Course Overview:
The Microsoft Hyper-V course provides detailed training on setting up, configuring, managing, and optimizing virtual environments using Hyper-V. The course covers both fundamental concepts and advanced features, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Virtualization and Hyper-V
- Understanding virtualization concepts and benefits
- Overview of Microsoft Hyper-V and its role in a data center
- Differences between Hyper-V and other virtualization platforms
- Installing and Configuring Hyper-V
- Installation of the Hyper-V role on Windows Server
- Initial configuration and setup of Hyper-V
- Navigating the Hyper-V Manager interface
- Creating and Managing Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Creating VMs using Hyper-V Manager and PowerShell
- Configuring VM settings, including memory, CPU, and storage
- Managing VM states: starting, stopping, pausing, and saving VMs
- Networking in Hyper-V
- Configuring virtual switches (internal, external, and private)
- Managing virtual network adapters and VLANs
- Implementing network isolation and security features
- Hyper-V Storage Management
- Understanding storage options in Hyper-V (VHD, VHDX, passthrough disks)
- Configuring virtual hard disks and managing storage pools
- Implementing Hyper-V storage features like Dynamic and Fixed disks
- Resource Management and Performance Optimization
- Allocating and managing VM resources (memory, CPU, disk I/O)
- Understanding Dynamic Memory and Smart Paging in Hyper-V
- Monitoring and optimizing VM and host performance
- High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Configuring Hyper-V Replica for disaster recovery
- Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
- Using Live Migration and Storage Migration for VM mobility
- Security and Compliance
- Securing Hyper-V hosts and VMs
- Configuring Secure Boot and Shielded VMs
- Managing roles and permissions in Hyper-V
- Backup and Restore Strategies
- Implementing backup solutions for Hyper-V environments
- Restoring VMs and data from backups
- Understanding best practices for disaster recovery
- Hyper-V Integration with Azure
- Extending Hyper-V environments to Microsoft Azure
- Using Azure Site Recovery for VM replication
- Hybrid cloud scenarios with Hyper-V and Azure
- Advanced Hyper-V Features
- Implementing Nested Virtualization
- Understanding and configuring Discrete Device Assignment (DDA)
- Using Containers with Hyper-V
- Troubleshooting and Support
- Common issues and troubleshooting techniques in Hyper-V
- Using logs and diagnostic tools for problem resolution
- Accessing Microsoft support and community resources
- Final Assessment and Certification
- Review of course content and practical exercises
- Final assessment through a project or exam
- Obtaining Microsoft Hyper-V certification