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Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ Resource Kit

Name: Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ Resource Kit
Author: Janique Carbone Robert Larson and Microsoft Windows Virtualization Team
ISBN: 9780735625174

by Janique Carbone Robert Larson and Microsoft Windows Virtualization Team

June 2009

Intermediate to advanced

800 pages

23h 37m

English

Microsoft Press

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Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ Resource Kit
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Principal AuthorsContributing AuthorsMicrosoft PressMicrosoft Product Team ReviewersMicrosoft Consulting Services ReviewersMicrosoft Customer Support Services ReviewersMicrosoft Technical Specialist ReviewersAcknowledgments
Introduction
Microsoft Partner SupportOverview of BookDocument ConventionsReader AidsSidebarsCommand-Line ExamplesCompanion MediaSystem RequirementsUsing the ScriptsResource Kit Support Policy
I. Getting Started with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
1. Introducing Virtualization
Understanding VirtualizationVirtualization Backgroundx86-Based VirtualizationWhat Is Software Virtualization?Machine-Level VirtualizationFull VirtualizationNative VirtualizationParavirtualizationOperating System–Level VirtualizationApplication-Level VirtualizationDesktop VirtualizationMaking a Business Case for Server VirtualizationReducing Capital and Operational CostsImplementing a Simple, Flexible, and Dynamic Server InfrastructureIncreasing the Availability of Computing ResourcesDecreasing Time to Provision or Distribute ServicesDecreasing Management ComplexityDefining Server Virtualization ScenariosConsolidating the Data CenterConsolidating the Branch OfficeVirtualizing Test and Development InfrastructureImplementing Business Continuity and RecoverySummaryAdditional Resources
2. Hyper-V Overview
Hyper-V BackgroundHyper-V Core FeaturesAMD-V and Intel VT SupportFull Installation and Server Core Installation SupportMicrosoft Hyper-V Server 2008Access Control Using Authorization ManagerLive Backup with Volume Shadow Copy ServiceHigh Availability Using Failover ClusteringQuick MigrationIntegration ServicesVirtual Machine Import and ExportVirtual Hard Disk ManagementVirtual Machine SnapshotsVirtual Machine ConnectionHost Operating System SupportGuest Operating System SupportReviewing Hyper-VVirtual Machine Hardware EnvironmentVirtual Hard DisksPass-Through DisksVirtual IDE InterfaceVirtual SCSI InterfaceiSCSI DisksVirtual NetworksVirtual Network AdaptersUsing the Hyper-V Manager ConsoleManaging Multiple Hyper-V ServersManaging Virtual MachinesCreating Virtual MachinesVirtual Machine Export and ImportVirtual Machine SnapshotsVirtual Machine StateManaging Virtual Machine ConfigurationsManaging Virtual Hard DisksCreating Virtual Hard DisksInspecting and Editing Virtual Hard DisksManaging Virtual NetworksCreating Virtual NetworksVirtual Machine Connection ApplicationManaging Hyper-V SettingsOutlining the WMI APISummaryAdditional Resources
3. Hyper-V Architecture
Windows HypervisorPartitionsParent PartitionChild PartitionVirtualization StackVirtual Machine Management ServiceWMI ProviderVirtual Machine ManagerWorker Process ManagerSnapshot ManagerSingle Port Listener for RDPActive Directory Service MarkerVSS WriterCluster Resource ControlConfiguration ComponentVirtualization Service ProvidersVirtualization Service ClientsVMBusVirtualization Infrastructure Driver (VID)Partition ManagementVirtual Processor ManagementMemory ManagementRuntime SupportWMI InterfacesWorker ProcessVirtual MotherboardMemory ManagerCore Virtual DevicesState MachineIntegration Components Virtual DeviceRDP Encoder Virtual DeviceVirtualization Stack in ActionVirtual DevicesVirtual MemoryVirtual ProcessorsVirtual NetworkingVirtual SwitchVirtual Network AdapterChild Partition Integration ServicesVirtual Hard DisksPass-Through DisksHow Is a Virtual Hard Disk Structured?Hard Disk Footer DefinitionDynamic Disk Header DefinitionBlock Allocation TableVirtual Floppy DisksSummaryAdditional Resources
II. Understanding Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
4. Hyper-V Installation and Configuration
Installation OverviewInstallation PrerequisitesIntegrate Hyper-V RTM into Windows Server 2008Required Software and ToolsInstall the WAIKPrepare for SlipstreamingExtract the Hyper-V RTM UpdateSlipstream the Hyper-V RTM UpdateBuild a New ISOInstallation Options: Hyper-V RoleInstall Using Server Manager MMCInstall Using ServerManagerCmd.exeUsing OCSetup.exeInstallation Options: Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008Additional Installation MethodsUsing Unattend.xml to Install Hyper-VUnattended Installation of Hyper-V RoleUnattended Installation of Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008Using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to Install the Hyper-V RoleUsing Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to Install Microsoft Hyper-V ServerInstall the Hyper-V Role Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008Post-Install Configuration ConsiderationsCommands for Modifying a Server Core InstallationDomain ConfigurationLocal Administrators Group ConfigurationNetworking ConfigurationActivationFirewallEvent LogsMicrosoft Hyper-V Server 2008 Configuration ToolDomain or Workgroup ConfigurationComputer NameNetwork SettingsAdd Local AdministratorWindows Update SettingsDownload and Install UpdatesRemote DesktopRegional and Language OptionsDate and TimeLog Off UserRestart ServerShut Down ServerExit to Command LineSummaryAdditional Resources

