6410/6411 - Getting Started with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V with Hands on Labs

Course Code: 6410/6411
Course Duration: 1 days
Course Price: 600.00
Availability:
Overview & Objectives:
This one-day instructor-led course 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. This course is also delivered in-conjunction with course 6411: Getting Started with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Hands on Labs.
Skills Gained:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Create and manage virtual machines.
  • Query virtual machine information using Microsoft Windows PowerShell.
Course Modules:

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

Exercise 1: Configuring Microsoft Hyper-V

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Open the Windows Virtualization Management Console
• Configure Virtualization Settings
• Create a New Virtual Network Switch
• Create a New Virtual Hard Disk

Exercise 2: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Create a New Virtual Machine
• Add a Hard Drive to the Virtual Machine
• Start a Virtual Machine

Exercise 3: Exploring Microsoft Hyper-V Using Windows PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Display Available Microsoft Hyper-V WMI Objects
• Explore Virtualization System Management Service
• Explore a Virtual Machine
Who Should Attend:
This course is intended for IT professionals who would like to become familiar with managing virtual machines using Microsoft Hyper-V. You will begin by exploring the Microsoft Windows Virtualization Management tool and administering virtual machines. You will then work with a running virtual machine. Finally, you will use Windows PowerShell to query virtual machine information using the WMI provider.
Prerequisites:

• IT Professionals skilled on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003
• Experience with Virtual Server 2005 or Virtual PC 2004/2007
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