What this book covers

Chapter 1, Introduction to System Center 2012 R2 App Controller, provides an introduction and outlines setting up App Controller, prerequisites, issues addressed by App Controller, a planning guide, and common issues to keep in mind during planning and deployment phases.

Chapter 2, Installing and Working with Different App Controller Components, provides step-by-step instructions for the installation of SQL Server, the installation of required services, and then deployment of System Center App Controller Server.

Chapter 3, Deploying and Configuring System Center Virtual Machine Manager Server, provides step-by-step instructions for completing a successful installation of SCVMM 2012 R2 Server. After completing the installation, further instructions are provided to create a private cloud.

Chapter 4, Customizing App Controller, introduces you to the App Controller administrative portal. Further instructions are provided to integrate the SCVMM server with App Controller. It also covers integrating the Azure cloud subscription, roles-based access, adding network share to the SCVMM server, and configuring the SSL certificate for the App Controller website.

Chapter 5, Exploring Advanced Options, provides some of the common day-to-day tasks faced by IT professionals administering a hybrid private and public cloud network. You will be introduced to the PowerShell module for App Controller, Windows Azure PowerShell module installation, and copying VHD files to the Azure cloud.

Chapter 6, Backup and Recovery, introduces you to the choices available for backing up App Controller. It provides step-by-step instructions to back up App Controller.