VMware vSphere Examples and Scenarios Update 1 for vSphere 5.0

About this manual

This document serves as a practical guide containing specific tasks and scenarios to accomplish common administrative duties within the vSphere ecosystem. It is designed for experienced system administrators who are setting up virtualization infrastructure for the first time or evaluating new features.

The content covers workflows for single-host and multiple-host systems, including installation procedures for ESXi and vCenter Server. Key topics include configuring iSCSI adapters, setting up vMotion for service availability, managing host profiles, creating virtual machine templates, and troubleshooting certificate issues.

What's inside

• Getting Started with ESXi
• Getting Started with vCenter Server
• Replacing Default vCenter Server Certificates
• Using Host Profiles
• Configuring iSCSI Adapters
• Configuring vMotion
• IT Request Fulfillment with Templates
• Creating Roles and Privileges

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Is this document applicable to future versions?

Yes, the document supports all subsequent versions until it is replaced by a new edition.

What hardware virtualization support is required for 64-bit VMs?

Support for Intel VT-x or AMD RVI must be enabled on x64 CPUs.

Where can I find the most up-to-date technical documentation?

You can find it on the VMware Web site at http://www.vmware.com/support/.