VMware delivers the next wave in virtualization software. Server and Player are free and offer huge savings in time and resources. Many professional IT users now enjoy the opportunities virtualization opens up. If you've ever wanted to understand the buzz around virtualiza-tion then this book is for you. For both the professional and the personal user, it gives a solid overview including all the necessary user tips.Offering a great introduction into this complex area, this book will answer all your questions. From installation to the choice of the right hardware, from creation to configuration, it's all inside. Basics, con-cepts, and designs are clearly presented in a way that is easy to understand.Whether you are a system administrator or engineer, a user of VMware GSX, or simply interested in virtualization, this book is all you need.Target AudienceBeginners and advanced users.System administrators, system engineers.Users of VMware GSX.Anyone who really wants to discover what virtualization is.About the authorDennis Zimmer is a senior consultant in infrastructure and storage for Mightycare Solutions GmbH in Germany. His specializes in delivering virtualization solutions for complex corporate environments. He is a VMware Certified Professional and author of other successful books on virtualization such as 'VMware und Microsoft Virtual Server' and 'VMware Server und VMware Player' published in German by Galileo Press.Content- Why virtualize?- Installation and update- All about VMware Player- All about VMware Server- Virtual machines- Virtual networks- Useful add-on tools- Ideal guest systems

Dennis Zimmer is a senior consultant in infrastructure and storage for Mightycare Solutions GmbH in Germany. His specializes in delivering virtualization solutions for complex corporate environments. He is a VMware Certified Professional and author of other successful books on virtualization such as "VMware und Microsoft Virtual Server" and "VMware Server und VMware Player" published in German by Galileo Press.