6422 Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
Course Outline
Module 1: 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.
Lessons
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
Install Hyper-V
Explore the Hyper-V Management Console
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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.
Lessons
Configuring Hyper-V Options
Configuring the Virtual Network
Lab : Configuring Hyper-V and Virtual Networks
Configure Hyper-V Server Settings
Configure Hyper-V Virtual Networks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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.
Lessons
Configuring Hyper-V Remote Administration
Using Scripting for Hyper-V Administration
Lab : Accessing and Managing Hyper-V Remotely
Configure the Windows Firewall
Install the Hyper-V Manager on Windows Vista
Connect to the Hyper-V Server Remotely
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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. 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.
Lessons
Creating Virtual Hard Drives
Creating Virtual Machines
Lab : Creating Virtual Machines and Virtual Hard Drives
Creating New Virtual Hard Drives
Creating New Virtual Hard Drives
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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. The module will also cover configuring Hyper-V for high availability and performance monitoring on the Hyper-V server.
Lessons
Managing Virtual Machine Settings
Using Virtual Machine Snapshots
Configuring Hyper-V for High Availability
Monitoring Hyper-V Performance
Lab : Managing Virtual Machine Settings
Configure Virtual Machine Settings
Monitor Hyper-V Performance
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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.
Lessons
Migrating Legacy Virtual Machines
Understanding the Impact of Migrated VMs
Lab : Migrating Legacy Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
Migrate Existing Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
Troubleshoot Issues on the Migrated VMs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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.
Lessons
Introducing System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Managing Virtual Machines with SCVMM
Lab : Using SCVMM to Manage Hyper-V
Importing and Managing the Hyper-V Server using SCVMM
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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.
Lessons
Using the SCVMM Library
Managing the Image Library in SCVMM
Managing Checkpoints
Lab : Managing VM Templates and the Image Library
Managing VM Snapshot
Using the Image Library
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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. This module also explores how to backup virtual machines in Hyper-V.
Lessons
Using PowerShell to Manage Hyper-V
Virtual Machine Backup and Recovery
Lab : Using PowerShell and Disaster Recovery
Create and Manage and Recover VM Snapshots
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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