6410 First Look: Getting Started with Server Virtualization in Windows Server® 2008 (Beta 3)
First Look Clinic Outline
Session 1: Hyper-V Overview
After completing this session, students will be able to:
• Explain how Hyper-V is a feature of Windows Server 2008
• Identify the requirements and features of Hyper-V
• Identify Hyper-V core design scenarios
Session 2: Technical Background and Architecture
After completing this session, students will be able to:
• Explain how the underlying architecture of Hyper-V is structured
• Explain how to install Hyper-V on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 Server Core computers
• Explain how to perform and automate common management tasks using tools such as Windows PowerShell
• Explain the capabilities of System Center Virtual Machine Manager and how it can be leveraged to manage Hyper-V servers
• Identify other features and capabilities of Hyper-V
• Explain how Hyper-V can be used to create highly available servers
Session 3: Managing Hyper-V
After completing this session, students will be able to:
• Manage virtualization settings
• Manage virtual hard disks (VHDs)
• Modify virtual hard disks
• Manage virtual networking using the virtual switch
Session 4: Implementation Scenarios
After completing this session, students will be able to:
• Identify how Hyper-V can be used for server consolidation
• Identify how Hyper-V can be used in a dynamic data center
• Identify how Hyper-V can be used for branch office operations
• Identify how Hyper-V can be used in testing and development
Session 5: Best Practices
After completing this session, students will be able to:
• Identify best practices for Hyper-V hardware
• Identify best practices for Hyper-V disks
• Identify best practices for installing Hyper-V enhancements