Virtualization is more relevant than ever--it's how the Cloud works!
Virtualization Essentials, Third Edition provides you with a solid foundation in virtualization by teaching you fundamental concepts and skills to working in a virtual environment. This practical book takes a learning-by-doing approach to helping you gain a core understanding of virtualization.

Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts and then through hands-on tutorials helps you gain strong understanding of the chapter topics. Chapters conclude with suggested exercises that allow help reinforce your understanding.

In this book, you will learn to:

• Understand how virtualization software operates within a computing environment
• Distinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors and compare hypervisor products in the market today
• Create a virtual machine, by scratch and by migrating from physical to virtual
• Configure and manage the basics of CPU, memory, storage, and networking of a virtual machine
• Configure supporting devices for a virtual machine
• Make considerations for availability
• Understand how cloud computing leverages virtualization.
• And more!

This is the best beginner' virtualization book for aspiring IT professionals and those just starting out in IT!