На сайте VMware доступна следующая обзорная документация по vSphere 5.1:
Introduction to vSphere Replication
Introduction to Data Protection
VMware What is new vSphere 5.1
Whats New VMware vSphere 5.1 Performance Technical Whitepaper
Whats New VMware vSphere 5.1 Storage Technical Whitepaper
Whats New VMware vSphere 5.1 Platform Technical Whitepaper
Whats New VMware vSphere 5.1 Network Technical Whitepaper
VMware vSphere 5.1 vMotion Architecture, Performance and Best Practices
Impact of Enhanced vMotion Compatibility on Application Performance
Storage I/O Performance on VMware vSphere 5.1 over 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel
What’s new in VMware vSphere Storage Appliance
What’s new in vCloud Director 5.1