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Course Outline
Introduction to Hyper-V
- Definition and benefits of virtualisation.
- Types of virtualisation: Hardware, Software, Desktop, and Network virtualisation.
- Comparison of Hyper-V with other virtualisation 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 Virtualisation.
- 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 Optimising Performance
- Tools for monitoring Hyper-V performance.
- Optimising VM performance.
- Troubleshooting common performance issues.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of networking.
- Basic understanding of virtualisation.
Audience
- System administrators.
- IT managers.
- Network administrators.
- IT professionals.
21 Hours
Testimonials (3)
The knowledge and the patience from the trainer to answer to our questions.
Calin Avram - REGNOLOGY ROMANIA S.R.L.
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The availability of the virtual desktop as form of sandbox for the participants to tinker with is great!
Benedict - Questronix Corporation
Course - OpenShift 4 for Administrators
lost of hands on excercises (labs)
