This chapter will cover the design considerations that should be taken into account when designing the management layer of the virtual infrastructure. We will look at the different components that make up vCenter, how to size them correctly, and how to ensure compatibility between the VMware products that are deployed in the environment. This chapter will also cover the different deployment options for vCenter and its components, as well as the importance of the availability, recoverability, and security of these components.
The following diagram displays how management design is integrated into the design process:
Management design within the vSphere design workflow
Questions that the architect should ask and answer during the management design process include the following:
- What components are necessary to manage the virtual environment?
- How will...