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.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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
• 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
