Cool Tools for a Virtual Infrastructure

This chapter discusses some of the tools that one may need to manage the virtual infrastructure. The chapter also discusses the requirements and considerations for each tool. From free tools to costly ones, using the right tool for the job will makes the virtual evolution progress go more smoothly. Many independent software vendors (ISVs) are currently working on incorporating support for virtual environments and one can expect the list of tools for managing and working within a virtual environment to grow significantly. ISO images provide access to the CD-ROM library without having to physically slap a CD into the drive in ESX Server. WinISO is one of the tools that allows creating ISO images that can be used within the virtual infrastructure. WinSCP allows moving files from Windows desktop to ESX Server. This tool can be used to transport the ISO images onto ESX Server securely. This tool can also be used to move files off from ESX Server as well.