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VMware GSX Server 3 Administration Administration Manual (240 pages)

Enterprise-Class Virtual Infrastructure for Intel-Based Servers

Brand: VMware | Category: Software | Size: 2.53 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction and System Requirements

9
Vmware GSX Server: Enterprise-Class Virtual Infrastructure for X86-Based Servers

10
Welcome to Vmware GSX Server

12
- Enterprise-Class Virtual Infrastructure for Intel-Based Servers
  13
What's New in Version 3

14
Host System Requirements

24
- Server Requirements
  24
- Remote Client Requirements
  30
Virtual Machine Specifications

32
Supported Guest Operating Systems

35
Technical Support Resources

37
- Self-Service Support
  37
- Online and Telephone Support
  37
- Support Offerings
  37
- Reporting Problems
  37
- Log Files
  39
Installing Vmware GSX Server

43
- Selecting Your Host System
  
  43
- About the Vmware Virtual Machine Console on the Server
  
  44
Installing Vmware GSX Server on a Windows Host

45
Installing Vmware GSX Server on a Linux Host

55
Configuring Web Browsers for Use with GSX Server

67
Installing the Vmware Scripting Apis

75
- Installing the Vmperl and Vmcom Scripting Apis on a Windows Host
  75
- Installing the Vmperl Scripting API on a Linux Host
  78
Uninstalling Vmware GSX Server

80
- Uninstalling GSX Server on a Windows Host
  80
- Uninstalling GSX Server on a Linux Host
  85
Upgrading Vmware GSX Server

87
Preparing for the Upgrade

88
- Before You Install Vmware GSX Server
  88
- When You Remove an Existing Version and Install the New Version
  90
Upgrading on a Windows Host

91
Upgrading on a Linux Host

92
- Using Virtual Machines Created with Version 2 under Version 3
  93
  - Creating Everything New from the Start
    93
  - Using an Existing Virtual Machine Without Upgrading the Virtual Hardware
    93
Using Virtual Machines Created with Version 2 under Version

93
Using Virtual Machines Created with Version 1 under Version

103
Managing Virtual Machines and the Vmware GSX Server Host

107
Remotely Managing Virtual Machines

108
- Changing the Port Number for Vmware Virtual Machine Console Connections
  109
- Downloading the Vmware Virtual Machine Console
  111
Securing Virtual Machines and the Host

114
Identifying a Virtual Machine by Its UUID

123
- Specifying a UUID for a Virtual Machine
  124
Logging GSX Server Events on Windows

125
Backing up Virtual Machines and the GSX Server Host

127
Using the Vmware Management Interface

129
Deleting Virtual Machines

148
- Deleting a Virtual Machine Using the Vmware Virtual Machine Console
  148
- Deleting a Virtual Machine Using the Vmware Management Interface
  148
Configuring the GSX Server Host

149
Using Virtualcenter to Manage GSX Server Virtual Machines

169
- Creating Virtual Machines on a GSX Server Host from a Virtualcenter Client
  169
- Connecting to a GSX Server Virtual Machine from a Virtualcenter Client
  169
Moving and Sharing Virtual Machines

171
Performance Tuning and the Vmware GSX Server Host

185
- Configuring and Maintaining the Host Computer
  186
- Configuring GSX Server
  187
  - General GSX Server Options
    187
  - GSX Server on a Windows Host
    191
  - GSX Server on a Linux Host
    193
- Understanding Memory Usage
  194
High-Availability Configurations with Vmware GSX Server

199
Using SCSI Reservation to Share SCSI Disks with Virtual Machines

200
- SCSI Reservation Support
  200
- Enabling SCSI Reservation
  201
- Issues to Consider When Sharing Disks
  202
Overview of Clustering with GSX Server

204
- Applications that Can Use Clustering
  205
- Clustering Software
  205
Creating a Cluster in a Box

206
- Configuring Virtual Machines for Cluster in a Box
  207
- Creating a Two-Node Cluster with Microsoft Clustering Services on a Single GSX Server Computer
  207
Using Network Load Balancing with GSX Server

214
- Overview of Network Load Balancing Clusters
  214
- Creating a Multinode Network Load Balancing Cluster
  215
Creating Two-Node Clusters Using Novell Clustering Services

219
Clustering Using the Iscsi Protocol

223
Glossary

227
Index

233

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VMware GSX Server 3 Administration Administration Manual (240 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction and System Requirements

Vmware GSX Server: Enterprise-Class Virtual Infrastructure for X86-Based Servers

Welcome to Vmware GSX Server

What's New in Version 3

Host System Requirements

Virtual Machine Specifications

Supported Guest Operating Systems

Technical Support Resources

Installing Vmware GSX Server

Selecting Your Host System

About the Vmware Virtual Machine Console on the Server

Installing Vmware GSX Server on a Windows Host

Installing Vmware GSX Server on a Linux Host

Configuring Web Browsers for Use with GSX Server

Installing the Vmware Virtual Machine Console

Installing the Vmware Scripting Apis

Uninstalling Vmware GSX Server

Upgrading Vmware GSX Server

Preparing for the Upgrade

Upgrading on a Windows Host

Upgrading on a Linux Host

Using Virtual Machines Created with Version 2 under Version

Using Virtual Machines Created with Version 1 under Version

Managing Virtual Machines and the Vmware GSX Server Host

Remotely Managing Virtual Machines

Securing Virtual Machines and the Host

Identifying a Virtual Machine by Its UUID

Logging GSX Server Events on Windows

Backing up Virtual Machines and the GSX Server Host

Using the Vmware Management Interface

Setting the Session Length for the Vmware Management Interface

Logging on to the Vmware Management Interface

Using the Status Monitor

Configuring a Virtual Machine

The Apache Server and the Vmware Management Interface

Logging off of the Vmware Management Interface

Deleting Virtual Machines

Configuring the GSX Server Host

Securing Remote Connections with SSL

Configuring Startup and Shutdown Options for Virtual Machines

Setting User Preferences for the Vmware GSX Server Host

Setting Global Preferences for Vmware GSX Server

Creating Network Labels

Setting a MIME Type to Launch the Vmware Virtual Machine Console

Using Virtualcenter to Manage GSX Server Virtual Machines

Moving and Sharing Virtual Machines

Performance Tuning and the Vmware GSX Server Host

High-Availability Configurations with Vmware GSX Server

Using SCSI Reservation to Share SCSI Disks with Virtual Machines

Overview of Clustering with GSX Server

Creating a Cluster in a Box

Using Network Load Balancing with GSX Server

Creating Two-Node Clusters Using Novell Clustering Services

Clustering Using the Iscsi Protocol

Glossary

Index

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