CHAPTER 5Deployment

This chapter explains not only how logical switches can be deployed to a new Hyper-V host, but also how an existing standard switch can be migrated to use the new converged approach. The chapter will explain the different methods for applying a logical switch to a Hyper-V host and how existing Hyper-V hosts with standard switches can be migrated. It also covers best practices from the real world and early adopter customers. In addition, the text will address the common deployment scenarios and highlight known issues and workarounds regarding logical switches in VMM.

This chapter will:

Review the requirements for logical switches

Discuss the different options to deploy a logical switch to a Hyper-V host

Explain how to ...

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