Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center - 20409 Course Outline
(5 days)
Version 2012
Overview
Get hands-on instruction and practice implementing Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V and System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager in this 5-day Microsoft Official Course. This course provides the hands-on training that can help you prepare for the Microsoft Specialist exam 74-409: Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center. You will learn the skills you need to deploy and manage a Microsoft Server Virtualization infrastructure in an enterprise environment. You will learn how to configure, manage, and maintain Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V and System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager including networking and storage services. You will learn how to configure key Microsoft Server Virtualization features such as Generation 2 Virtual Machines, Replication Extension, Online Export, Cross-Version Live Migration, Online VHDX Resizing, Live Migration Performance tuning as well as Dynamic Virtual Switch Load Balancing and virtual Receive Side Scaling (vRSS). As part of the learning experience, you will perform hands-on exercises in a virtual lab environment. NOTE: This course is based on Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview and System Center 2012 R2 Preview. This course is designed for experienced IT professionals who support medium to large enterprises and have experience administering Windows Server 2012.
*** NOTE: An updated version of this class is available ***
The updated version of this class using Windows Server 2016 and System Center 2016 is available. For details on this alternative format, go to
Implementing a Software-Defined Data Center
Audience Profile
This course is intended for IT professionals who are responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining a virtualization infrastructure or are interested in learning about current Microsoft Virtualization technologies. The secondary audience for this course includes IT decision makers who will determine which virtualization product to implement in their data centers.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
An understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts
An understanding of different storage technologies and concepts
The ability to work in a team/virtual team
An understanding of Windows PowerShell
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Evaluate an organizations virtualization requirements and plan for server virtualization.
Install and configure the Hyper-V server role.
Create virtual machines, create and manage virtual hard disks and work with snapshots.
Create and configure virtual machine networks in a Hyper-V environment.
Implement virtual machine movement and Hyper-V Replica.
Provide high availability for Hyper-V environment by implementing failover clustering.
Manage virtual environment by using System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager.
Manage networking and storage infrastructure in Virtual Machine Manager.
Configure and manage Virtual Machine Manager library and library objects.
Create and manage virtual machines by using Virtual Machine Manager.
Create and manage clouds by using System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager.
Create and manage services in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager.
Protect virtualization infrastructure by using Windows Server Backup and Data Protection Manager.
Course Outline
Module 1: Evaluating the Environment for Virtualization
This module provides an overview of Microsoft virtualization technologies and the various components of System Center 2012 R2. The module also explains how to evaluate the current environment for virtualization and extend virtualization to the cloud.
Lessons
Overview of Microsoft Virtualization
Overview of System Center 2012 R2 Components
Evaluating Current Environment for Virtualization
Extending Virtualization to the Cloud
Lab : Evaluating the Environment for Virtualization
Selecting the Appropriate Virtualization Method
Accessing the Environment by Using MAP
Module 2: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role
This module describes how to install and manage the Hyper-V server role. The module also explains how to configure Hyper-V settings, storage, and networking.
Lessons
Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
Managing Hyper-V
Configuring Hyper-V Settings
Hyper-V Host Storage and Networking
Lab : Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role
Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
Configuring Hyper-V Settings
Accessing and Managing Hyper-V Remotely
Module 3: Creating and Managing Virtual Hard Disks, Virtual Machines, and Checkpoints
This module explains how to create and configure virtual hard disks and virtual machines. The module then describes how to install, import, monitor, and manage virtual machines.
Lessons
Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks
Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines
Installing and Importing Virtual Machines
Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints
Monitoring Hyper-V
Designing and Managing Virtual Machines
Lab : Creating and Managing Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines
Creating and Managing Virtual Hard Disks
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
Lab : Creating and Managing Checkpoints, and Monitoring Hyper-V
Importing Virtual Machines and Working with Checkpoints
Monitoring Hyper-V
Module 4: Creating and Configuring Virtual Machine Networks
This module explains how to create and use Hyper-V virtual switches and Hyper-V networking features. The module also describes how to configure and implement Hyper-V network virtualization.
