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Introduction to Hyper-V

  • Definition and advantages of virtualization
  • Virtualization categories: Hardware, Software, Desktop, and Network virtualization
  • Comparative analysis of Hyper-V against other platforms (VMware, VirtualBox)

Deploying Hyper-V

  • System prerequisites for Hyper-V
  • Installing Hyper-V on Windows Server and Windows 10/11
  • Activating the Hyper-V role via Server Manager and PowerShell
  • Initial setup of Hyper-V Manager

Provisioning and Managing Virtual Machines (VMs)

  • Creating a new virtual machine
  • Tailoring VM settings
  • Distinguishing between Generation 1 and Generation 2 VMs

VM Storage Administration

  • Varieties of virtual hard disks (VHD, VHDX)
  • Creating and mounting virtual hard disks
  • Managing storage: Dynamic vs. Fixed-size disks

Hyper-V Networking

  • Comprehending Hyper-V virtual switches
  • Configuring virtual network adapters
  • VLANs and Hyper-V Network Virtualization
  • Provisioning multiple VMs with distinct configurations
  • Setting up VM storage and network connectivity

Hyper-V Integration Services

  • Understanding Integration Services
  • Installing and updating Integration Services
  • Key benefits and functionalities of Integration Services

Checkpoints and VM Snapshots

  • Creating and administering checkpoints
  • Different types of checkpoints
  • Best practices for checkpoint usage

Hyper-V Replica and Live Migration

  • Setting up and configuring Hyper-V Replica
  • Understanding Live Migration and Shared Nothing Live Migration
  • Configuring and executing Live Migration
  • Implementing checkpoints and replication
  • Performing Live Migration of VMs

Hyper-V Administration Tools

  • Overview of Hyper-V Manager, Failover Cluster Manager, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
  • Managing Hyper-V via PowerShell
  • Remote management of Hyper-V

Backup and Recovery

  • Backup strategies for Hyper-V
  • Configuring and utilizing 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
  • Utilizing management tools and PowerShell for Hyper-V administration
  • Implementing security measures for VMs and hosts

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

  • Tools for tracking Hyper-V performance
  • Optimizing VM performance
  • Troubleshooting common performance issues

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of networking
  • Basic comprehension of virtualization

Target Audience

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

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