3 VMware Books for Beginners That Build Real Skills

After years working in IT and networking, Tuna Peyo developed this guide to clear the fog around virtualization for newcomers. You learn the essentials of VMware Workstation Player from installation on Windows or Linux to managing virtual machines, with practical chapters on features like file transfers via shared folders and networking setups. It’s tailored for those with some computer experience but no prior virtualization background, making complex topics approachable without overwhelming jargon. If you want to get hands-on quickly and understand how to operate VMware Player confidently, this book lays down the foundation well, though it’s less suited for advanced users seeking deep technical dives.

Drawing from his extensive experience in virtualization, Luciano Patrão crafts a guide that demystifies VMware vSphere for newcomers without sacrificing depth. You’ll learn how to build and manage virtual machines through focused chapters on core components like the hypervisor, networking, and storage, each unpacked with clear explanations and visual aids. Beyond basics, the book delves into advanced features like resource optimization and automation, making it a solid pick if you want to progress from foundational knowledge to more sophisticated vSphere capabilities. It’s especially suited for system administrators and IT professionals aiming for VMware certification or a deeper grasp of virtualization environments.

This tailored book explores VMware virtualization fundamentals with a progressive approach designed for newcomers. It covers foundational concepts step-by-step, focusing on your specific background and goals to ease the learning curve. By presenting material at a comfortable pace, it reveals how to build confidence while mastering core VMware skills without feeling overwhelmed. The content matches your interests and skill level, allowing you to absorb virtualization basics and practical techniques effectively. Through this personalized guide, you engage deeply with essential VMware topics, gaining knowledge that grows alongside your experience and prepares you for real-world application.

After analyzing emerging trends in data centers, Ajit Pratap Kundan found that integrating machine learning with VMware environments offers a practical way to reduce management complexity. You learn how to deploy Infrastructure as Code effectively, orchestrate on-demand deployments, and automate routine operations to minimize errors and rework. The book also dives into applying machine learning primitives within VMware tools, covering topics like vSphere Scale-Out for big data and HPC performance. If you're familiar with virtualization concepts and want to enhance your automation capabilities, this book gives you specific techniques and management toolsets to make VMware data centers more intelligent without overwhelming jargon.