Hyper-V Virtualization

• Basic knowledge of networking
• Basic understanding of virtualization

Audience

• System administrators
• IT managers
• Network administrators
• IT professionals

Hyper-V is a native hypervisor developed by Microsoft that enables the creation and management of virtualized computing environments. It allows users to create and run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server, effectively utilizing hardware resources and improving efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators who wish to effectively deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Hyper-V environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand virtualization concepts and configure Hyper-V.
• Create and manage virtual machines, VM storage, and networking.
• Utilize advanced Hyper-V features and secure Hyper-V environments.
• Monitor and optimize Hyper-V performance.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Hyper-V

• Definition and benefits of virtualization
• Types of virtualization: Hardware, Software, Desktop, and Network virtualization
• Comparison of Hyper-V with other virtualization 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 Virtualization
• 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 Optimizing Performance

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

Summary and Next Steps