Book description
In-depth and comprehensive, this official RESOURCE KIT delivers
the information you need to plan, implement, and manage a
virtualized enterprise infrastructure. Covers R2 features. You get
authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology
best—leading industry experts and the Windows Virtualization
Team—along with sample scripts, job aids, and other essential
resources.
Get expert advice on how to:
Manage the project visioning phase—scope, risks, budget
Design Hyper-V server infrastructure and components
Apply the steps and tools that streamline installation
Configure single or multiple Hyper-V servers
Plan a server workload consolidation strategy
Use console-based tools to manage central and remote operations
Minimize downtime when migrating from Microsoft Virtual Server to Hyper-V
Apply security best practices
Implement business continuity and recovery plans
Monitor health and tune performance
CD features:
Library of Windows PowerShell scripts for automating Hyper-V management tasks
Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions From Desktop to Datacenter eBook
Job aids and links to useful virtualization-related resources and tools
Fully searchable eBook of this guide
A Note Regarding the CD or DVD
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
Table of contents
- Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ Resource Kit
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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I. Getting Started with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
- 1. Introducing Virtualization
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2. Hyper-V Overview
- Hyper-V Background
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Hyper-V Core Features
- AMD-V and Intel VT Support
- Full Installation and Server Core Installation Support
- Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008
- Access Control Using Authorization Manager
- Live Backup with Volume Shadow Copy Service
- High Availability Using Failover Clustering
- Quick Migration
- Integration Services
- Virtual Machine Import and Export
- Virtual Hard Disk Management
- Virtual Machine Snapshots
- Virtual Machine Connection
- Host Operating System Support
- Guest Operating System Support
- Reviewing Hyper-V
- Virtual Machine Hardware Environment
- Using the Hyper-V Manager Console
- Outlining the WMI API
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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3. Hyper-V Architecture
- Windows Hypervisor
- Partitions
- Virtualization Stack
- Virtual Devices
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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II. Understanding Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
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4. Hyper-V Installation and Configuration
- Installation Overview
- Installation Prerequisites
- Installation Options: Hyper-V Role
- Installation Options: Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008
- Additional Installation Methods
- Post-Install Configuration Considerations
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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5. Hyper-V Advanced Features
- Using Virtual Hard Disk Advanced Features
- Using Virtual Machine Snapshot Features
- Using Integration Services Features
- Using Virtual Network Advanced Features
- Using a Pass-Through Disk
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Using Failover Clustering Features
- High Availability
- Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering
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Implementing a Hyper-V Server Cluster
- Creating and Mapping Witness and Data Storage Volumes on a Compellent Storage Center SAN
- Configuring the Witness and Data Storage Volumes on the Hyper-V Servers
- Adding the Failover Clustering Feature to the Hyper-V Servers
- Configuring Failover Clustering on the Hyper-V Servers
- Creating a Virtual Machine on a Hyper-V Server Failover Cluster
- Making a Virtual Machine Highly Available
- Verifying Virtual Machine High Availability
- Implementing a Virtual Machine Failover Cluster
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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6. Hyper-V Security
- Reviewing Hyper-V Files
- Reviewing Hyper-V Services
- Reviewing Hyper-V Firewall Rules
- Securing Hyper-V Resources
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Reviewing Hyper-V Security Best Practices
- Minimize the Hyper-V Parent Partition Attack Surface
- Run Applications Only in Child Partitions
- Define Virtual Machine Security Levels
- Define a Least-Privilege Authorization Policy
- Implement a Rigorous Update Strategy
- Dedicate a Physical Network Adapter to the Parent Partition
- Use Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption in the Parent Partition
- Implement or Extend Your Audit Strategy
- Securing Virtual Machine Access
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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7. Hyper-V Best Practices and Optimization
- Modifying the Default Hyper-V Installation
- Optimizing Server Performance
- Optimizing Virtual Machine Performance
- Operational Considerations
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- 8. Moving from Virtual Server 2005 R2 to Hyper-V
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9. Taking a Look at Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
- Installing the Hyper-V Role on Windows Server 2008 R2
