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Course Outline

Introduction to Hyper-V

  • Definitions and advantages of virtualization
  • Categorization of virtualization: Hardware, Software, Desktop, and Network types
  • Comparative analysis of Hyper-V against alternative platforms (VMware, VirtualBox)

Deploying Hyper-V

  • Hardware and software prerequisites for Hyper-V
  • Installation procedures on Windows Server and Windows 10/11
  • Activating the Hyper-V role via Server Manager and PowerShell
  • Initial setup and configuration of Hyper-V Manager

Virtual Machine (VM) Creation and Administration

  • Provisioning new virtual machines
  • Adjusting VM settings
  • Distinguishing between Generation 1 and Generation 2 VMs

Managing VM Storage

  • Virtual hard disk formats (VHD, VHDX)
  • Creation and attachment of virtual disks
  • Storage management: Dynamic versus Fixed-size disks

Networking within Hyper-V

  • Concepts behind Hyper-V virtual switches
  • Setup of virtual network adapters
  • Implementation of VLANs and Hyper-V Network Virtualization
  • Provisioning multiple VMs with distinct configurations
  • Configuration of VM storage and network connectivity

Hyper-V Integration Services

  • Role and function of Integration Services
  • Installation and maintenance of Integration Services
  • Key benefits and capabilities provided

Checkpoints and VM Snapshots

  • Creation and management of checkpoints
  • Different types of checkpoints
  • Best practices for checkpoint utilization

Hyper-V Replica and Live Migration

  • Configuration of Hyper-V Replica
  • Concepts of Live Migration and Shared Nothing Live Migration
  • Execution and setup of Live Migration
  • Implementation of checkpoints and replication
  • Performing Live Migration for VMs

Hyper-V Administration Tools

  • Overview of Hyper-V Manager, Failover Cluster Manager, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
  • Automation and management using PowerShell
  • Remote administration capabilities

Backup and Recovery Strategies

  • Effective backup methodologies for Hyper-V
  • Configuration of Windows Server Backup
  • Integration with third-party backup solutions

Enhancing Hyper-V Security

  • Best practices for securing the Hyper-V environment
  • Understanding Shielded VMs and the Host Guardian Service
  • Configuration of security policies for VMs and the host
  • Leveraging management tools and PowerShell for administration
  • Implementation of security controls for VMs and hosts

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

  • Available tools for tracking Hyper-V performance
  • Strategies for optimizing VM performance
  • Diagnosing common performance issues

Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of networking
  • Basic grasp of virtualization principles

Intended Audience

  • System administrators
  • IT managers
  • Network administrators
  • IT professionals
 21 Hours

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