VMware ESXi is the easiest way to get started with virtualization. It has been steadily growing in popularity since it was released in the free VMware vSphere Hypervisor edition. As part of the vSphere family, it can be licensed at the same levels as VMware ESX and provides the same functionality that you’re accustomed to with ESX.
With the release of vSphere 4.1, VMware has stated that there will be no future releases of ESX. VMware ESXi is now the flagship hypervisor for the vSphere product family. This book will cover installation, management, security, and integration of ESXi into your current environment to provide a seamless migration from ESX to ESXi.
VMware ESXi is the easiest way to get started with virtualization -- and it's free. It allows administrators to consolidate their applications onto fewer servers and start saving money through reduced hardware, power, cooling, and administration costs. VMware ESXi has been optimized and tested to run even their most resource-intensive applications and databases with minimal performance overhead. "VMware ESXi: Planning, Implementation, and Security" covers the key features critical to successfully planning for and implementing VMware's ESXi.
The book is perfect for current VMware VI3 and vSphere administrators who may be planning their migration to vSphere ESXi. These users may have some experience with ESXi but not yet have it deployed within their production environment. This book provides the guidance to implement ESXi in their environment, ensuring a smooth transition from their current deployment of ESX.