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1 online resource |
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Cover; Copyright; Credits; Foreword; About the Author; About the Reviewer; www.PacktPub.com; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction to Network Virtualization; The traditional network model; The three pillars of a Software Defined Data Center; Introducing the NSX-V network virtualization platform; The power of server virtualization and network virtualization; How to leverage NSX; VMware NSX features; Summary; Chapter 2: NSX Architecture; Introducing network planes; NSX vSphere components; The management plane; The control plane; Three-node controller clusters; Controller roles |
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The data planeOverlay networks; The VLAN packet; A VXLAN overview; The VXLAN frame; The inner Ethernet frame; The life of a VXLAN packet; Summary; Chapter 3: NSX Manager Installation and Configuration; NSX Manager requirements; NSX Manager installation; Understanding the key configuration details; Target -- Management and Edge cluster; Network mapping; NSX Manager virtual appliance management; Register vCenter Server with NSX Manager; Register SSO with NSX Manager; NSX Manager deployment consideration; The communication path; Network and port requirements; User roles and permissions |
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Controller requirementsThe procedure for controller IP pool creation; NSX Controller design consideration; Communication path; Network and port requirements; Controller deployment consideration; The NSX data plane; The host preparation procedure; Summary; Chapter 4: NSX Virtual Networks and Logical Router; NSX logical switches; Logical network prerequisites; Host preparation; Segment ID (VNI) pool; Steps to configure the VNI pool; Transport zone; Configuring a global transport zone; Creating logical switches; Understanding replication modes; Unicast mode packet walk |
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Design decisions for unicast mode VXLANMulticast mode packet walk; Design decisions for multicast mode VXLAN; Hybrid mode packet walk; Design decisions for hybrid mode VXLAN; Connecting virtual machines to logical switches; Testing connectivity; The Distributed Logical Router; Deploying a Distributed Logical Router; Procedure for deploying a logical router; Understanding logical interfaces; Logical router deployment considerations; Layer 2 bridges; Deploying an L2 bridge; Design considerations for the L2 bridge; Summary; Chapter 5: NSX Edge Services; Introducing Edge services |
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Introducing Edge form factorIntroducing OSP, BGP, and ISIS; Exploring Open Shortest Path First; Understanding basic OSPF terminology; Updating a topology database; Exploring Intermediate System to Intermediate System; Exploring Border Gateway Protocol; Deploying an NSX Edge gateway; Configuring OSPF on NSX Edge; Configuring OSPF routing on Distributed Logical Router; NSX routing design decisions; NSX Edge NAT; NSX Edge logical load balancer; Server pools; Virtual server; Application profile; Design considerations while load balancing; Generating a certificate; Setting up a load balancer |
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Learn how to virtualize your network and discover the full potential of a Software Defined Data Center. A smarter way to use network resources begins hereAbout This Book Experience the dynamism and flexibility of a virtualized software defined data center with NSX Find out how to design your network infrastructure based on what your organization needs From security to automation, discover how NSX's impressive range of features can unlock a more effective and intelligent approach to system administrationWho This Book Is For If you're a network administrator and want a simple but powerful solution to your network virtualization headaches, look no further than this fast-paced, practical guide. What You Will Learn Deep dive into NSX-v Manager, Controller deployment, and design decisions Get to know the strategies needed to make decisions on each mode of VXLAN that is based on physical network design Deploy Edge Gateway and leverage all the gateway features and design decisions Get to grips with NSX-v Security features and automate security Leverage Cross VC, identify the benefits, and work through a few deployment scenarios Troubleshoot an NSX-v to isolate problems and identify solutions through a step-by-step processIn Detail VMware NSX is at the forefront of the software-defined networking revolution. It makes it even easier for organizations to unlock the full benefits of a software-defined data center - scalability, flexibility - while adding in vital security and automation features to keep any sysadmin happy. Software alone won't power your business - with NSX you can use it more effectively than ever before, optimizing your resources and reducing costs. Getting started should be easy - this guide makes sure it is. It takes you through the core components of NSX, demonstrating how to set it up, customize it within your current network architecture. You'll learn the principles of effective design, as well as some things you may need to take into consideration when you're creating your virtual networks. We'll also show you how to construct and maintain virtual networks, and how to deal with any tricky situations and failures. By the end, you'll be confident you can deliver, scale and secure an exemplary virtualized network with NSX. Style and approach This book provides you with an introduction to software-defined networking with VMware NSX. Focusing on the most essential elements, so you can put your knowledge into practice quickly, it's a guide dedicated to anyone who understands that sometimes real-world problems require virtualized solutions |
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VMware. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2001062613
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VMware fast |
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Virtual computer systems.
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Computer networks -- Management.
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Computer networks -- Management
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Virtual computer systems
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1782172947 |
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9781782172949 |
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