Learning ESXi - tutorials & book recommendations

Hello

I'm a developer .NET/Architect, but I will be responsible for setting up and maintaining a server ESXi on a small account.  I was always interested to know more about vmWARE, so it's really an opportunity for me to expand my knowledge.

Is there a good tutorials step by step on installing and setting up a server for beginners?

One of the following books would you recommend for a beginner who could be the maintenance of 2 servers ESXi (QA and Production)?

Mastering VMware vSphere 4

http://www.Amazon.com/mastering-VMware-vSphere-computer-tech/DP/0470481382/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

VMware ESX and ESXi in the business: planning the deployment of virtualization servers (2nd edition)

http://www.Amazon.com/VMware-ESX-ESXi-Enterprise-Virtualization/DP/0137058977/ref=sr_1_1?s=books & ie = UTF8 & qid = 1305035502 & SR = 1-1

Thank you

Michael T

You can always start with the documentation on the VMware website, there is a lot of information on how to install, configure already there.

In another hand, you can take a look at this book... It was recommended, and seem to be fairly complete.

VMware ESXi 4.1: Planning, implementation, and security by Dave Mishchenko

http://www.Amazon.com/VMware-ESXi-planning-implementation-security/DP/1435454952

Concerning

Jonathan

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