Your One-Stop Guide to Managing vSphere in a Windows Environment

If you're responsible for managing vSphere in a Windows environment, automating management, monitoring, and life-cycle operations for vSphere increases efficiency and saves you time. This fully updated reference covers the latest vSphere and PowerCLI releases, providing real-world examples that help you get the most from PowerCLI's handy cmdlets. You'll learn to use the power of virtualization automation to quickly store, access, update, back up, and secure massive amounts of data, with DevOps methodology and structured testing helping you schedule and view automation. With clear instructions and detailed explanations, this is the resource you want by your side.

Learn how to:

• Understand the PowerCLI SDK, SRM, vRO, and vCloud Air
• Automate vCenter Server^(TM) and vSphere^® Hypervisor deployment and configuration
• Use advanced vSphere features and vApps
• Create and configure virtual machines
• Monitor, audit, and report the status of your vSphere environment
• Work with other vSphere components from your PowerCLI scripts
• Control your PowerCLI scripts through versioning and structured testing