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Virtualization
1. |  Implementing Citrix XenServer Quickstarter By: Gohar Ahmed; Publisher: Packt Publishing Publication Date: 18-JUN-2013 Insert Date: 19-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Implementing Citrix XenServer Quickstarter
A practical guide to getting started with the Citrix XenServer Virtualization technology with easy-to-follow instructions
A simple and quick start guide for any system admin who wants to step into the latest and hottest virtualization technology
Learn how to convert physical machines to virtual ones using XenConvert
Get to grips with the advanced features of Citrix XenServer
In Detail
Virtualization is the present and the future of the technological world and to keep up with the latest trends is critical for all of us. With cloud technology gaining popularity day by day...
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2. | Rough Cuts  By: Neil Middleton; Richard Schneeman Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Publication Date: 15-AUG-2013 Insert Date: 15-JUN-2013 | Overview: Heroku: Up and Running Build, deploy, and manage applications in the cloud with Heroku, one of the first PaaS platforms to offer sophisticated hosting and development services. You’ll learn how to use Heroku’s Cedar runtime stack, a polyglot platform with native support for several languages and frameworks....
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3. |  Securing Cloud Services: A pragmatic approach to security architecture in the Cloud By: Lee Newcombe Publisher: IT Governance Ltd Publication Date: 24-JUL-2012 Insert Date: 12-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Securing Cloud Services: A pragmatic approach to security architecture in the Cloud
"Securing Cloud Services: A pragmatic approach to security architecture in the Cloud
Every Cloud should have a secure lining
Cloud Computing represents a major change to the IT services landscape. Cloud services, such as SalesForce, Amazon Web Services® and Microsoft® Azure®, offer enterprise grade computing power to businesses of all sizes, without the need to invest in the hardware, software and staff usually required to support equivalent on-premise services.
Unfortunately, this flexibility in IT service deployment introduces a different set of potential security risks, which...
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4. |  Cloud Computing: Assessing the Risks By: Jared Carstensen; JP Morgenthal; Bernard Golden Publisher: IT Governance Ltd Publication Date: 17-APR-2012 Insert Date: 11-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Cloud Computing: Assessing the Risks
Do you trust the Cloud? Should you trust the Cloud?
'Cloud Computing' are the words on everyone's lips – it's the latest technology, the way forward. But how safe is it? Is it reliable? How secure will your information be?
Questions ...
Cloud Computing: Assessing the risks answers these questions and many more. Using jargon-free language and relevant examples, analogies and diagrams, it is an up-to-date, clear and comprehensive guide the security, governance, risk, and compliance elements of Cloud Computing.
Written by three internationally renowned experts, this book...
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5. |  Apache CloudStack Cloud Computing By: Navin Sabharwal; Ravi Shankar Publisher: Packt Publishing Publication Date: 17-MAY-2013 Insert Date: 05-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Apache CloudStack Cloud Computing
Leverage the power of CloudStack and learn to extend the CloudStack environment
Install, deploy, and manage a cloud service using CloudStack
Step-by-step instructions on setting up and running the leading open source cloud platform CloudStack
Set up an IaaS cloud environment using CloudStack
In Detail
Cloud computing is changing the way IT is delivered in enterprises around the world. The world’s leading open source cloud computing platform, Cloudstack, helps you implement a cloud computing service in your enterprise or set up an infrastructure as a service (IaaS)...
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Instant VMware View Virtualization How-to By:Â Ramesh Geddam; Prasenjit Sarkar Publisher:Â Packt Publishing Publication Date:Â 20-MAY-2013 Insert Date:Â 05-JUN-2013 Slots:Â 1.0 | Overview: Instant VMware View Virtualization How-to
A practical guide to getting started with virtualization using VMWare View
Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.
Implement virtualization on Windows 8
Learn details that are not available in the VDI documentation of VMware View
Learn about the advanced features of VMWare View 5.x
In Detail
Virtualization is the single most effective way to reduce IT expenses while boosting efficiency and agility, not just for large enterprises, but for small and midsize businesses too. VMware View helps you set up the Virtual...