5. Hyper-V Advanced Features
Using Virtual Hard Disk Advanced FeaturesDifferencing DisksCreating a Differencing DiskExamining Parent-Child Differencing Disk RelationshipsReconnect Differencing DisksMerging Differencing DisksUsing Differencing DisksAutomatic Differencing DisksPhysical Disk to VHD CopyConverting a Physical Disk to a Virtual Hard DiskConverting a VHDCompacting a VHDDefragmenting the Virtual Hard Disk FilePrecompacting the Virtual Hard Disk FileCompacting the Virtual Hard Disk FileExpanding a VHDUsing Virtual Machine Snapshot FeaturesCreating a Virtual Machine SnapshotUsing the Revert Snapshot OptionUsing the Apply Snapshot OptionUsing the Delete Snapshot OptionUsing the Delete Snapshot Subtree OptionUsing Integration Services FeaturesTime Synchronization ServiceHeartbeat ServiceShutdown ServiceKey/Value Pair Exchange ServiceVolume Shadow Copy Service (VSS)Integration Services Supported Guest Operating SystemsUsing Virtual Network Advanced FeaturesUnderstanding Virtual Network Traffic FlowExternal Virtual NetworkInternal Virtual NetworkPrivate Virtual NetworkUnderstanding Virtual LANsConfiguring the Parent Partition to Use a VLANConfiguring a Child Partition to Use a VLANUsing VLANs to Configure Isolated Test ScenariosUnderstanding MAC Address PoolsModifying the MAC Address Pool on a Hyper-V ServerUsing a Pass-Through DiskConfiguring a Pass-Through DiskUsing Failover Clustering FeaturesHigh AvailabilityWindows Server 2008 Failover ClusteringImplementing a Hyper-V Server ClusterCreating and Mapping Witness and Data Storage Volumes on a Compellent Storage Center SANConfiguring the Witness and Data Storage Volumes on the Hyper-V ServersAdding the Failover Clustering Feature to the Hyper-V ServersConfiguring Failover Clustering on the Hyper-V ServersCreating a Virtual Machine on a Hyper-V Server Failover ClusterMaking a Virtual Machine Highly AvailableVerifying Virtual Machine High AvailabilityImplementing a Virtual Machine Failover ClusterConfiguring the iSCSI Shared DisksAdding the Failover Clustering Feature to the Virtual MachinesConfiguring Failover Clustering on the Virtual MachinesSummaryAdditional Resources
6. Hyper-V Security
Reviewing Hyper-V FilesReviewing Hyper-V ServicesReviewing Hyper-V Firewall RulesSecuring Hyper-V ResourcesUsing Authorization Manager with Hyper-VCreating an Authorization Store in Active DirectoryUnderstanding Hyper-V SecurityConfiguring a Hyper-V Monitor RoleConfiguring a Virtual Network Manager RoleConfiguring a Virtual Machine Manager RoleReviewing Hyper-V Security Best PracticesMinimize the Hyper-V Parent Partition Attack SurfaceRun Applications Only in Child PartitionsDefine Virtual Machine Security LevelsDefine a Least-Privilege Authorization PolicyImplement a Rigorous Update StrategyDedicate a Physical Network Adapter to the Parent PartitionUse Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption in the Parent PartitionImplement or Extend Your Audit StrategySecuring Virtual Machine AccessConfiguring Centrally Managed Virtual Machine FoldersConfiguring Organizationally Managed Virtual Machine SecurityConfiguring Project-Managed Virtual Machine SecuritySummaryAdditional Resources
7. Hyper-V Best Practices and Optimization
