VMware vCloud
Director Cookbook
Over 80 recipes to help you master VMware
vCloud Director
Daniel Langenhan
BIRMINGHAM - MUMBAI
VMware vCloud Director Cookbook
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About the Author
Daniel Langenhan is a client-focused Virtualization Expert with more than 18 years of
international industry experience.
His skills span the breadth of virtualization, ranging from architecture, design, and
implementation for large multitier enterprise client systems to delivering captivating
education and training sessions in security technologies and practices to diverse audiences.
In addition to this, he possesses an extensive knowledge and experience in process
management, enterprise-level storage, Linux, and Solaris operating systems.
Utilizing his extensive knowledge, experience, and skills, he has a proven track record of
successful integration of virtualization into different business areas, while minimizing cost
and maximizing reliability and effectiveness of the solutions for his clients.
He has gained his experience with major Australian and international vendors and clients.
Daniel's consulting company is well established with strong industry ties in many verticals,
for example, nance, telecommunications, and print. His consulting business also provided
services to VMware International.
Daniel is the author of Instant VMware vCloud Starter, Packt Publishing and VMware View
Security Essentials, Packt Publishing.
I would like to thank my wife, Renata, for her tireless support and patience
in all things. This book would not have been possible without her.