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7. |  By: Huseni Saboowala; Muhammad Abid; Sudhir Modali; Lakshmi Sharma Publisher: Cisco Press Publication Date: 16-MAY-2013 Insert Date: 17-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Designing Networks and Services for the
Cloud
Delivering business-grade cloud applications
and services
A rapid, easy-to-understand approach to
delivering a secure, resilient, easy-to-manage, SLA-driven cloud
experience
Designing Networks and Services for the
Cloud helps you understand the design and architecture of
networks and network services that enable the delivery of
business-grade cloud services. Drawing on more than 40 years
of experience in network and cloud design, validation, and
deployment, the authors demonstrate how networks spanning from the
Enterprise branch/HQ and the...
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8. |  By: Matthew Portnoy Publisher: Sybex Publication Date: 01-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 13-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Virtualization Essentials
A full-color beginner's guide to the core concepts and skills of virtualization
Virtualization is the IT world's hottest trend in recent years, and many colleges do not yet have curricula in place to prepare students for this important area. This guide fills the need, with a learn-by-doing approach to mastering the core elements of virtualization. Each chapter clearly outlines what is covered, thoroughly discusses the concepts, and engages readers with hands-on tutorials. The book covers how virtualization software operates; hypervisor products; how to manage CPU, memory, storage, and...
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9. |  By: John Arundel ; Publisher: Packt Publishing Publication Date: 17-APR-2013 Insert Date: 20-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Puppet 3 Beginner's Guide
Start from scratch with the Puppet configuration management system, and learn how to
fully utilize Puppet through simple, practical examples
Shows you step-by-step how to install Puppet and start managing your systems with simple examples
Every aspect of Puppet is explained in detail so that you really understand what you're doing
Gets you up and running immediately, from installation to using Puppet for practical tasks in a matter of minutes
Written in a clear, friendly, jargon-free style which doesn't assume any previous knowledge and explains things in practical...
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10. |  By: Marcus Ross Publisher: dpunkt Publication Date: 01-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 18-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: PhoneGap Enthält Kapitel zur Plugin-Entwicklung, zum Debugging und zum Cloud-Service "PhoneGap Build"
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11. |  Microsoft Virtualization Secrets By: John Savill Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 31-JUL-2012 Insert Date: 08-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Microsoft Virtualization Secrets
Unbeatable advice and expert tips for evaluating, designing, and deploying virtualization solutions
If you're an IT professional, you know that virtualization is essential in today's computer infrastructures. This valuable reference is your key to all things Microsoft virtualization. Written by a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), it breaks down all the various technologies, what they mean to your organization in terms of saving money and solving problems, and how to design and deploy various solutions effectively.
You'll find invaluable tips and information on such topics as...
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12. | Rough Cuts  By: Paul McSharry Publisher: VMware Press Publication Date: 29-JUL-2013 Insert Date: 02-APR-2013 | This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.
Ace your VCAP5-DCD, demonstrate your
exceptional knowledge of VMware virtualized datacenter design, and
differentiate yourself from thousands of VMware professionals!
The Official VCAP5-DCD Cert
Guide is the only VMware authorized and approved guide to
the new VCAP5-DCD certification exam for datacenter virtualization
designers. Authored by top VMware expert Paul McSharry, it
thoroughly covers every new exam objective, helping you sharpen
your skills in designing and integrating multi-site, large
enterprise virtualized environments....
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13. |  Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V: Deploying Hyper-V Enterprise Server Virtualization Platform By: Zahir Hussain Shah; Publisher: Packt Publishing Publication Date: 25-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 27-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V: Deploying Hyper-V Enterprise Server Virtualization Platform
Building a Hyper-V infrastructure with secured multitenancy, flexible infrastructure,
scalability, and high availability
A complete step-by-step Hyper-V deployment guide, covering all Hyper-V features for configuration and management best practices
Understand multi-tenancy, flexible architecture, scalability, and high availability features of new Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V
Learn Hyper-V Replica, Hyper-V Extensible Virtual Switch, Virtual Machine Migration, Hyper-V Storage, Hyper-V Failover Clustering, and also System Center VMM and DPM for management, backup, and...
