Course Outline
Introduction to Hyper-V
- Defining virtualization and outlining its key benefits
- Exploring virtualization types: Hardware, Software, Desktop, and Network virtualization
- Benchmarking Hyper-V against other platforms such as VMware and VirtualBox
Configuring Hyper-V
- Reviewing system prerequisites for Hyper-V
- Installing Hyper-V on Windows Server as well as Windows 10/11
- Activating the Hyper-V role via Server Manager and PowerShell
- Performing initial setup of Hyper-V Manager
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Initiating the creation of a new virtual machine
- Adjusting VM-specific configurations
- Differentiating between Generation 1 and Generation 2 VMs
VM Storage Management
- Examining virtual hard disk formats (VHD, VHDX)
- Generating and attaching virtual hard disks
- Managing storage options: Dynamic versus Fixed-size disks
Networking in Hyper-V
- Understanding Hyper-V virtual switches
- Setting up virtual network adapters
- Implementing VLANs and Hyper-V Network Virtualization
- Deploying multiple VMs with varied configurations
- Tailoring VM storage and network settings
Hyper-V Integration Services
- Gaining insight into Integration Services
- Installing and maintaining Integration Services
- Recognizing the advantages and functionalities provided by Integration Services
Checkpoints and VM Snapshots
- Establishing and overseeing checkpoints
- Identifying different checkpoint types
- Adhering to best practices for checkpoint usage
Hyper-V Replica and Live Migration
- Configuring and deploying Hyper-V Replica
- Understanding Live Migration and Shared Nothing Live Migration
- Executing and configuring Live Migration
- Implementing checkpoint and replica strategies
- Performing Live Migration of VMs
Hyper-V Management Tools
- Overview of Hyper-V Manager, Failover Cluster Manager, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
- Administering Hyper-V using PowerShell
- Managing Hyper-V remotely
Backup and Recovery
- Developing backup strategies for Hyper-V
- Configuring and utilizing Windows Server Backup
- Integrating Hyper-V with third-party backup solutions
Securing Hyper-V
- Applying best practices for hardening the Hyper-V environment
- Understanding Shielded VMs and the Host Guardian Service
- Configuring security protocols for VMs and the Hyper-V host
- Leveraging management tools and PowerShell for Hyper-V administration
- Enforcing security controls for VMs and hosts
Monitoring and Optimizing Performance
- Utilizing tools to monitor Hyper-V performance
- Enhancing VM performance efficiency
- Diagnosing and resolving common performance bottlenecks
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with fundamental networking concepts
- A basic grasp of virtualization technologies
Target Audience
- System administrators
- IT managers
- Network administrators
- General IT professionals
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