A concise, focused study aid to accompany VCP for vSphere 4 Study GuideAs organizations seek to cut infrastructure costs, virtualization has become a lucrative specialty for IT professionals. VCP is the leading virtualization certification, and this book is designed to work hand-in-hand with the VCP for vSphere 4 Study Guide to better prepare VMware pros for the comprehensive exam. Filled with review information, it helps you deepen your understanding of vSphere, the first cloud operating system. Virtualization skills are much in demand, and VMware professionals become more marketable when they achieve VCP certification; this review guide works with other learning tools to increase vSphere knowledge and confidence Offers invaluable help for last-minute review Covers planning, installing, and upgrading ESX/ESXi; configuring ESX/ESXi networking and storage; installing and configuring vCenter Server; deploying and managing virtual machines and vApps; managing compliance; establishing service levels; and basic troubleshooting CD includes two practice exams, flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key termsThis highly focused Sybex review guide is the perfect study companion to VCP for vSphere 4 Study Guide, helping you achieve VCP certification, increased confidence, and better job opportunities.

Brian Perry, VCP, VCI, is a managing partner with VMTrainers (www.vmtrainers.com). He was one of the first to earn the VMware Certified Instructor qualification in 2004.

Chris Huss, VCP, VCI, is a partner with VMTrainers. He has over 10 years of IT consulting and training experience; his primary focus since 2004 has been virtualization.

Jeantet Fields, VCP, VCI, managing partner with VMTrainers, has over 10 years of experience building and managing multiple platform infrastructures for small, medium, and enterprise environments.

Troy McMillan is a content developer with Kaplan, Inc. He currently has over 30 IT certifications.

1 Install VMware ESX/ESXi on local storage.

2 Configure ESX/ESXi Networking.

3 Configure ESX/ESXi Storage.

4 Install and Configure vCenter Server.

5 Deploy and Manage Virtual Machines and vApps.

6 Manage Compliance.

7 Establish Service Levels.

8 Perform Basic Troubleshooting and Alarm Management.