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14. |  Developing Cloud Applications with Windows Azure™ Storage By: Paul Mehner Publisher: Microsoft Press Publication Date: 20-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 26-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Developing Cloud Applications with Windows Azure™ Storage Get focused, pragmatic guidance for using Windows Azure Storage to build professional cloud applications. One of the few books centered on Storage, you’ll gain expert insights for applying the right service—BLOB, tables, queues, drives—for the job....
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15. |  Building and Managing a Cloud Using Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c By: Madhup Gulati; Adeesh Fulay; Sudip Datta Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publication Date: 13-FEB-2013 Insert Date: 15-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Building and Managing a Cloud Using Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c
Master Cloud Computing with Oracle Enterprise Manager 12 Gain organizational agility, foster innovation, and lower TCO by adopting a service-oriented, cloud-based IT solution.Building and Managing a Cloud Using Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c thoroughly explains how to architect, configure, and manage components of a public or private cloud lifecycle. Discover how to choose the right architecture, deploy applications, govern self-service provisioning, monitor users, and implement security.
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16. |  Interdisciplinary Advancements in Gaming, Simulations and Virtual Environments By: Richard E. Ferdig; Sara de Freitas Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 31-JAN-2012 Insert Date: 06-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Interdisciplinary Advancements in Gaming, Simulations and Virtual Environments Gaming has long been a means for humans to share knowledge, learn new concepts, and escape the constraints of reality. Interdisciplinary Advancements in Gaming, Simulations and Virtual Environments: Emerging Trends investigates the role of games and computer-mediated simulations in a variety of environments, including education, government, and business. Exploring psychological, social, and cultural implications of games and simulations, as well as policies related to their design and development, this reference aims to support the work of researchers in this growing field, as well as bridge...
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17. |  By: Gustavo A. A. Santana Publisher: Cisco Press Publication Date: 20-JUN-2013 Insert Date: 05-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Data Center Virtualization
Fundamentals
For many IT organizations, today’s
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 end-to-end data center
virtualization solution, including networking, storage, servers,
operating systems,...
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By:Â Daniel Langenhan; Publisher:Â Packt Publishing Publication Date:Â 22-FEB-2013 Insert Date:Â 27-FEB-2013 Slots:Â 1.0 | Overview: Instant VMware vCloud Starter
A practical, hands-on guide to get started with VMware vCloud
Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.
Deploy and operate a VMware vCloud in your own demo kit
Understand the basics about the cloud in general and why there is such a hype
Build and use templates to quickly deploy complete environments
Define and use vCloud internal networks to isolate environments
Easy to follow instructions, explanations, and practical tips
In Detail
The cloud is the next step forward in IT technology and most Enterprises are...
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Instant Hyper-V Server Virtualization Starter By:Â Vicente Rodriguez Eguibar; Publisher:Â Packt Publishing Publication Date:Â 22-FEB-2013 Insert Date:Â 27-FEB-2013 Slots:Â 1.0 | Overview: Instant Hyper-V Server Virtualization Starter
An intuitive guide to learning Virtualization with Hyper-V
Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.
Understanding the virtualization concept and its usage.
Learn how to create a virtualization infrastructure according to your own needs.
A basic and practical introduction to the virtual world which will give us hundreds of grateful real moments.
In Detail
Doing more with less or really using what we have is the aim of virtualization. The usage of this technic, even if the concept is quite old, it is more and more...
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Instant Citrix XenDesktop 5 Starter By:Â Mahmoud Magdy; Publisher:Â Packt Publishing Publication Date:Â 22-FEB-2013 Insert Date:Â 27-FEB-2013 Slots:Â 1.0 | Overview: Instant Citrix XenDesktop 5 Starter
Your step-by-step guide to building a full-fledged XenDesktop Infrastructure from scratch
Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.
Know how to install XenDesktop, integrate it with PVS and build streamed and pooled desktops
Learn how to build provisioning servers, capture VHD files, and configure streaming
Tips and tricks to design your XenDesktop infrastructure including Hypervisors, Storage, CPU, and memory
In Detail
The cloud is on the rise and it is here to stay. One of the hottest areas pertaining to the cloud...
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