Implementing and Managing Microsoft® Server Virtualization Course Outline | M10215
Module 1: Evaluating and Planning for Virtualisation
Describe virtualisation as it relates to server, desktop, and application environments. Delegates also will learn how to plan for critical decision points related to hardware requirements, storage, availability, and security.
Lessons
- 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
Module 2: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role
After completing this module, delegates will be able to install the Hyper-V server role, and configure host and virtual network settings.
Lessons
- Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
- Configuring Hyper-V Settings and Virtual Networks
Lab: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role
Module 3: Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines
After completing this module, delegates will be able to determine and configure the most appropriate virtual hard disk(s) to use in a virtual machine. Delegates will also be able to create and configure virtual machines.
Lessons
- 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
Module 4: Integrating System Center Virtual Machine Manager with Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2
After completing this module, delegates will be able to plan for, and deploy, System Center Virtual Machine Manager with their Hyper-V solution.
Lessons
- 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
Module 5: Creating and Deploying Virtual Machines Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2After completing this module, delegate will be able to use VMM 2008 R2 to create and deploy virtual machines.
Lessons
- 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
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.
Lessons
- Overview of VMM Management Tasks
- Creating and Managing Checkpoints
Lab: Managing Virtual Machines Using VMM 2008 R2
Module 7: Configuring and Managing the VMM Library
This module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library.
Lessons
- Overview of the VMM Library
- Managing Profiles and Templates
- Designing Fault Tolerance for the VMM Library
Lab: Configuring and Managing the VMM Library
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.
Lessons
- Configuring User Roles
- Installing and Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal
Lab: Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal
Module 9: Implementing High Availability for Server Virtualisation
This module explains how to configure high availability for server virtualisation.
Lessons
- Overview of Failover Clustering
- Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
- Implementing High Availability with VMM 2008 R2
Lab: Implementing High Availability for Server Virtualisation
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 Tools.
Lessons
- 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
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.
Lessons
- Monitoring Jobs in VMM 2008 R2
- Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008 R2
- Configuring Performance and Resource Optimisation
Lab: Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008
Module 12: Backup and Restore Strategies for Virtual Machines
This module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library.
Lessons
- 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 Virtualisation Using Remote Desktop Services
This module explains how to describe and implement the core role services included in the Remote Desktop Services server Role.
Lessons
- Overview of Remote Desktop Services
- Implementing the Remote Desktop Session Host
- Implementing Remote Desktop Connection Broker
- Implementing the Remote Desktop Connection Virtualisation Host
Lab: Implementing Remote Desktop Services
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.
Lessons
- Configuring the Remote Desktop Gateway
- Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access
Lab: Integrating Remote Desktop Web Access into the Desktop Virtualisation Infrastructure