Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V

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In London

£ 1,050 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Days

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. Suitable for: This course teaches students how to implement and manage Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V with Solution Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) and with PowerShell. It is intended for Windows Server 2003/2008 System Administrators who manage and implement Server Virtualization technologies within their network.

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London
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Valiant House, 4-10 Heneage Lane, EC3A 5DQ

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On request

About this course

Before attending this course, students must have the following pre-requisites:Experience in a System Administrator role.Technical knowledge of Windows Server 2000/2003 System Administration.Technical knowledge of Server Virtualization using Virtual Server 2005 or Virtual PC.

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Course programme

Target Audience
This course teaches students how to implement and manage Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V with Solution Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) and with PowerShell. It is intended for Windows Server 2003/2008 System Administrators who manage and implement Server Virtualization technologies within their network.

Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course, students must have the following pre-requisites:Experience in a System Administrator role.Technical knowledge of Windows Server 2000/2003 System Administration.Technical knowledge of Server Virtualization using Virtual Server 2005 or Virtual PC.

Purpose
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 (SCVMM) can be used to manage Hyper-V servers throughout the enterprise; use PowerShell to manage the Hyper-V server and the virtual machines hosted on the Hyper-V server; implement a disaster recovery plan for Virtual Machines on Hyper-V.

Course outline
  1. Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
  2. Configure Hyper-V Settings and Virtual Networks
  3. Hyper-V Remote Administration
  4. Creation of Virtual Machines and Virtual Hard Drives
  5. Virtual Machine Settings, Snapshots, and High Availability
  6. Migration of Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
  7. Introduction to System Center Virtual Machine Manager
  8. Managing the SCVMM Virtual Machine Image Library and Checkpoints
  9. PowerShell and Disaster Recovery
Module 1:Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
  • This module introduces the concepts related to and the history of server virtualization. The student will understand the business need for virtualization and how virtualization fits into their existing environment.
  • Introducing Windows Server Hyper-V
  • Hyper-V Requirements
  • Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
  • Configure Hyper-V to be Highly Available
  • Lab: Install Hyper-V and Perform Initial Configuration
  • Explain the need for virtualization and list the benefits of Hyper-V on Windows Server 2008.
  • List the hardware requirements for Hyper-V.
  • Install the Hyper-V server role.
  • Recognize the key areas of the Hyper-V management console.
Module 2: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.
  • Configuring Hyper-V Options
  • Configuring the Virtual Network
  • Lab: Configuring Hyper-V and Virtual Networks
  • Understand the configurable settings available in the management console.
  • Understand Hyper-V Virtual Networking.
  • Understand the configurable options for the Virtual Network.
  • How to either isolate the virtual machine from the enterprise network or ensure access to the server on the network.
Module 3:Hyper-V Remote Administration
  • This module explores the requirements for remote management of the Hyper-V Server and the tools available for remote management.
  • Configuring Hyper-V Remote Administration
  • Using Scripting for Hyper-V Administration
  • Lab: Accessing and Managing Hyper-V Remotely
  • Understand how configure the Hyper-V server to allow remote administration.
  • Use Scripting for Hyper-V Administration.
Module 4:Creation of Virtual Machines and Virtual Hard Drives
  • This module explores the creation of the Hyper-V Virtual Machines and their associated Virtual Hard Drives.
  • Creating Virtual Hard Drives
  • Creating Virtual Machines
  • Lab: Creating Virtual Machines and Virtual Hard Drives
  • Understand the types of Virtual Hard Drives and their benefits.
  • Create and manage Virtual Machines on the Hyper-V server.
Module 5: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.
  • Managing Virtual Machine Settings
  • Using Virtual Machine Snapshots
  • Configuring Hyper-V for High Availability
  • Monitoring Hyper-V Performance
  • Lab: Managing Virtual Machine Settings
  • Configure the settings on the Virtual Machine.
  • Use and manage Hyper-V virtual machine snapshots.
  • Configure the Hyper-V server to ensure high availability.
  • Monitor the performance of the Hyper-V server, understand the factors that may affect server performance, and troubleshoot performance issues.
Module 6: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.
  • Migrating Legacy Virtual Machines
  • Understanding the Impact of Migrated VMs
  • Lab: Migrating Legacy Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
  • Understand how to use existing virtual machines in the Hyper-V server.
  • Understand the issues with migrating existing Virtual Machines to Hyper-V.
Module 7: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.
  • Introducing System Center Virtual Machine Manager
  • Managing Virtual Machines with SCVMM
  • Lab: Using SCVMM to Manage Hyper-V
  • Understand how System Center Virtual Machine Manager can be used to manage Hyper-V servers throughout the enterprise.
  • Understand how to manage Hyper-V Virtual Machines using SCVMM.
Module 8:Managing the SCVMM Virtual Machine Image Library and Checkpoints
  • This module explores the Virtual Machine image library and checkpoints available in System Center Virtual Machine Manager.
  • Using the SCVMM Library
  • Managing the Image Library in SCVMM
  • Managing Checkpoints
  • Lab: Managing VM Templates and the Image Library
  • Use of Virtual Machine Image Library.
  • Manage and provide access to the Image Library in SCVMM.
  • Use of the Hyper-V Image Library.
Module 9:PowerShell and Disaster Recovery
  • This module explores how to use PowerShell to manage the Hyper-V server and explores how to backup virtual machines in Hyper-V.
  • Using PowerShell to Manage Hyper-V
  • Virtual Machine Backup and Recovery
  • Lab: Using PowerShell and Disaster Recovery
  • Use PowerShell to manage the Hyper-V server and the virtual machines hosted on the Hyper-V server.
  • Implement a disaster recovery plan for Virtual Machines on Hyper-V.
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Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V

£ 1,050 + VAT