Modifying the Default Hyper-V InstallationRename the First External Virtual NetworkUse Common Virtual Network NamesBack Up the Authorization StoreMicrosoft Services Enable Remote DesktopOptimizing Server PerformanceMaximizing Processor PerformanceMaximizing Memory PerformanceUnderstanding Memory TypesUnderstanding Memory ConfigurationUnderstanding Non-Uniform Memory AccessMaximizing Host Storage PerformanceEvaluating Host Applications That Are Affecting Disk PerformanceUnderstanding Disk Hardware PerformanceUnderstanding How Disk Types Affect PerformanceUnderstanding Disk Drive ConfigurationMaximizing Network PerformanceEnabling TCP Chimney OffloadIncreasing Network Adapter ResourcesEnabling Jumbo FramesNetwork Adapter TeamingSwitch-Dependent ApproachSwitch-Independent Send-Side Load BalancingSwitch-Independent Receive-Side Load BalancingInstallation of Teamed Network AdaptersOptimizing Virtual Machine PerformanceMaximizing Processor PerformanceUse Enlightened GuestsInstall Integration ServicesVirtual ProcessorsRemove Unused Emulated DevicesConfiguring Screen Saver for Virtual MachinesOptimize Workload CoexistenceUnderstanding Processor Resource ControlMonitor Processor PerformanceMaximizing Memory PerformanceAllocate the Right Amount of MemoryMonitor Memory PerformanceMaximizing Network PerformanceSynthetic Network AdapterLegacy Network AdapterOffload HardwareVLAN PerformanceWireless NetworksTesting Network PerformanceMonitoring Network PerformanceMaximizing Storage PerformanceVirtual Hard Disk TypesSynthetic SCSI ControllerMonitoring Disk PerformanceOperational ConsiderationsEstablishing StandardsSample VHD Naming StandardSummaryAdditional Resources
8. Moving from Virtual Server 2005 R2 to Hyper-V
Considerations Before Migrating a Virtual Server 2005 R2 Host to Hyper-VMaintaining Virtual Server 2005 R2 HostsWireless Networking SupportServer Hardware SupportMinimizing DowntimeMigrating a Virtual Server 2005 R2 Host to Hyper-VDeveloping the Hyper-V Server SpecificationInstalling Hyper-VMigrating Virtual NetworksConsiderations Before Migrating Virtual MachinesBoot Disk ConfigurationVirtual Machine AdditionsUndo DisksSaved StatesHardware Abstraction Layer DifferencesDifferencing DisksShared SCSI Virtual Machine ClustersMigrating Virtual MachinesDetermine CompatibilityConvert SCSI Boot to IDE BootRemove Virtual Machine AdditionsRemove Emulated Network Interface CardsCommit or Discard Undo DisksRestore or Discard Saved StatesMerge Differential DisksCheck the Hardware Abstraction LayerComplete the MigrationSummaryAdditional Resources
9. Taking a Look at Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
Installing the Hyper-V Role on Windows Server 2008 R2Reviewing New Features in Hyper-VLive MigrationLive Migration ProcessLive Migration PerformanceCluster Shared VolumesSecond Level Address TranslationCore ParkingDynamic Addition and Removal of StorageTCP Offload SupportVirtual Machine Queue SupportJumbo FramesMAC Address Range ConfigurationVirtual Machine Snapshot OperationNew Default Hyper-V FoldersUsing Live MigrationCreating a Two-Node Hyper-V Host ClusterConfiguring iSCSI Shared DisksAdding the Failover Clustering Feature to the Hyper-V ServersConfiguring Failover Clustering on the Hyper-V ServersConfiguring Cluster Shared VolumesCreating a New Virtual MachineMaking a Virtual Machine Highly AvailableConfiguring Cluster Networks for Live MigrationInitiating a Live MigrationManaging Hyper-V R2SummaryAdditional Resources
III. Managing a Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Infrastructure
10. Hyper-V Management Overview
Management SolutionsHyper-V Manager MMCFailover Cluster ManagerSystem Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008Virtual Machine Manager ServerVirtual Machine Manager LibraryVirtual Machine Manager Administrator ConsoleVirtual Machine Manager Self-Service PortalVirtual Machine Manager DatabaseVirtual Machine Manager AgentAdditional SCVMM ComponentsDisaster Recovery Management SolutionsWindows Server BackupSystem Center Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1Monitoring SolutionsReliability and Performance MonitorSystem Center Operations Manager 2007SummaryAdditional Resources
11. Hyper-V Single Server Management