Lessons
Creating and Using Hyper-V Virtual Switches
Advanced Hyper-V Networking Features
Configuring and Using Hyper-V Network Virtualization
Lab : Creating and Configuring Virtual Machine Networks
Creating and Using Hyper-V Virtual Switches
Configuring and Using Advanced Virtual Switch Features
Configuring Hyper-V Network Virtualization
Module 5: Virtual Machine Movement and Hyper-V Replica
This module describes how to provide high availability and redundancy for virtualization. The module also explains how to implement virtual machine movement and Hyper-V Replica.
Lessons
Providing High Availability and Redundancy for Virtualization
Implementing Virtual Machine Movement
Implementing and Managing Hyper-V Replica
Lab : Virtual Machine Movement and Hyper-V Replica
Moving Hyper-V Storage and Virtual Machines
Configuring and Managing Hyper-V Replica
Module 6: Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
This module provides an overview of failover clustering. The module also describes how configure shared storage, and how to implement failover clustering with Hyper-V.
Lessons
Overview of Failover Clustering
Configuring and Using Shared Storage
Implementing and Managing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
Lab : Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
Creating Hyper-V Failover Cluster
Managing Hyper-V Failover Cluster
Module 7: Installing and Configuring System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
This module describes how to integrate System Center and server virtualization. The module also describes how to install System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager, add hosts, and manage host groups.
Lessons
Integrating System Center and Server Virtualization
Overview of System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager
Installing System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Adding Hosts and Managing Host Groups
Lab : Installing and Configuring System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Installing and Configuring System Center 2012 VMM SP1
Managing Hosts and Host Groups
Module 8: Managing the Networking and Storage Infrastructure in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
This module describes how to manage networking infrastructure, storage infrastructure, and infrastructure updates.
Lessons
Managing Networking Infrastructure
Managing Storage Infrastructure
Managing Infrastructure Updates
Lab : Managing the Networking and Storage Infrastructure in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Implementing a Network Infrastructure
Implementing a Storage Infrastructure
Managing Infrastructure Updates
Module 9: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines by Using Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
This module explains how to create, clone, and convert virtual machines. The module also provides an overview of virtual machine updating.
Lessons
Virtual Machine Management Tasks in VMM
Creating, Cloning, and Converting Virtual Machines
Overview of Virtual Machine Updating
Lab : Creating and Managing Virtual Machines by Using System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Creating a Virtual Machine and Modifying Its Properties
Cloning a Virtual Machine
Module 10: Configuring and Managing the System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine
This module provides an overview of the Virtual Machine Library. The module also describes how to work with profiles and templates.
Lessons
Overview of the Virtual Machine Manager Library
Working With Profiles and Templates
Lab : Configuring and Managing the System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager SP1 Library and Library Objects
Configuring and Managing the Virtual Machine Manager Library
Creating and Managing Profiles and Templates
Module 11: Managing Clouds in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
This module provides an introduction to clouds and describes how to create and manage a cloud. The module also describes how to work with user roles in VMM.
Lessons
Introduction to Clouds
Creating and Managing a Cloud
Working With User Roles in Virtual Machine Manager
Lab : Working With User Roles in Virtual Machine Manager
Creating a Cloud
Working With User Roles
Deploying Virtual Machines to a Cloud
Module 12: Managing Services in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager and App Controller
This module provides an overview of services in System Center 2012 R2 VMM. The module also describes how to create and manage services in VMM and how to use System Center 2012 R2 App Controller.
Lessons
Understanding Services in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Creating and Managing Services in VMM
Using System Center 2012 R2 App Controller
Lab : Managing Services in System Center 2012 R2 VMM and App Controller
Creating a Service Template
Deploying a Service and Updating Service Template
Configuring an App Controller
Deploying Virtual Machine in App Controller
Module 13: Protecting and Monitoring Virtualization Infrastructure
This module provides an overview of backup and restore options for virtual machines. The module describes how to use DPM and System Center Operations Manager for protection, monitoring, and reporting.
Lessons
Overview of Backup and Restore Options for Virtual Machines
Protecting Virtualization Infrastructure by Using Data Protection Manager
Using System Center Operations Manager for Monitoring and Reporting
Integrating Virtual Machine Manager with Operations Manager
Lab : Monitoring and Reporting Virtualization Infrastructure
Implementing System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager Agent
Configuring Operations Manager Monitoring Components
Configuring Operations Manager Integration with Virtual Machine Manager
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