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VMware Cloud on AWS Blueprint

By : Oleg Ulyanov, Michael Schwartzman, Harsha Sanku
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VMware Cloud on AWS Blueprint

By: Oleg Ulyanov, Michael Schwartzman, Harsha Sanku

Overview of this book

If you’re looking to effortlessly transition from on-premises VMware vSphere environments or capital expenditure (CAPEX) to an agile operational expenditure (OPEX) model, trust the VMware Cloud (VMC) on AWS platform for swift re-platforming of legacy applications into cloud-native framework. This comprehensive guide addresses hybrid cloud challenges, offering detailed solutions within the VMware Cloud on AWS ecosystem. Covering the foundational architecture, software-defined data center (SDDC) components of VMware Cloud on AWS, network and security configurations, and AWS service integrations, this book lays the foundation for you to advance to vCenter management, vSAN storage policies, NSX architecture, compute policies, SDDC console management, and the EDRS mechanism for cluster scaling. You’ll also explore integrated services such as VMware HCX for migration, VMware Aria suite, Tanzu Managed Kubernetes, and disaster recovery. Further, the book takes you through VMware Cloud APIs and guides you in managing workloads with VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts. With the help of practical insights, configuration tips, and best practices, you’ll unlock the full potential of VMC on AWS. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to successfully architect and manage VMware Cloud on AWS SDDCs, handling day-to-day operations expertly.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
1
Part 1:VMware Cloud on AWS Foundations and VMware HCX as a Migration Tool
5
Part 2: Configuration, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting on VMware Cloud on AWS
13
Part 3: Leveraging Design Considerations and Best Practices

To get the most out of this book

This book assumes that you possess strong foundational knowledge of VMware technologies, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, and vCenter. It is designed for individuals who already have a comprehensive understanding of these core VMware components, enabling you to delve into more advanced concepts and practical implementations related to VMware Cloud on AWS. Familiarity with virtualization, software-defined networking, storage management, and centralized infrastructure administration will enhance your ability to grasp the nuanced discussions and effectively apply the knowledge shared throughout the book. While foundational VMware expertise is presumed, this book aims to further enrich your skills and knowledge, providing valuable insights into the integration and optimization of VMware technologies within the context of the AWS cloud environment.

Software/hardware covered in the book

Operating system requirements

VMware vSphere CLI

VMware vCenter Server

Windows

VMware Cloud on AWS API

SDDC API (vSphere API)

NSX-T Data Center REST API

VMware vSphere/ESXi

VMware vSAN

VMware NSX-T

Windows

Terraform for VMC on AWS

PowerCLI for VMware Cloud on AWS

vSphere Automation SDKs

Windows