Managing Hyper-VInstalling the Hyper-V Management ToolsEnabling Remote ManagementCustomizing the Hyper-V Manager ViewManaging Hyper-V SettingsChanging the Virtual Machine Management Service StateManaging Virtual Machines Using the Hyper-V ManagerCreating a New Virtual MachineTuning Virtual Machine Key Configuration SettingsAdding Virtual Hardware DevicesConfiguring Virtual Machine BIOS SettingsChanging the Memory SettingChanging the Processor SettingsChanging the Virtual Hard Disk SettingsChanging the Virtual DVD Drive SettingsChanging the Virtual Network Adapter SettingsChanging the Virtual COM Port SettingsChanging the Virtual Diskette Drive SettingsChanging a Virtual Machine NameModifying Integration Services SettingsModifying the Snapshot File LocationModifying a Virtual Machine Automatic Start ActionModifying a Virtual Machine Automatic Stop ActionRemoving a Virtual MachineInstalling a Guest Operating SystemInstalling Integration ServicesControlling Virtual Machine StateUpdating Virtual MachinesPerforming Hyper-V Backup and RecoveryInstalling Windows Server BackupConfiguring Windows Server Backup for Hyper-V SupportDetermining the Hyper-V VSS Writer GUIDModifying the Registry Using the Registry Editor (REGEDIT)Modifying the Registry Using a .REG FileWindows Server Backup ConsiderationsBacking Up a Virtual Machine Using Windows Server BackupRestoring a Virtual Machine Using Windows Server BackupMonitoring Hyper-V Health and PerformanceSummaryAdditional Resources
12. Server Farm Management
Installing System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008Installation OptionsSoftware and Hardware RequirementsSoftware RequirementsHardware RequirementsSingle Server Installation Hardware RequirementsDistributed Components Hardware RequirementsStep-by-Step InstallationEvaluate the Prerequisite ConfigurationInstalling the Virtual Machine Manager Server ComponentInstalling Virtual Machine Manager Administrative ConsoleInstalling Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service PortalManaging a Server FarmTypes of Managed HostsHost ManagementGrouping HostsManaging Host PropertiesManaging Host NetworkingHost Networking ViewSelf-Service Portal ManagementLibrary Server ManagementManaging Virtual Machine TemplatesManaging Windows PowerShell Scripts in the LibraryManaging Hardware ProfilesManaging Guest Operating System ProfilesLibrary Files ManagementVirtual Machine ManagementManaging CheckpointsCloning Virtual MachinesVirtual Machine Properties ManagementHyper-V Cluster ManagementAdding a Hyper-V Host ClusterManaging a Host ClusterManaging Host Cluster PropertiesSummaryAdditional Resources
13. Hyper-V Backup and Recovery
Backing Up a Virtualization EnvironmentUnderstanding the Hyper-V VSS WriterVSS ComponentsHyper-V VSS Backup ProcessHyper-V VSS Writer Metadata DocumentUsing Traditional Methods to Back Up Hyper-V and Virtual MachinesBacking Up an Active Directory Domain Controller Virtual MachineUsing VSS to Back Up Hyper-V and Virtual MachinesUsing System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1Updating Virtual Machine Integration ServicesInstalling System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1Enabling Local Data Protection in DPM 2007 SP1Deploying a DPM 2007 SP1 Protection AgentConfiguring a DPM 2007 SP1 Storage PoolConfiguring a DPM 2007 SP1 Protection GroupRecovering a Virtual Machine Using DPM 2007 SP1SummaryAdditional Resources
14. Server Migration Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Migration OptionsMigration RequirementsOnline Physical to Virtual MigrationOffline Physical to Virtual MigrationOffline P2V PrerequisitesGathering System InformationModifying the Volume ConfigurationModifying Offline IP AddressModifying Virtual Machine ConfigurationSelecting Host for PlacementSelecting Storage PathSelecting NetworksAdditional PropertiesConversion InformationExecuting the MigrationSummaryAdditional Resources
