Professional Xen Virtualization
Xen is an open source virtualization technology that allows
multiple operating systems to run on a single physical computer
system, providing cost savings and increased efficiency. This book
presents you with a complete foundation on this exciting technology
and shows you how Xen virtualization offers faster response times
for new server and service requests, a simplified system
administration for multiple systems, and better availability for
critical computing resources.
You''ll begin by examining the basic concepts of Xen as you also
explore how to successfully make the most of today''s
virtualization technologies. You''ll discover how virtualization
with Xen allows for simpler and less expensive disaster recovery
planning and affords increased productivity in system and software
testing groups. Packed with detailed examples of Xen configuration
files, system configuration files, and system-level configuration
information, this book will show you why Xen virtualization is
among the leading emerging technologies on the Linux platform and
is being integrated into virtually every commercial
distribution.
What you will learn from this book
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How Xen offers significant savings in infrastructure costs,
such as power and cooling
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Ways to better document system configuration and
characteristics
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How to build Xen from source code and the software
requirements for building Xen
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Techniques for building virtual machine filesystems
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How to troubleshoot Xen configuration files and virtual
machines
Who this book is for
This book is for administrators and developers who are
seeking to optimize their use of enterprise hardware and create
virtual environments geared toward specific tasks.
Wrox Professional guides are planned and
written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of
programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and
relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face
every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert
education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do
a better job.