Course Outline
Introduction to Hyper-V
- Definition and benefits of virtualization
- Types of virtualization: Hardware, Software, Desktop, and Network virtualization
- Comparison of Hyper-V with other virtualization platforms (VMware, VirtualBox)
Setting Up Hyper-V
- System requirements for Hyper-V
- Installing Hyper-V on Windows Server and Windows 10/11
- Enabling Hyper-V role using Server Manager and PowerShell
- Initial configuration of Hyper-V Manager
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Creating a new virtual machine
- Configuring VM settings
- Understanding Generation 1 vs. Generation 2 VMs
VM Storage Management
- Types of virtual hard disks (VHD, VHDX)
- Creating and attaching virtual hard disks
- Managing storage: Dynamic vs. Fixed-size disks
Networking in Hyper-V
- Understanding Hyper-V virtual switches
- Configuring virtual network adapters
- VLANs and Hyper-V Network Virtualization
- Creating multiple VMs with different configurations
- Configuring VM storage and networking
Hyper-V Integration Services
- Understanding Integration Services
- Installing and updating Integration Services
- Benefits and functionalities of Integration Services
Checkpoints and VM Snapshots
- Creating and managing checkpoints
- Types of checkpoints
- Best practices for using checkpoints
Hyper-V Replica and Live Migration
- Setting up and configuring Hyper-V Replica
- Understanding Live Migration and Shared Nothing Live Migration
- Configuring and performing Live Migration
- Implementing checkpoints and replicas
- Performing Live Migration of VMs
Hyper-V Management Tools
- Overview of Hyper-V Manager, Failover Cluster Manager, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
- Managing Hyper-V with PowerShell
- Remote management of Hyper-V
Backup and Recovery
- Backup strategies for Hyper-V
- Configuring and using Windows Server Backup
- Integrating Hyper-V with third-party backup solutions
Securing Hyper-V
- Best practices for securing the Hyper-V environment
- Understanding Shielded VMs and Host Guardian Service
- Configuring security settings for VMs and the Hyper-V host
- Using management tools and PowerShell for Hyper-V administration
- Implementing security measures for VMs and hosts
Monitoring and Optimizing Performance
- Tools for monitoring Hyper-V performance
- Optimizing VM performance
- Troubleshooting common performance issues
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of networking
- Basic understanding of virtualization
Audience
- System administrators
- IT managers
- Network administrators
- IT professionals
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