Course Outline
Introduction to Hyper-V
- Defining virtualization and its key advantages
- Categories of virtualization: Hardware, Software, Desktop, and Network
- Benchmarking Hyper-V against other platforms such as VMware and VirtualBox
Installing and Configuring Hyper-V
- Reviewing system requirements for Hyper-V
- Deployment on Windows Server and Windows 10/11 systems
- Activating the Hyper-V role via Server Manager and PowerShell
- Initial setup of the Hyper-V Manager interface
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Provisioning new virtual machines
- Adjusting VM configuration settings
- Distinguishing between Generation 1 and Generation 2 VMs
VM Storage Management
- Overview of virtual hard disk formats (VHD, VHDX)
- Creating and linking virtual hard disks
- Storage management: Dynamic vs. Fixed-size disks
Networking in Hyper-V
- Concepts behind Hyper-V virtual switches
- Setting up virtual network adapters
- Implementing VLANs and Hyper-V Network Virtualization
- Deploying multiple VMs with varied configurations
- Configuring storage and network interfaces for VMs
Hyper-V Integration Services
- Role and purpose of Integration Services
- Installation and maintenance of Integration Services
- Key benefits and functional capabilities
Checkpoints and VM Snapshots
- Capturing and managing checkpoints
- Different types of checkpoints
- Best practices for checkpoint usage
Hyper-V Replica and Live Migration
- Setup and configuration of Hyper-V Replica
- Concepts of Live Migration and Shared Nothing Live Migration
- Executing Live Migration processes
- Implementing checkpoint and replica strategies
- Performing live migration of active VMs
Hyper-V Management Tools
- Overview of Hyper-V Manager, Failover Cluster Manager, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
- Administrative tasks using PowerShell
- Remote administration techniques for Hyper-V
Backup and Recovery
- Strategic approaches to Hyper-V backup
- Configuration of Windows Server Backup
- Integration with third-party backup solutions
Securing Hyper-V
- Best practices for securing the Hyper-V infrastructure
- Shielded VMs and the Host Guardian Service
- Security configuration for VMs and the host system
- Utilizing management tools and PowerShell for administration
- Enforcing security protocols for VMs and hosts
Monitoring and Optimizing Performance
- Tools for tracking Hyper-V performance metrics
- Strategies for enhancing VM performance
- Diagnosing and resolving common performance bottlenecks
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with fundamental networking concepts
- A basic grasp of virtualization principles
Target Audience
- System administrators
- IT managers
- Network administrators
- IT professionals
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