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Course Outline

Introduction to Hyper-V

  • Defining virtualization and its key advantages
  • Exploring virtualization types: Hardware, Software, Desktop, and Network
  • Evaluating Hyper-V against other platforms like VMware and VirtualBox

Setting Up Hyper-V

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

Creating and Managing Virtual Machines (VMs)

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

VM Storage Management

  • Reviewing virtual hard disk formats (VHD, VHDX)
  • Creating and connecting virtual hard disks
  • Storage management strategies: Dynamic vs. Fixed-size disks

Networking in Hyper-V

  • Analyzing Hyper-V virtual switches
  • Setting up virtual network adapters
  • Implementing VLANs and Hyper-V Network Virtualization
  • Building multiple VMs with varied configurations
  • Refining VM storage and network settings

Hyper-V Integration Services

  • Comprehending the role of Integration Services
  • Installation and update procedures
  • Key benefits and functionalities offered

Checkpoints and VM Snapshots

  • Creating and administering checkpoints
  • Types of checkpoints available
  • Best practices for checkpoint usage

Hyper-V Replica and Live Migration

  • Configuring Hyper-V Replica
  • Understanding Live Migration and Shared Nothing Live Migration
  • Executing Live Migration workflows
  • Deploying checkpoints and replicas
  • Migrating VMs across hosts

Hyper-V Management Tools

  • Overview of Hyper-V Manager, Failover Cluster Manager, and SCVMM
  • Administering Hyper-V via PowerShell
  • Remote administration techniques

Backup and Recovery

  • Strategizing Hyper-V backups
  • Using Windows Server Backup
  • Integrating third-party backup solutions

Securing Hyper-V

  • Best practices for environment security
  • Shielded VMs and the Host Guardian Service
  • Security configuration for VMs and hosts
  • Utilizing management tools and PowerShell for security administration
  • Enforcing security controls on VMs and host systems

Monitoring and Optimizing Performance

  • Performance monitoring tools
  • Optimizing VM efficiency
  • Resolving common performance bottlenecks

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental networking knowledge
  • Basic comprehension of virtualization concepts

Target Audience

  • System Administrators
  • IT Managers
  • Network Administrators
  • IT Professionals
 21 Hours

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