Configuring and
Administering Hyper-V in
Windows
Server 2012
Overview
Course Objective
After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Describe Microsoft’s virtualization technologies.
• Implement Hyper-V.
• Design and Manage virtual machine storage solutions.
• Design and Manage virtual networks.
• Design the Hyper-V host architecture.
• Design the virtual machine architecture.
• Design a Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Virtualization Infrastructure.
• Describe and manage Hyper-V Snapshots
• Describe Hyper-V host and virtual machine high availability.
• Describe storage options for Virtual Machines.
• Describe the different types of virtual hard disks.
• Describe the Hyper-V integration services.
• Describe Live Migration.
• Understand Storage Migration.
• Understand Virtual Machine Import.
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students should have experience:
• Deep understanding of Virtualization technologies
• Prior experience with Hyper-V or other virtualization technologies
• Previous storage configuration experience
• Previous networking configuration experience.
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Planning for Virtualization
After completing this module students will be able to describe
virtualization as it relates to server environments. Students will be able to
plan for hardware requirements, storage, availability, and Security.
• Overview of Microsoft Virtualization
• Assessment of Virtualization Candidates
• Planning for Virtualization
Lab : Assessing the Environment for Virtualization
Module 2 - Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V
This module describes how to install and configure Hyper-V virtual
machines, configuring virtual storage, and configuring virtual networks.
Students will be able to design their Hyper-V environment and storage
networks.
• Implementing Hyper-V
• Managing Virtual Machine Storage
• Managing Virtual Networks
Lab : Creating Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines
Module 3 - Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines
After completing this module students will be able to determine and
configure the most appropriate virtual hard disk(s) format to use in their
environment. 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
• Virtual Machine Import
Lab : Creating Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines
Module 4 - Configure Networking in Hyper-V
This module describes all of the new network features available in Hyper
V. Students will be able to describe Hyper-V Network Virtualization along
with the Hyper-V Extensible Switch. Students will also be able to plan how
to implement the new networking features available with Windows Server
2012 Hyper-V.
• Advanced features of Virtual Network Adapters
• Hyper-V Network Virtualization
• Hyper-V Extensible Switch
Lab : Configuring Network Settings
Module 5 - Scale-up Virtual Machines
This module explains how Windows Server 2012 can be used to scale-up
your virtual machines. Students will learn the details around non-uniform
memory access (NUMA) and the other scale-up options in Windows
Server 2012. It also compares the scale-up options in Windows Server
2012 with the options that were available in revious versions of Windows
Server.
• Overview of Scale-up options in Windows Server 2012
• Non-uniform memory access (NUMA)
• Hyper-v Scale Comparison
Lab : Configuring NUMA
Module 6 - Scale-up Virtual Machines
This module describes disaster recovery options for Hyper-V, including
Hyper-V Replica and backup/restore options for Hyper-V. Students will
learn how to plan and prepare for Hyper-V Replica, learn how to configure
and enable replication, perform planned failovers, and how to respond to
unplanned failovers. They will also learn how to backup and restore
Hyper-V hosts and virtual machines.
• Overview of Hyper-V Replica
• Configuring Hyper-V Replica
• Hyper-V Replica Failover Operations
• Hyper-V Backup Lab : Configuring NUMA
Lab : Configuring Hyper-V Replica and Backups
Module 7 - Hyper-V Migration
This module describes the Hyper-V virtual machine (VM) mobility
technologies. Students will learn changes to Live Migration that are
introduced with Windows Server 2012. Students will also learn best
practices for securing Live Migrations.
• Live Migration Overview
• Storage Migration Overview
• Live Migration Security
• Live Migration using SMB
Lab : Implementing Migration in Hyper-V
FAQs
General Questions:
Q: What is the 20694 – Virtualizing Enterprise Desktops and Apps course about?
This 5-day hands-on course provides IT professionals with the skills to design, implement, and manage desktop and application virtualization solutions using Microsoft technologies like App-V, UE-V, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) with Windows Server 2012 R2. Participants will learn to configure virtualized desktops, plan and implement App-V clients, manage application sequencing, deploy session-based desktops, and implement remote access for VDI environments.
Q: Who should attend this course?
This course is intended for IT administrators and implementers in large and midsized organizations who want to gain hands-on experience with Microsoft desktop and application virtualization technologies. It is ideal for those responsible for planning, implementing, and managing virtual infrastructure solutions.
Q: What are the prerequisites?
Participants should have a system administrator-level working knowledge of:
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS)
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Windows-based personal computers
Basic understanding of scripting and Windows PowerShell syntax
It is recommended to have a basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services.
Q: How long is the course?
The course runs for 5 full days.
Q: What will I learn in this course?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand desktop and application virtualization concepts
Plan and implement user state virtualization
Plan and deploy App-V clients and manage application virtualization
Sequence applications for virtualization
Configure and manage client Hyper-V
Plan and deploy session-based desktops and RemoteApp programs
Implement pooled and personal desktops
Plan and implement remote access for VDI environments
Monitor and troubleshoot VDI infrastructure performance and health
Q: Will I get a certificate after the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an official Certificate of Completion.
Program Content & Skills:
Q: What skills will I gain from the 20694 – Virtualizing Enterprise Desktops and Apps course?
You will gain proficiency in managing desktop and application virtualization solutions using Microsoft technologies like App-V, UE-V, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). This includes configuring virtualized desktops, managing application virtualization, sequencing applications, and deploying session-based desktops. You will also acquire skills in configuring RemoteApp programs, managing pooled and personal desktops, and implementing remote access for VDI environments. Additionally, you’ll learn how to monitor and maintain the health of VDI infrastructure.
Q: Will I learn how to manage desktop and application virtualization infrastructure in this course?
Yes. This course covers managing enterprise desktop and application virtualization environments, including configuring App-V clients, deploying session-based desktops, managing application sequencing, and setting up high availability for virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI). You will learn to manage storage, networking, and virtual desktops effectively within a virtualized infrastructure.
Q: Can I learn how to implement advanced desktop and application virtualization features in this course?
Yes. The course includes advanced features such as configuring and managing client Hyper-V, planning and deploying session-based desktops, and implementing pooled and personal desktops. You will also learn to manage RemoteApp programs and extend VDI outside the organization by implementing remote access solutions.
Q: Is error handling covered in the course?
Yes. The course includes best practices for troubleshooting and managing issues within virtualized environments, such as handling application virtualization failures, sequencing issues, and remote access problems. You will learn how to ensure the reliability and stability of your virtual desktop infrastructure by addressing common errors and issues.
Q: Will I be able to apply these virtualization skills in real-world scenarios after the course?
Absolutely. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to manage and maintain desktop and application virtualization infrastructure in real-world enterprise environments. You’ll be able to apply your skills to implement, optimize, and troubleshoot virtualized desktops, configure RemoteApp programs, manage virtual desktop infrastructure, and plan and deploy high-availability solutions for a seamless user experience.
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