Windows Server® 2008 How-To

Chapter 7. Implement and Utilize Hyper-V

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Install the Hyper-V Role

• Manage Hyper-V Remotely

• Create Virtual Hard Drives and Machines

• Monitor Hyper-V Performance

• Utilize System Center VMM

• Prepare for New Features to Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2

Install the Hyper-V Role

Scenario/Problem:

Your company has taken on a new initiative to “go green.” Phase 1 of the green initiative requires all development servers from this point forward to be virtual servers. It is perceived that the benefits of virtualization will include the following:

• Server consolidation

• Improved server utilization

• Reduced power consumption

• Reduced data center footprint

• Improved flexibility

Solution: Windows Server 2008 has an installable ...