Remotely assisted instructional learning (
RAIL)
Instructor-led training (
ILT)
Onsite dedicated training (
OST)
Price
USD $2,495
Special notes
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
Course overview
This 5-day instructor-led course teaches students how to implement and manage Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) V2 solution in an organization. The course also discusses how to install, configure, and deploy Hyper-V and SCVMM.
This course combines HG790 (MOC 6422) and HJ599 (MOC 6331) into a single five-day class.
Prerequisites
In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should have technical knowledge in the following areas:
Windows Server 2000/2003 System Administration
Server Virtualization using Virtual Server 2005 or Virtual PC
Audience
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.
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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
Add VM hosts to VMM; install the VMM agent; add VMware servers to VMM; and create filters
Configure delegated administration; set host or group permissions; and configure VMM settings to support a test environment
Configure access to the VMM Self-Service Portal; configure quotas on the VMM Self-Service Portal; and self-provision VMs using the VMM Self-Service Portal
Add a VMM library including library shares and library servers and manage the contents of VMM library shares
Deploy VMs using multiple methods; and use Intelligent Placement to deploy VMs
Identify considerations for SAN VM migrations; perform a Quick Migration; and use Intelligent Placement to move a VM
Convert a physical computer to a VM
Convert other VM formats to Hyper-V VMs using VMM
Describe considerations for configuring host clustering and describe procedures for configuring host clustering
Describe considerations for configuring guest clustering and describe procedures for configuring guest clustering
Identify scenarios where VMM Checkpoints may be used to meet operational requirements and create a VM Checkpoint
Describe considerations for patch management using System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and deploy patches using WSUS
Describe and configure SCOM reporting
Use SCOM to select potential virtualization targets based on workload and performance characteristics
Describe considerations for monitoring host server utilization; measure and analyze host server utilization; and identify important considerations in growth planning
Monitor and manage the progress of VMM jobs
Locate failed jobs and recover failed jobs
Course outline
Module 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 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
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
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
Using Scripting for Hyper-V Administration
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
Module 4: Creation of Virtual Machines and Virtual Hard Drives
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 Machines and Virtual Hard Drives
Creating New Virtual Hard Drives
Module 5: 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
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
Module 7: Installing System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Module 7 describes the installation prerequisites for VMM and describes the procedure for installing VMM. In addition, Module 7 describes the procedure to install the VMM Administrator Console and the VMM Self-Service Portal.
Lessons:
Installing System Center Virtual Machine Manager Server Components
Installing the VMM Administrator Console
Installing the VMM Self-Service Portal
Lab: Installing System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Installing VMM Server
Installing the VMM Administrator Console
Installing the VMM Self-Service Portal and Configuring a DNS Record
Module 8: Configuring VM Hardware, Hosts, and User Roles
Module 8 describes host server hardware configuration considerations. In addition, Module 8 describes general host server configuration procedures including security configuration procedures.
Lessons:
Adding Hosts to VMM
Configuring Hardware
Configuring VMM Settings
Managing VMM Security
Lab: Configuring VM Hardware, Hosts, and User Roles
Configuring Hosts
Configuring VM Hardware
Configuring User Roles
Module 9: Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal and Library
Module 9 describes considerations and procedures for configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal and Library. This includes enabling user- or group-level access to the Self-Service Portal, configuring quotas, and using the Self-Service Portal to self-provision VMs. In addition, Module 9 describes procedures for maintaining VMM library servers and shares and the contents of library shares.
Lessons:
Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal
Maintaining a VMM Library
Managing Library Files
Lab: Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal and Library
Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal
Maintaining a VMM Library
Module 10: Deploying and Managing VMs
Module 10 describes VM deployment and management tasks. This includes using VMM Intelligent Placement, VM Templates, and other automated VM deployment tools. In addition, Module 10 describes using VMM to move VMs between available hosts.
Lessons:
Deploying VMs
Moving VMs Between Hosts
Lab: Deploying and Managing VMs
Deploying VMs
Using Intelligent Placement
Module 11: Converting from Physical or Virtual Platforms
Module 11 describes important considerations for converting physical and virtual computers to Microsoft VMs. This includes procedures for using deployment agents to execute conversions to Microsoft VMs as well as converting from third-party formats.
Lessons:
Converting Physical Computers to Virtual Machines
Migrating Virtual Machines to Hyper-V
Lab: Converting Virtual Machines Using VMM
Converting a Microsoft Virtual Server VM
Converting a VMware Virtual Machine
Module 12: Deploying Highly Available VMs
Module 12 describes considerations and procedures for deploying clustered VMs.
Lessons:
Introducing Virtual Machine High Availability
Deploying Host Clustering
Deploying Guest Clustering
Lab: Planning for Highly Available Virtual Machines
Designing Host Clustering Hardware
Selecting Guest Clustering Type
Module 13: Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints and Updates
Module 13 describes procedures for managing VMs using checkpoints and updates. This includes identifying scenarios for using VMM VM Checkpoints and procedures for creating VM Checkpoints. In addition, Module 13 describes update deployment using WSUS and SCCM tools
Lessons:
Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints
Managing Virtual Machine Updates
Lab: Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints and Updates
Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints
Managing Virtual Machine Updates
Module 14: Implementing Monitoring and Reporting
Module 14 describes procedures for integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM to extend the capabilities of VMM. This includes using SCOM reporting with VMM. In addition, Module 14 describes using SCOM to select potential virtualization targets and to monitor and plan host server utilization.
Lessons:
Integrating System Center Operations Manager
Performance and Resource Optimization
Planning and Managing Hyper-V
Lab: Configuring VMM and Operations Manager for Reporting
Setting Up VMM for Reporting and PRO
Enabling PRO
Viewing Reports
Module 15: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Jobs
Module 15 describes procedures for monitoring and troubleshooting VMM jobs. This includes monitoring and verifying multiple job types as well as recovering from failed jobs.
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