks to get self driving data center. It is assumed that the reader has knowledge of, and some familiarity with, virtualization concepts and related topics, including storage, security, and networking.

STRUGGLING TO COME TO GRIPS WITH CLOUD TECHNOLOGY? Amazon Web Services offer on-demand cloud services created with customer satisfaction in mind. AWS is one of the best cloud services out there, but starting the tech can be tricky if you don't have the right guide. This book was written exactly for anyone wanting to use cloud systems in their place of work, for the first time. It's one of the only books on the market that holds your hand and guides you step by step to setting up Amazon Web Services for yourself. You won't get this quality of cloud computing information anywhere else! It gets straight to the point allowing you get finished with setting up the ground-breaking technology FASTER. No hype! No fuss! Just pure value! This amazing book will cover: > Fundamentals of cloud computing; > Basic terminologies for the AWS cloud platform; > Cloud computing security (VERY IMPORTANT for businesses!); > Basics of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS cloud computing services; > Cloud computing development models; > Mobile Services with AWS Amplify, Pinpoint and AWS AppSync; > Network and Content Delivery; > Developer tools such as AWS Code Commit and AWS X-Ray; > Management tools such as Cloud Formation and AWS control tower; > Using managed Blockchain for Amazon Quantum Ledger Databases (QLDB); > Security, Identity and compliance; > Business applications such as Alexa, Amazon Chime and Toll (video conferencing); > Cost Management (Often Overlooked!); > Desktop and App streaming; > Which one is better? Artificial intelligence or Machine Learning?; > Game Dev (Fantastic for Indie Developers!); > Internet of things (IOT); > And so much more! Finally, you will be able to effectively utilise the resource that is AWS cloud services, in record time and you'll have fun along the way!

Unleash the benefits of VMware vSphere 6.7 to provide a powerful, flexible and secure digital infrastructure Key FeaturesDeep dive into areas like management, security, scalability, availability and more with vSphere 6.7Design, deploy and manage VMware vSphere virtual datacentersImplement monitoring and security of VMware workloads with easeBook Description vSphere 6.7 is the latest release of VMware’s industry-leading, virtual cloud platform. It allows organisations to move to hybrid cloud computing by enabling them to run, manage, connect and secure applications in a common operating environment. This up-to-date, 2nd edition provides complete coverage of vSphere 6.7. Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts, practical examples and self-assessment questions, you will begin with an overview of the products, solutions and features of the vSphere 6.7 suite. You’ll learn how to design and plan a virtual infrastructure and look at the workflow and installation of components. You'll gain insight into best practice configuration, management and security. By the end the book you'll be able to build your own VMware vSphere lab that can run even the most demanding of workloads. What you will learnExplore the immense functionality of vSphere 6.7Design, manage and administer a virtualization environmentGet tips for the VCP6-DCV and VCIX6-DCV examsUnderstand how to implement different migration techniques across different environmentsExplore vSphere 6.7s powerful capabilities for patching, upgrading and managing the configuration of virtual environments.Understand core vSphere componentsMaster resource management, disaster recovery, troubleshooting, monitoring and securityWho this book is for This book is for Administrators, Infrastructure Engineers, Architects, and Consultants with basic knowledge of VMware vSphere.

Deliver great business value by adopting the virtualization platform VMware vSphere 6.5, from the design to the deployment About This Book This new edition is based on vSphere 6.5 and has described new features in different areas, including management, security, scalability, availability and so on. Design, deploy and manage VMware datacenters Implement monitoring and security of VMware workloads with ease. Who This Book Is For If you are an administrator, infrastructure engineer, IT architect, or an IT consultant and analyst who has basic knowledge of VMware vSphere and now wants to master it, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn Get a deep understanding of vSphere 6.5 functionalities Design and plan a virtualization environment based on vSphere 6.5 Manage and administer a vSphere 6.5 environment and resources Get tips for the VCP6-DCV and VCIX6-DCV exams (along with use of the vSphere 6 documentation) Implement different migration techniques to move your workload across different environments. Save your configuration, data and workload from your virtual infrastructure. In Detail VMware vSphere 6.5 provides a powerful, flexible and secure foundation for next-generation applications which helps you create an effective digital transformation. This book will be based on VMware vSphere 6.5 which empowers you to virtualize any complex application with ease. You'll begin by getting an overview of all the products, solutions and features of the vSphere 6.5 suite, comparing the evolutions with the previous releases. Next ,you'll design and plan a virtualization infrastructure to drive planning and performance analysis. Following this , you will be proceeding with workflow and installation of components. New network trends are also covered which will help you in optimally designing the vSphere environment. You will also learn the practices and procedures involved in configuring and managing virtual machines in a vSphere infrastructure. With vSphere 6.5, you'll make use of significantly more powerful capabilities for patching, upgrading, and managing the configuration of the virtual environment. Next we'll focus on specific availability and resiliency solutions in vSphere. Towards the end of the book you will get information on how to save your configuration, data and workload from your virtual infrastructure. By the end of the book you'll learn about VMware vSphere 6.5 right from design to deployment and management. Style and Approach This book acts as a reference guide providing real-world scenarios and a possible baseline for each virtualization project based on VMware vSphere.

