Managing Rackspace Cloud Servers

"Managing Rackspace Cloud Servers" is a practical guide for administrators who need to manage server farms built on top of the Rackspace Cloud Servers service. You need this book, if you want to quickly build a virtual server farm that adapts to changing load or when you want to divide a long, time-consuming task between dozens or hundreds of servers and finish it sooner and for less money than you would need to spend on real server hardware.

Learn how to install the essential Open Source tools required to control the Rackspace Cloud Servers farms from the command-line, a .BAT script, or a Shell script.

Get this book, if you want to make your job easier. You will learn what is possible and how to achieve it. It will also give you ideas on how to integrate Rackspace Cloud Servers into your existing server farm.

This book assumes basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows or Linux command line and basic computer skills. It will be a great companion for a seasoned system administrator or a young part-time admin working on his first startup.

Ge this book, if you value your time and want to get ahead of the competition in the job market. System administrators with good understanding of the practical side of managing virtual cloud servers can make more money than their colleagues who know nothing about the cloud.