What You'll Learn

• Install and configure Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
• Understand Hyper-V Virtual Networking
• Understand the types of Virtual Hard Drives and their benefits
• Create and manage Virtual Machines on the Hyper-V server
• Understand how to configure the Hyper-V server to ensure high availability
• Monitor the performance of the Hyper-V server
• Understand how to use existing virtual machines in the Hyper-V server
• Understand the issues with migrating existing Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
• Understand how System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) can be used to manage Hyper-V servers throughout the enterprise
• Use PowerShell to manage the Hyper-V server and the virtual machines hosted on the Hyper-V server.
• Implement a disaster recovery plan for Virtual Machines on Hyper-V

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V

• Introducing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
• Hyper-V Requirements
• Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
• Configure Hyper-V to Be Highly Available

2. Configure Hyper-V Settings and Virtual Networks

• Configuring Hyper-V Options
• Configuring the Virtual Network

3. Hyper-V Remote Administration

• Configuring Hyper-V Remote Administration
• Connecting to Hyper-V Remotely

4. Creation of Virtual Hard Drives and Virtual Machines

• Creating Virtual Hard Drives
• Creating Virtual Machines

5. Virtual Machine Settings, Snapshots, and High Availability

• Managing Virtual Machine Settings
• Using Virtual Machine Snapshots
• Configuring Hyper-V for High Availability
• Monitoring Hyper-V Performance

6. Migration of Virtual Machines to Hyper-V

• Migrating Legacy Virtual Machines
• Understanding the Impact of Migrated VMs

7. Introduction to System Center Virtual Machine Manager

• Introducing System Center Virtual Machine Manager
• Managing Virtual Machines with VMM

8. Managing the VMM Virtual Machine Image Library and Checkpoints

• Using the VMM Library
• Managing the Image Library in VMM
• Managing Checkpoints

9. Windows PowerShell and Disaster Recovery

• Using PowerShell to Manage Hyper-V
• Virtual Machine Backup and Recovery

Labs

Lab 1. Install Hyper-V and Perform Initial Configuration

• Install Hyper-V
• Explore the Hyper-V Management Console

Lab 2. Configuring Hyper-V and Virtual Networks

• Configure Hyper-V Server Settings
• Configure Hyper-V Virtual Networks

Lab 3. Accessing and Managing Hyper-V Remotely

• Configure the Windows Firewall
• Install the Hyper-V Manager on Windows Vista
• Connect to the Hyper-V Server Remotely

Lab 4. Creating Virtual Hard Drives and Virtual Machines

• Creating New Virtual Hard Disks
• Creating New Virtual Machines

Lab 5. Managing Virtual Machine Settings

• Configure Virtual Machine Settings
• Monitor Hyper-V Performance

Lab 6. Migrating Legacy Virtual Machines to Hyper-V

• Migrate Existing Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
• Troubleshoot Issues on the Migrated VMs

Lab 7. Using VMM to Manage Hyper-V

• Configuring VMM
• Managing Hosts
• Creating a New Virtual Machine
• Creating a VM from an Existing Hard Disk
• Converting a VMware Virtual Machine
• VMM Administration

Lab 8. Using the VMM Library

Lab 9. Managing Checkpoints

• Performing Checkpoint Operations

Lab 10. Using PowerShell with VMM

• Introducing the VMM Command Shell
• Using Basic PowerShell Cmdlets
• Using VMM Cmdlets
• PowerShell Scripts in VMM Wizards
• Creating a Simple VMM Script

Lab 11. Creating Backups

• Using Windows Server Backup to Backup Virtual Machines

Classroom Dates and Locations

Date	Location
Nov 3 - 5, 2010	Toronto, ON	Register
Nov 3 - 5, 2010	Ottawa, ON	Register
Nov 3 - 5, 2010	Montreal, QC	Register
Nov 3 - 5, 2010	Halifax, NS	Register
Dec 13 - 15, 2010	Winnipeg, MB	Register
Dec 13 - 15, 2010	Mississauga, ON	Register
Dec 13 - 15, 2010	Kitchener, ON	Register
Jan 5 - 7, 2011	Victoria, BC	Register
Jan 5 - 7, 2011	Vancouver, BC	Register
Jan 5 - 7, 2011	Edmonton, AB	Register
Jan 5 - 7, 2011	Calgary, AB	Register
Feb 23 - 25, 2011	Toronto, ON	Register
Feb 23 - 25, 2011	Ottawa, ON	Register
Feb 23 - 25, 2011	Montreal, QC	Register
Feb 23 - 25, 2011	Halifax, NS	Register
Mar 21 - 23, 2011	Winnipeg, MB	Register
Mar 21 - 23, 2011	Mississauga, ON	Register
Mar 21 - 23, 2011	Kitchener, ON	Register
Apr 18 - 20, 2011	Victoria, BC	Register
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Apr 18 - 20, 2011	Edmonton, AB	Register
Apr 18 - 20, 2011	Calgary, AB	Register
May 31 - Jun 2, 2011	Winnipeg, MB	Register
May 31 - Jun 2, 2011	Mississauga, ON	Register
May 31 - Jun 2, 2011	Kitchener, ON	Register

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