Course 6422A:
Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
About this Course
This three-day instructor-led course teaches students how to implement and manage Windows Server 2008
Hyper-V. It also teaches students how to manage Hyper-V with Solution Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
and with PowerShell.
Audience Profile
The primary audience for this course is Windows Server 2003/2008 System Administrators who manage and
implement Server Virtualization technologies within their network.
The secondary audience for this course is Enterprise System Architects who plan enterprise server resources
with an emphasis on server consolidation.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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 OutlineModule 1: Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
This module introduces the concepts related to and the history of server virtualization. Through this module, the
student will understand the business need for virtualization and how virtualization fits into their existing environment.
Selecting the required hardware and basic installation and configuration are also covered.
Lessons
Introducing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
Hyper-V Requirements
Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
Configure Hyper-V to Be Highly Available
Lab : Install Hyper-V and Perform Initial Configuration
Install Hyper-V
Explore the Hyper-V Management Console
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain the need for virtualization and list the benefits of Hyper-V on Windows Server 2008.
List the hardware requirements for Hyper-V.
Install the Hyper-V server role.
Recognize the key areas of the Hyper-V management console.
Module 2: Configure Hyper-V Settings and Virtual Networks
This module provides information on the configuration options available on the Hyper-V server and the Hyper-V
Virtual Networks.
Lessons
Configuring Hyper-V Options
Configuring the Virtual Network
Lab : Configuring Hyper-V and Virtual Networks
Configure Hyper-V Server Settings
Configure Hyper-V Virtual Networks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand the configurable settings available in the management console.
Understand Hyper-V Virtual Networking.
Understand the configurable options for the Virtual Network.
Understand how to either isolate the virtual machine from the enterprise network or ensure access to
the server on the network.
Module 3: Hyper-V Remote Administration
This module explores the requirements for remote management of the Hyper-V Server and the tools available for
remote management.
Lessons
Configuring Hyper-V Remote Administration
Connecting to Hyper-V Remotely
Lab : 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand how configure the Hyper-V server to allow remote administration.
Understand the options available to connect to the Hyper-V server and the scenarios to which these
options apply.
Configure Windows Firewall and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to facilitate remote connectivity.
Module 4: Creation of Virtual Hard Drives and Virtual Machines
This module explores the creation of the Hyper-V Virtual Machines and their associated Virtual Hard Drives. The
options available for the Virtual Machines and the types of Virtual Hard Drives will be covered. This module also
covers the importance of Hyper-V Integration Services and Hypervisor.
Lessons
Creating Virtual Hard Drives
Creating Virtual Machines
Lab : Creating Virtual Hard Drives and Virtual Machines
Creating New Virtual Hard Disks
Creating New Virtual Machines
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand the types of Virtual Hard Drives and their benefits.
Create and manage Virtual Machines on the Hyper-V server.
Module 5: Virtual Machine Settings, Snapshots, and High Availability
This module explores the settings available on each Virtual Machines hosted on the Hyper-V server and how to use
and manage Virtual Machine snapshots. The module will also cover configuring Hyper-V for high availability and
performance monitoring on the Hyper-V server.
Lessons
Managing Virtual Machine Settings
Using Virtual Machine Snapshots
Configuring Hyper-V for High Availability
Monitoring Hyper-V Performance
Lab : Managing Virtual Machine Settings
Configure Virtual Machine Settings
Monitor Hyper-V Performance
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure the settings on the Virtual Machine.
Use and manage Hyper-V Virtual Machine snapshots.
Configure the Hyper-V server to ensure high availability.
Monitor the performance of the Hyper-V server, understand the factors that may affect server
performance, and troubleshoot performance issues.
Module 6: Migration of Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
This module provides instruction on how to migrate virtual machines hosted on earlier virtualization technologies to
the Hyper-V server.
Lessons
Migrating Legacy Virtual Machines
Understanding the Impact of Migrated VMs
Lab : Migrating Legacy Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
Migrate Existing Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
Troubleshoot Issues on the Migrated VMs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand how to use existing Virtual Machines in the Hyper-V server.
Understand the issues with migrating existing Virtual Machines to Hyper-V.
Module 7: Introduction to System Center Virtual Machine Manager
This module introduces System Center Virtual Machine Manager and shows how it can be used to manage Hyper-V
servers throughout an enterprise.
Lessons
Introducing System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Managing Virtual Machines with VMM
Lab : 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand how System Center Virtual Machine Manager can be used to manage Hyper-V servers
throughout the enterprise.
Understand how to manage Hyper-V Virtual Machines using VMM.
Module 8: Managing the VMM Virtual Machine Image Library and Checkpoints
This module explores the Virtual Machine image library and checkpoints available in System Center Virtual Machine
Manager.
Lessons
Using the VMM Library
Managing the Image Library in VMM
Managing Checkpoints
Lab : Using the VMM Library
Configuring Library Resources
Working with Templates
Creating Profiles
Deploying a Virtual Machine from the Library
Creating a Self-Service Policy
Lab : Managing Checkpoints
Performing Checkpoint Operations
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use of Virtual Machine Image Library.
Manage and provide access to the Image Library in VMM.
Use of the Hyper-V Image Library.
Module 9: Windows PowerShell and Disaster Recovery
This module explores how to use PowerShell to manage the Hyper-V server. This module also explores how to
backup Virtual Machines in Hyper-V.
Lessons
Using PowerShell to Manage Hyper-V
Virtual Machine Backup and Recovery
Lab : 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 : Creating Backups
Using Windows Server Backup to Backup Virtual Machines
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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.
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