Course Overview This five-day, instructor-led course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to deploy and manage a server virtualisation environment using Microsoft technologies. The course provides details on how to deploy and manage Hyper-V and Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta. The course also provides details on how to manage a server virtualisation environment by using System Centre products such as System Centre Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2008, SCVMM 2008 R2, System Centre Operations Manager 2007 R2, System Centre Data Protection Manager 2007 R2, and System Centre Configuration Manager 2007 R2. This course does not require previous server virtualisation experience, but does require that students have significant experience in managing Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Please note: This course is currently based on the Beta release Not sure whether this is the right Microsoft training course for you? For a more advanced search, click on our course category page Related Courses Audience The primary audience for this course is Microsoft Windows Server 2008 system administrators who will manage and implement Server Virtualisation technologies within their network. Skills Gained Delegates will learn how to - Describe server, desktop, and application virtualisation.
- Describe how you use Microsoft System Center is to manage the virtual infrastructure.
- Evaluate a network environment for server virtualisation.
- Plan for the implementation of the Hyper-V server role.
- Install the Hyper-V Server Role.
- Manage Hyper-V settings and virtual networks.
- Create and configure virtual machines.
- Manage virtual machine snapshots.
- Managing and maintaining the Virtual Machine Connection Tool.
- Create and configure virtual machines.
- Manage virtual machine snapshots.
- Managing and maintaining the Virtual Machine Connection Tool.
- Create a new virtual machine using SCVMM 2008 R2.
- Convert a physical server to a virtual machine.
- Convert and migrate virtual machines.
- Clone virtual machines.
- Describe common management tasks and property configuration settings for virtual machines managed by VMM 2008.
- Describe when and how to use virtual machine checkpoints.
- Overview of the VMM Library.
- Manage profiles and templates.
- Design fault tolerance for the VMM library.
- Configure VMM user roles.
- Install and configure the VMM Self-Service Portal.
- Describe the Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover Cluster feature.
- Implement failover clustering with Hyper-V and VMM 2008 R2.
- Describe how to use the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool to maintain updates for virtual machines.
- Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.
- Monitor and manage jobs in VMM 2008 R2s.
- Configure System Center Operations Manager integration.
- Configure Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO).
- Describe backup and restore options for virtual machines and the VMM database.
- Implementing Data Protection Manager for backing up the VMM infrastructure.
- Understand the use and role of Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
- Implement the Remote Desktop Session Host.
- Implement the Remote Desktop Connection Broker.
- Implement the Remote Desktop Virtualization Host.
- Configure the Remote Desktop Gateway.
- Configure Remote Desktop Web Access.
- Configure Remote Desktop Licensing
Examinations Related Brands Related Paths Related Tracks Related Exams Prerequisites - Perform server administrator tasks responsible for building and maintaining a virtualisation infrastructure.
- Work or consult for a midsize to enterprise-size organization.
- Have a basic understanding of server virtualisation concepts related to Microsoft or other third-party virtualisation technologies.
- Support production, development, testing, high availability, business continuity, staging, classroom, or hosting environments based upon Windows Server 2008 technology.
- Understand a Windows-based network, including Active Directory directory service.
- Understand storage technologies, such as Storage Area Network (SAN) including Internet small computer system interface (iSCSI), Fiber Channel, and Direct Attached Storage (DAS).
- Understand Windows Server 2008 failover clustering.