- Reviewing New Features in Hyper-V
- Using Live Migration
- Managing Hyper-V R2
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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4. Hyper-V Installation and Configuration
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III. Managing a Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Infrastructure
- 10. Hyper-V Management Overview
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11. Hyper-V Single Server Management
- Managing Hyper-V
- Customizing the Hyper-V Manager View
- Managing Hyper-V Settings
- Changing the Virtual Machine Management Service State
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Managing Virtual Machines Using the Hyper-V Manager
- Creating a New Virtual Machine
- Tuning Virtual Machine Key Configuration Settings
- Adding Virtual Hardware Devices
- Configuring Virtual Machine BIOS Settings
- Changing the Memory Setting
- Changing the Processor Settings
- Changing the Virtual Hard Disk Settings
- Changing the Virtual DVD Drive Settings
- Changing the Virtual Network Adapter Settings
- Changing the Virtual COM Port Settings
- Changing the Virtual Diskette Drive Settings
- Changing a Virtual Machine Name
- Modifying Integration Services Settings
- Modifying the Snapshot File Location
- Modifying a Virtual Machine Automatic Start Action
- Modifying a Virtual Machine Automatic Stop Action
- Removing a Virtual Machine
- Installing a Guest Operating System
- Installing Integration Services
- Controlling Virtual Machine State
- Updating Virtual Machines
- Performing Hyper-V Backup and Recovery
- Monitoring Hyper-V Health and Performance
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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12. Server Farm Management
- Installing System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008
- Managing a Server Farm
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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13. Hyper-V Backup and Recovery
- Backing Up a Virtualization Environment
- Understanding the Hyper-V VSS Writer
- Using Traditional Methods to Back Up Hyper-V and Virtual Machines
- Backing Up an Active Directory Domain Controller Virtual Machine
- Using VSS to Back Up Hyper-V and Virtual Machines
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Using System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1
- Updating Virtual Machine Integration Services
- Installing System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1
- Enabling Local Data Protection in DPM 2007 SP1
- Deploying a DPM 2007 SP1 Protection Agent
- Configuring a DPM 2007 SP1 Storage Pool
- Configuring a DPM 2007 SP1 Protection Group
- Recovering a Virtual Machine Using DPM 2007 SP1
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- 14. Server Migration Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager
- 15. Server Monitoring with the Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007
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16. Hyper-V Management Using Windows PowerShell
- Hyper-V Windows Management Instrumentation Classes
- Using the Windows PowerShell Hyper-V Library
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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IV. Server Virtualization Project Methodology
- 17. Server Virtualization Scenarios
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18. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
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Understanding Important VDI Attributes
- Hardware-Independent Virtual Desktops
- Dedicated, Isolated, and Secure Virtual Desktops
- Dynamic Application Delivery and Configuration
- Flexible Resource Allocation
- Rapid Desktop Provisioning and Decommissioning
- Rapid Desktop Migration
- Centralized and Secure Data Storage
- Centralized Backups
- Extensive Client Device Support
- Identifying Major VDI Components
- Defining Common VDI Scenarios
- Microsoft VDI Solution Overview
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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Understanding Important VDI Attributes
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19. Server Virtualization Project: Envisioning Phase
- Defining Server Virtualization Project Phases
- What Is Envisioning?
- Identifying the Envisioning Team
- Establishing a Vision
- Defining the Problem Statements
- Defining a Project Team
- Determining Project Scope
- Performing an ROI Analysis
- Identifying Risks
- Creating a Project Budget
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- 20. Server Virtualization Project: Discovery Phase
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21. Server Virtualization Project: Assessment Phase
- Identifying a Server Virtualization Candidate
- Virtual Machine Hardware Limits
- Assessing Hardware Limits
- Establishing Performance Thresholds
- Assessing Performance
- Assessing Application Support Limits
- Using MAP for Assessment and High-Level Planning
- Identifying Cost Savings
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- 22. Server Virtualization Project: Planning and Design Phase
- 23. Server Virtualization Project: Pilot Phase
- Glossary
- About the Authors
- Index
- About the Authors
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ Resource Kit
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2009
- Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
- ISBN: 9780735625174
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