6410: First Look: Getting Started with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V (1 Day)
About This Clinic
This two-hour clinic provides in-depth knowledge of Windows Server virtualization scenarios, the features that support the scenarios, and a high-level overview of the Windows Virtualization architecture.
Audience Profile
IT Professionals currently experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and/or Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.
Clinic Outline
Module 1: Hyper-V Overview
After completing this module, 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
Module 2: Technical Background and Architecture
After completing this module, 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
Module 3: Managing Hyper-V
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Manage virtualization settings
- Manage virtual hard disks (VHDs)
- Modify virtual hard disks
- Manage virtual networking using the virtual switch
Module 4: Implementation Scenarios
After completing this module, 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
Module 5: Best Practices
After completing this module, 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
- IT Professionals skilled on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003
- Experience with Virtual Server 2005 or Virtual PC 2004/200