Course Outline Module 1: Evaluating and Planning for Virtualization Describe virtualization as it relates to server, desktop, and application environments. Students also will learn how to plan for critical decision points related to hardware requirements, storage, availability, and security. - Overview of Microsoft Virtualisation
- Overview of Microsoft Virtualisation
- Evaluating the Current Environment for Virtualisation
- Evaluating the Current Environment for Virtualisation
- Lab : Evaluating the Network Environment for Virtualisation: Planning for the Hyper-V Server Role; Assessing the Computing Environment by Using the MAP Toolkit
Module 2: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role After completing this module, you will be able to install the Hyper-V server role, and configure host and virtual network settings. - Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
- Configuring Hyper-V Settings and Virtual Networks
- Lab : Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role: Installing the Hyper-V Role; Determining Virtual Network Configuration Settings Based On Organisational Requirements; Configuring Virtual Network Settings Using Virtual Network Manager (In this exercise, you will: Configure virtual networks based on the design in Exercise 2); Installing Remote Management Tools
Module 3: Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines After completing this module, you will be able to determine and configure the most appropriate virtual hard disk(s) to use in a virtual machine. Students also will be able to create and configure virtual machines. - Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks
- Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines
- Managing Virtual Machine Snapshots
- Working with the Virtual Machine Connection Application
- Lab : Creating Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines: Creating Appropriate Virtual Hard Disks, Based On Organizational Requirements; Creating New Virtual Machines Using the Virtual Machine Wizard; Modifying Virtual Machine Settings; Creating and Modifying Virtual Machine Snapshots
Module 4: Integrating System Center Virtual Machine Manager with Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 After completing this module, students will be able to plan for, and deploy, System Center Virtual Machine Manager with their Hyper-V solution. - Planning for Integration of System Center Virtual Machine Manager
- Installing the VMM Server and Administrator Console
- Managing Hosts and Host Groups
- Lab : Planning and Deploying VMM 2008 R2: Planning for the Implementation of SCVMM 2008 R2, Based Upon Organizational Requirements; Installing and Configuring SCVMM Server and Administration Console Components
Module 5: Creating and Deploying Virtual Machines Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 After completing this module, students will be able to use VMM 2008 R2 to create and deploy virtual machines. - Creating a New Virtual Machine Using VMM 2008 R2
- Converting a Physical Server to a Virtual Machine
- Converting and Migrating Virtual Machines
- Lab : Creating and Deploying Virtual Machines: Creating a New Virtual Machine; Deploying a New Virtual Machine from the VMM Library; Converting a VMware-Based Virtual Machine to a Hyper-V Based Virtual Machine
Module 6: Managing Virtual Machines Using Virtual Machine Manager 2008 This module explains how to perform various management tasks on virtual machines stored within the VMM infrastructure. - Overview of VMM Management Tasks
- Creating and Managing Checkpoints
- Lab : Managing Virtual Machines Using VMM 2008 R2: Modifying Virtual Machine Properties; Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints
Module 7: Configuring and Managing the VMM Library This module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library. - Overview of the VMM Library
- Managing Profiles and Templates
- Designing Fault Tolerance for the VMM Library
- Lab : Configuring and Managing the VMM Library: Adding a Library Server and Library Resources; Creating a Hardware Profile; Creating a Guest Operating-System Profile; Creating a Virtual Machine Template; Configuring highly available file servers for Virtual Machine Library Using DFS
Module 8: Configuring User Roles and the Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal This module explains how to configure and manage user roles and the Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal. - Configuring User Roles
- Installing and Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal
- Lab : Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal: Preparing the Host Group and User Role Requirements; Implementing the Self-Service Portal
Module 9: Implementing High Availability for Server Virtualisation This module explains how to configure high availability for server virtualisation. - Overview of Failover Clustering
- Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
- Implementing High Availability with VMM 2008 R2
- Lab : Implementing High Availability for Server Virtualisation: Installing and Configuring the Failover Clustering Feature; Configuring Live Migration; Integrating Failover Clustering with VMM 2008 R2
Module 10: Maintaining Software Updates Using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool This module explains how to maintain software updates using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool. - Overview of the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
- Configuring WSUS and the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
- Lab : Maintaining Software Updates Using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool: Configuring Infrastructure Prerequisites to Support the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool; Installing and Configuring the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
Module 11: Monitoring and Reporting Virtualisation This module explains how to use the monitoring tools included with VMM 2008 and integrate System Center Operations Manager to provide extended monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting capabilities. - Monitoring Jobs in VMM 2008 R2
- Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008 R2
- Configuring Performance and Resource Optimization
- Lab : Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008: Configuring System Center Operations Manager for VMM 2008 Integration; Configuring PRO
Module 12: Backup and Restore Strategies for Virtual Machines This module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library. - Overview of Backup and Restore Options for Virtual Machines and the VMM Database
- Implementing Data Protection Manager for Backing Up the VMM Infrastructure
- Lab : Using Data Protection Manager to Back Up the VMM 2008 Infrastructure
Module 13: Desktop Virtualization Using Remote Desktop Services This module explains how to describe and implement the core role services included in the Remote Desktop Services server Role. - Overview of Remote Desktop Services
- Implementing the Remote Desktop Session Host
- Implementing Remote Desktop Connection Broker
- Implementing the Remote Desktop Connection Virtualization Host
- Lab : Implementing Remote Desktop Services: Installing the Remote Desktop Session Host; Installing and configuring the Remote Desktop Session Host; Installing the Remote Desktop Connection Broker; Configuring the Remote Desktop Connection Broker; Installing and Configuring the Remote Desktop Virtualisation Host; Deploying an Application Using RemoteApp
Module 14: Extending Remote Desktop Services Outside the Organisation This module explains how to implement and configure the Remote Desktop Gateway and Remote Desktop Web Access. - Configuring the Remote Desktop Gateway
- Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access
- Lab : Integrating Remote Desktop Web Access into the Desktop Virtualization Infrastructure: Installing Remote Desktop Gateway; Installing Remote Desktop Web Access; Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access; Integrating RemoteApp and Desktop Connection with Remote Desktop Web Access
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