This three-day instructor-led course teaches students how to implement and manage Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. It also teaches students how to manage Hyper-V with Solution Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) and with PowerShell.

Forudsætninger

In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should have technical knowledge in the following areas. Windows Server 2000/2003 System Administration. Server Virtualization using Virtual Server 2005 or Virtual PC.

Kursets indhold

Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V This module introduces the concepts related to and the history of server virtualization. Through this module, the student will understand the business need for virtualization and how virtualization fits into their existing environment. Selecting the required hardware and basic installation and configuration are also covered.

Configure Hyper-V Settings and Virtual Networks
This module provides information on the configuration options available on the Hyper-V server and the Hyper-V Virtual Networks.

Hyper-V Remote Administration
This module explores the requirements for remote management of the Hyper-V Server and the tools available for remote management.

Creation of Virtual Hard Drives and Virtual Machines
This module explores the creation of the Hyper-V Virtual Machines and their associated Virtual Hard Drives. The options available for the Virtual Machines and the types of Virtual Hard Drives will be covered. This module also covers the importance of Hyper-V Integration Services and Hypervisor.

Virtual Machine Settings, Snapshots, and High Availability
This module explores the settings available on each Virtual Machines hosted on the Hyper-V server and how to use and manage Virtual Machine snapshots. The module will also cover configuring Hyper-V for high availability and performance monitoring on the Hyper-V server.

Migration of Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
This module provides instruction on how to migrate virtual machines hosted on earlier virtualization technologies to the Hyper-V server.

Introduction to System Center Virtual Machine Manager
This module introduces System Center Virtual Machine Manager and shows how it can be used to manage Hyper-V servers throughout an enterprise.

Managing the VMM Virtual Machine Image Library and Checkpoints
This module explores the Virtual Machine image library and checkpoints available in System Center Virtual Machine Manager.

Windows PowerShell and Disaster Recovery
This module explores how to use PowerShell to manage the Hyper-V server. This module also explores how to backup Virtual Machines in Hyper-V.

Målsætning

After completing this course, students will be able to: Install and configure Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. Understand Hyper-V Virtual Networking. Understand the types of Virtual Hard Drives and their benefits. Create and manage Virtual Machines on the Hyper-V server. Understand how to configure the Hyper-V server to ensure high availability. Monitor the performance of the Hyper-V server. Understand how to use existing virtual machines in the Hyper-V server. Understand the issues with migrating existing Virtual Machines to Hyper-V. Understand how System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) can be used to manage Hyper-V servers throughout the enterprise.

Kursusmateriale

Official Microsoft courseware (MOC) will be used at this course.