15. Server Monitoring with the Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007
Introducing the System Center Operations Manager 2007 Operations ConsoleWindows Server 2008 Hyper-V Management Pack FeaturesInstalling the Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Management PackExecuting the Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Management Pack Installer PackageImporting the Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Management PackVerifying the Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Management Pack VersionInstalling a System Center Operations Manager 2007 AgentMonitoring Hyper-V ServersHyper-V Server Monitoring ViewsStandard Hyper-V Server Monitoring ViewsSystem Center Operations Manager 2007 Health Explorer ToolSystem Center Operations Manager 2007 ReportingSummaryAdditional Resources
16. Hyper-V Management Using Windows PowerShell
Hyper-V Windows Management Instrumentation ClassesConnecting to Hyper-V Windows Management InstrumentationQuerying the Local Hyper-V ServerQuerying Remote Hyper-V ServersQuerying for a Specific Virtual MachineQuerying Multiple ClassesModifying a Virtual Machine SettingUsing the Windows PowerShell Hyper-V LibraryChanging the Windows PowerShell Execution PolicyLoading the Library into MemoryHyper-V PowerShell Management Library FunctionsManaging Virtual MachinesCreating Virtual MachinesRemoving Virtual MachinesManaging Virtual Hard DisksManaging Virtual NetworksCreating Virtual SwitchesDeleting Virtual SwitchesManaging SnapshotsCreating SnapshotsRenaming SnapshotsApplying SnapshotsRemoving SnapshotsSummaryAdditional Resources
IV. Server Virtualization Project Methodology
17. Server Virtualization Scenarios
Data Center ScenarioHost Design ConsiderationsNetwork ConsiderationsHigh Availability ConsiderationsStorage ConsiderationsBackup ConsiderationsManagement Design ConsiderationsDeploymentLibraryDelegated AdministrationSelf-Service Web PortalOperational ConsiderationsBranch Office ScenarioHost Design ConsiderationsManagement ConsiderationsBackup ConsiderationsOperational ConsiderationsTest Lab ScenarioServer Design ConsiderationsStorage ConsiderationsNetwork ConsiderationsManagement ConsiderationsOperational ConsiderationsAlternative Use ConsiderationsSoftware Development ScenarioHost Design ConsiderationsStorage ConsiderationsNetwork ConsiderationsManagement ConsiderationsSummaryAdditional Resources
18. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Understanding Important VDI AttributesHardware-Independent Virtual DesktopsDedicated, Isolated, and Secure Virtual DesktopsDynamic Application Delivery and ConfigurationFlexible Resource AllocationRapid Desktop Provisioning and DecommissioningRapid Desktop MigrationCentralized and Secure Data StorageCentralized BackupsExtensive Client Device SupportIdentifying Major VDI ComponentsDefining Static and Dynamic Virtual DesktopsStatic Virtual DesktopDynamic Virtual DesktopCore Virtualization ComponentsPhysical ServersVirtualization SoftwareStorage DevicesClient ComponentsRich Client DeviceThin Client DeviceApplication Virtualization ComponentsApplication VirtualizationApplication StreamingApplication HostingManagement ComponentsIntegrated Management ConsoleConnection BrokerVirtual Desktop MigrationVirtual Desktop RepositoryVirtual Desktop BackupDefining Common VDI ScenariosOffshore DevelopmentCall Centers, Help Desks, and Retail BranchesMicrosoft VDI Solution OverviewWindows Server 2008 Hyper-VWindows Vista Enterprise Centralized DesktopCitrix XenDesktopMicrosoft Application VirtualizationWindows Server 2008 Terminal Services RemoteAppSystem Center Virtual Machine ManagerSystem Center Data Protection ManagerSummaryAdditional Resources
