If you want to gain insight into the real-world uses of VMware ESX and ESXi, this book provides scores of step-by-step solutions for working with these products in a wide range of network environments. You'll not only learn the basics -- how to pool resources from hardware servers, computer clusters, networks, and storage, and then distribute them among virtual machines -- but also the stumbling blocks you'll encounter when you monitor systems, troubleshoot problems, and deal with security. In addition to the recipes, VMware Cookbook includes background...

Whether you support 50 users or 5000, this indispensable guide provides immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of the Windows Server 2003 family. This pocket-sized resource zeroes in on core support procedures and everyday tasks for maximizing Windows® productivity—delivering critical details through quick-reference tables, step-by-step instructions, and lists. It’s the precise, streamlined information you need to solve problems and get the job done—at your desk or in the field! ...