Course Outline
Introduction to Hyper-V
- Defining virtualization and its key advantages
- Overview of virtualization types: Hardware, Software, Desktop, and Network
- Comparing Hyper-V with alternative platforms such as VMware and VirtualBox
Setting Up Hyper-V
- Reviewing system requirements for Hyper-V deployment
- Installing Hyper-V on Windows Server and Windows 10/11
- Activating the Hyper-V role via Server Manager and PowerShell
- Performing initial configuration within Hyper-V Manager
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Provisioning a new virtual machine
- Adjusting VM configuration settings
- Distinguishing between Generation 1 and Generation 2 VMs
VM Storage Management
- Exploring virtual hard disk formats (VHD, VHDX)
- Creating and attaching virtual hard disks
- Storage management strategies: Dynamic vs. 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
- Configuring dedicated VM storage and network pathways
Hyper-V Integration Services
- Overview of Integration Services capabilities
- Installing and maintaining Integration Services updates
- Key benefits and functional aspects of Integration Services
Checkpoints and VM Snapshots
- Creating and managing VM checkpoints
- Different types of checkpoints
- Best practices for checkpoint utilization
Hyper-V Replica and Live Migration
- Setting up and configuring Hyper-V Replica
- Understanding Live Migration and Shared Nothing Live Migration
- Configuring and executing Live Migration
- Implementing checkpoint and replica strategies
- Executing Live Migration for 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
- Remote administration of Hyper-V instances
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
- Best practices for hardening the Hyper-V environment
- Understanding Shielded VMs and the Host Guardian Service
- Configuring security parameters for VMs and the Hyper-V host
- Utilizing management tools and PowerShell for secure administration
- Implementing security controls for VMs and hosts
Monitoring and Optimizing Performance
- Tools and methods for monitoring Hyper-V performance
- Strategies for optimizing VM performance
- Diagnosing and resolving common performance issues
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of networking principles
- Basic comprehension of virtualization concepts
Target Audience
- System administrators
- IT managers
- Network administrators
- IT professionals
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