When it comes to software, you've got a lot to lose - prepare yourself for when disaster strikes with vCentreSRM and vSphere Replication with this essential guideAbout This Book* Don't leave it to chance - get your Disaster Recovery strategy in place with two of VMware's leading DR tools* Replicate your virtual machines to make recovering your systems and data as simple and stress free as possible* Simplify and automate the way you manage your infrastructure with the vCenter Orchestrator pluginWho This Book Is ForSysAdmins - if you're in dire need of a Disaster Recovery solution, this guide will show you how to get to work with some of the best tools from VMware. You'll need to properly understand how your infrastructure works and be confident with virtual machines and your data center, but if you know that, we'll show you how to make sure they're safe from disaster...What you will learn* Install and configure VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager* Simplify your approach to Disaster Recovery by using vSphere Replication as a standalone solution* Protect your virtual machines and prepare yourself for failure with a quick recovery strategy* Test your Recovery Plans* Learn how to deploy vSphere Replication Appliances and vSphere Replication Servers.* Simplify the way you work with the vCenter Orchestrator plugin - automate the way you replicate your software!In DetailWe depend on software for so much - so when disaster strikes, we need to be prepared and confident that we can retrieve and recover data and systems with minimal impact and stress. Find out how VMware's vSphere Replication and vCenter Site Recovery Manager can support you to do just that with this vital guide.Learn how to set up and configure the SRM, and discover how to fully leverage its unique array-based replication that will give you the security you need that you're in full control of your software infrastructure should something go wrong. You'll also learn how to protect your virtual machines by creating protection groups and test recovery plans.We'll then show you the steps you need to follow to deploy vSphere Replication Appliances and servers. You'll also learn how the VMware vCenter Orchestrator plugin for Site Recovery manager allows SRM admins to simplify the way they manage their infrastructure through its automation features.So, not only will you be confident that you have a Disaster Recovery plan should you need one, you'll also be in full control of your work, which means less stress for you and more time to worry about what's important - more optimizations to drive software performance for your team.