Module 3 Overview
Management of a virtual environment requires consideration of CPU's, memory, storage and networks just like any datacenter. Instead of managing many hardware servers, the environment is managed on a smaller number of large servers. This requires special consideration of managing the server resources.
Course Objectives
This module contributes to the following course objectives:
- Identify important aspects of virtual systems, their architecture and discuss how they are used within larger, networked computing systems
- Distinguish the unique characteristics, constraints, and opportunities of implementing virtual platforms into information technology systems
Module Objectives
Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain considerations of CPU and Memory in virtualization
- Configure a VM CPU, memory & storage
- Describe tuning practices for a VM
Assgined Readings
- 10 Tips for Managing Storage for Virtual Servers and Virtual Desktops
- The following if you are using VirtualBox:
- VirtualBox User Manual - Ch3.5 System Settings
- VirtualBox User Manual - Ch5 Virtual Storage
- VirtualBox User Manual - Ch6 Virtual Networking
- The following if you are using VMWare Workstation Player:
- VMWare - Configuring Virtual Machine Processor Settings
- VMWare - Adjusting Virtual Machine Memory
- VMWare - Setting Up Shared Folders for a Virtual Machine
- VMWare - Configuring Virtual Network Adapter Settings
Recommended Readings
- Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 of the Portnoy text
Activities and Assessments
- Discussion 3
- Assignment 3