As part of the highly acclaimed "Mastering" series from Sybex, this book offers a comprehensive look at VMware vSphere 4, how to implement it, and how to make the most of what it offers.Coverage Includes: Shows administrators how to use VMware to realize significant savings in hardware costs while still providing adequate servers for their usersDemonstrates how to partition a physical server into several virtual machines, reducing the overall server footprint within the operations centerExplains how VMware subsumes a network to centralize and simplify its management, thus alleviating the effects of virtual server sprawlNow that virtualization is a key cost-saving strategy, "Mastering VMware vSphere 4" is the strategic guide you need to maximize the opportunities.