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Accelerate your career growth by building dynamic applications that function across all environments and cloud types Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Learn hybrid cloud architecture from experienced cloud and telco architects Adapt and deploy emerging technologies like AI and ML in a standardized and secure manner Master communication between Kubernetes clusters and management Book Description Hybrid cloud technology can be leveraged by organizations aiming to build next-gen applications while safeguarding prior technological investments. This book will help you explore different hybrid cloud architectural patterns, whether designing new projects or migrating legacy applications to the cloud. You'll learn about the key building blocks of hybrid cloud enabling you to deploy, manage, and secure applications and data while porting the workloads between environments without rebuilding. Further, you'll explore Kubernetes, GitOps, and Layer 3/7 services to reduce operational complexity. You'll also learn about nuances of security and compliance in hybrid cloud followed by the economics of hybrid cloud. You'll gain a deep understanding of the concepts with use cases from telecom 5G and industrial manufacturing, giving you a glimpse into real industry problems resolved by hybrid cloud, and unlocking millions of dollars of opportunities for enterprises. By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to design and develop efficient hybrid cloud strategies, lead conversations with senior IT and business executives, and succeed in hybrid cloud implementation or transformation opportunities. What you will learn Design and build a foundation for hybrid cloud platform Leverage Kubernetes, containers, and GitOps for hybrid cloud Use architectural pattern blueprints to deliver applications on hybrid cloud Enable communication between applications hosted on different clouds Rollout zero-touch provisioning and monitoring in a hybrid architecture Enhance stability and scale up or down without rebuilding apps Understand principles of hybrid cloud security for application stack Design cost-optimized systems based on the economics of hybrid cloud Who this book is for This book is for cloud architects, developers, and DevOps engineers, responsible for delivering modern applications and deploying resources anywhere. Professionals aspiring to implement distributed and cloud solutions will also benefit from reading this book. Basic understanding of VM, containers, CI/CD and familiarity with public cloud and edge is a must.

Effectively implement features and components for any computing environment Key FeaturesExplore the latest features of VMware Horizon 7.7Virtualize your desktop infrastructure using new features introduced in HorizonImplement App Volumes and User Environment Manager in your infrastructureBook Description This third edition of Implementing VMware Horizon 7.7 has been updated to get you up to speed with VMware Horizon 7.7 by showing you how to use its key features and deploying an end-user computing infrastructure for your own organization. The book begins by guiding you on how to deploy all the core requirements for a VMware Horizon infrastructure. It then moves on to show you how to provision and administer end-user computing resources using VMware Horizon. You’ll not only be able to deploy the core VMware Horizon features, but you’ll also be able to implement new features, such as the Just-in-Time Management Platform (JMP) and the Horizon Console. You’ll also focus on the latest features and components of the Horizon platform and learn when and how they are used. By the end of the book, you will have developed a solid understanding of how your organization can benefit from the capabilities VMware Horizon offers and how each of its components is implemented. What you will learnWork with the different products that make up VMware HorizonImplement a multi-site VMware Horizon Pod using the Cloud Pod Architecture featureDeploy and configure VMware Horizon’s optional componentsImplement and maintain Microsoft RDSH, Horizon Linux, and Windows Desktop Pools and RDSH Application PoolsConfigure and manage Horizon remotely using PowerCLILearn about the Microsoft Windows Group Policy templates for HorizonUnderstand how to manage the SSL certificates for each of the VMware Horizon componentsWho this book is for If you’re a system administrator, solutions architect, or desktop engineer looking to level up your skills working with VMware's Horizon ecosystem and want to build a successful deployment strategy for desktops and applications, this book is for you.

Solve the complexity of running a business in a multi-cloud environment with practical guidelines backed by industry experience. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format. Key Features Explore the benefits of the major cloud providers to make better informed decisions Accelerate digital transformation with multi-cloud, including the use of PaaS and SaaS concepts Get the best out of multi-cloud by exploring relevant use cases for data platforms and IoT Unlock insights into top 5 cloud providers in one book - Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, and Alibaba Cloud Book Description Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your enterprise with the transformative power of multi-cloud adoption? As a cloud architect, you understand the challenges of navigating the vast array of cloud services and moving data and applications to public clouds. But with 'Multi-Cloud Strategy for Cloud Architects, Second Edition', you'll gain the confidence to tackle these complexities head-on. This edition delves into the latest concepts of BaseOps, FinOps, and DevSecOps, including the use of the DevSecOps Maturity Model. You'll learn how to optimize costs and maximize security using the major public clouds - Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Examples of solutions by the increasingly popular Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Alibaba Cloud have been added in this edition. Plus, you will discover cutting-edge ideas like AIOps and GreenOps. With practical use cases, including IoT, data mining, Web3, and financial management, this book empowers you with the skills needed to develop, release, and manage products and services in a multi-cloud environment. By the end of this book, you'll have mastered the intricacies of multi-cloud operations, financial management, and security. Don't miss your chance to revolutionize your enterprise with multi-cloud adoption. What you will learn Choose the right cloud platform with the help of use cases Master multi-cloud concepts, including IaC, SaaS, PaaS, and CaC Use the techniques and tools offered by Azure, AWS, and GCP to integrate security Maximize cloud potential with Azure, AWS, and GCP frameworks for enterprise architecture Use FinOps to define cost models and optimize cloud costs with showback and chargeback Who this book is for Cloud architects, solutions architects, enterprise architects, and cloud consultants will find this book valuable. Basic knowledge of any one of the major public clouds (Azure, AWS, or GCP) will be helpful.