19. Server Virtualization Project: Envisioning Phase
Defining Server Virtualization Project PhasesWhat Is Envisioning?Identifying the Envisioning TeamEstablishing a VisionDefining the Problem StatementsProcess for Defining Problem StatementsSetting PrioritiesDefining a Project TeamIdentifying the Required Project Teams and RolesIdentifying Team RolesSteering CommitteeProject Management TeamArchitecture Design TeamSubject Matter Expert TeamTest TeamOperations TeamMonitoring TeamDetermining Project ScopeDefining What Is In ScopeDefining What Is Out of ScopeDetermining Project PhasesPerforming an ROI AnalysisIdentifying RisksCreating a Project BudgetSummaryAdditional Resources
20. Server Virtualization Project: Discovery Phase
Collecting Baseline InformationActive Directory Forest InformationCollecting Location InformationCollecting Inventory InformationHardware InventorySoftware InventoryServicesPerformance MonitoringEnvironmental InformationAutomating the Discovery ProcessScriptsGeneral Purpose ToolsSystemTools Exporter ProMicrosoft Active Directory Topology DiagrammerPort ScannersIP/Subnet SweepingDiscovery and Assessment ToolsMicrosoft Assessment and PlanningServer Discovery MethodsInventory MethodsMAP OperationsCreating the DatabasePerformance Metrics WizardPlateSpin PowerReconHardware, Software, and Services Inventory Collection and ReportingServer and Workload Resource Utilization Collection and ReportingWorkload Consolidation and Distribution Planning and ModelingSummaryAdditional Resources
21. Server Virtualization Project: Assessment Phase
Identifying a Server Virtualization CandidateVirtual Machine Hardware LimitsAssessing Hardware LimitsProcessor Hardware LimitsMemory Hardware LimitsNetwork Adapter Hardware LimitsDisk Hardware LimitsPeripheral Port Hardware LimitsEstablishing Performance ThresholdsAssessing PerformanceProcessor Performance AssessmentMemory Performance AssessmentDisk Performance AssessmentNetwork Performance AssessmentAssessing Application Support LimitsUsing MAP for Assessment and High-Level PlanningVirtualization Candidate Identification and Server Consolidation ScenariosWalking Through the Server Virtualization And Consolidation WizardIdentifying Cost SavingsCapital Cost SavingsEnvironmental SavingsRack Space SavingsPower ConsumptionCooling CostsSummaryAdditional Resources
22. Server Virtualization Project: Planning and Design Phase
Defining Hyper-V Server ConfigurationsPhysical RequirementsHigh-Availability Hardware RequirementsConsolidation PlanningGrouping the CandidatesPerforming Workload AnalysisEstablishing ThresholdsData PreprocessingWorkload Analysis CalculationsEquipment ReuseAdditional Design and Planning TasksVirtualization Infrastructure ManagementVirtualization Infrastructure MonitoringVirtualization Infrastructure Update ManagementVirtualization Infrastructure Backup and RecoveryBackup StrategyBackup ApplicationsSummaryAdditional Resources
23. Server Virtualization Project: Pilot Phase
Pilot ObjectivesPilot ScopeSelecting Pilot LocationsSelecting Virtualization CandidatesPilot ArchitecturePlanning the PilotCreating a Deployment PlanCreating a Support PlanCreating an Issue Tracking PlanDeveloping a Migration PlanDeveloping an Operations PlanDeveloping a Training PlanCreating a Communications PlanDocumenting RisksEstablishing Pilot Project MilestonesEstablishing Success CriteriaImplementing the PilotMeasuring Project SuccessIncorporating Lessons LearnedSummaryAdditional Resources
Glossary
About the Authors
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Overview

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

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