Understanding virtualization -- Understanding hypervisors -- Understanding virtual machines -- Creating a virtual machine -- Installing Windows on a virtual machine -- Installing Linux on a virtual machine -- Managing CPUs for a virtual machine -- Managing memory for a virtual machine -- Managing storage for a virtual machine -- Managing networking for a virtual machine -- Copying a virtual machine -- Managing additional devices in virtual machines -- Understanding availability -- Understanding applications in a virtual machine.

"More and more companies are leveraging virtualization, so it is critical that IT professionals have the latest knowledge and skills needed to work with virtualization-centric infrastructures. You'll acquire that knowledge as you work through this book and build your own virtual machine. Clear, straightforward instruction explains what virtualization is and how it works. Then you'll learn to set up the CPU, memory, storage, networking, and more. Each chapter focuses on a specific goal, enabling you to build a solid foundation in this career-essential discipline"--Back cover.