Mastering Citrix® XenServer®

Design and implement highly optimized virtualization solutions using Citrix® XenServer® 6.2
About This Book
• Master mission-critical aspects of virtualization to develop, deploy, and administer virtual infrastructures
• Integrate Citrix XenServer with OpenStack and CloudStack to create a private cloud
• Implement automation with command-line Windows PowerShell scripting
Who This Book Is For
If you are an administrator who is looking to gain a greater understanding of how to design and implement a virtualization solution based on Citrix® XenServer®, then this book is for you. The book will serve as an excellent resource for those who are already familiar with other virtualization platforms, such as Microsoft Hyper-V or VMware vSphere.
The book assumes that you have a good working knowledge of servers, networking, and storage technologies.
In Detail
Citrix® XenServer® is a powerful, open source virtualization platform for the development and management of cloud, server, and desktop infrastructures. It is based on the Xen hypervisor, which powers the Amazon EC2 public Cloud. Citrix® XenServer®6.2 provides unparalleled flexibility and scalability compared to other virtualization platforms.
This book is a one-stop guide to help you deploy impeccable and effective virtualization solutions with XenServer®, architect robust virtualization designs, and ensure fast, efficient, and highly available virtual infrastructures.