Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Installation and Configuration Guide

Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Installation and Configuration Guide
Author: Aidan Finn
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 602
Release: 2013-03-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118486498

Go-to guide for using Microsoft's updated Hyper-V as a virtualization solution Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V offers greater scalability, new components, and more options than ever before for large enterprise systems and small/medium businesses. Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Installation and Configuration Guide is the place to start learning about this new cloud operating system. You'll get up to speed on the architecture, basic deployment and upgrading, creating virtual workloads, designing and implementing advanced network architectures, creating multitenant clouds, backup, disaster recovery, and more. The international team of expert authors offers deep technical detail, as well as hands-on exercises and plenty of real-world scenarios, so you thoroughly understand all features and how best to use them. Explains how to deploy, use, manage, and maintain the Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V virtualization solutions in large enterprises and small- to medium-businesses Provides deep technical detail and plenty of exercises showing you how to work with Hyper-V in real-world settings Shows you how to quickly configure Hyper-V from the GUI and use PowerShell to script and automate common tasks Covers deploying Hyper-V hosts, managing virtual machines, network fabrics, cloud computing, and using file servers Also explores virtual SAN storage, creating guest clusters, backup and disaster recovery, using Hyper-V for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and other topics Help make your Hyper-V virtualization solution a success with Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Installation and Configuration Guide.

MCTS Windows Server Virtualization Configuration Study Guide

MCTS Windows Server Virtualization Configuration Study Guide
Author: William Panek
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2009-05-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470522569

The MCTS is Windows Server Virtualization Configuring exam, and is Microsoft’s newest addition to their exam repertoire and tests candidates’ ability to use Hyper-V and server virtualization as part of their network infrastructure solution. The exam targets IT professionals who are looking to enhance their skills and distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack. This guide reviews the tasks that are mandatory for candidates to know: installing Hyper-V, configuring and optimizing Hyper-V, deploying virtual machines, and managing and monitoring virtual machines. The CD-ROM contains coverage of the exam objectives, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

Microsoft System Center Building a Virtualized Network Solution

Microsoft System Center Building a Virtualized Network Solution
Author: Nigel Cain
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2014-02-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0735685584

Part of a series of specialized guides on System Center - this book provides focused drilldown into building a virtualized network solution. Series editor Mitch Tulloch and a team of System Center experts provide concise technical guidance as they step you through key build, configuration, and implementation tasks.

Exam Ref 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 (MCSA)

Exam Ref 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 (MCSA)
Author: Craig Zacker
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Total Pages: 622
Release: 2014-02-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0735684200

Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2! Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-410 - and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of implementing and configuring core services in Windows Server 2012 R2. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Install and configure servers Configure server roles and features Configure Hyper-V Deploy and configure core network services Install and administer Active Directory Create and manage Group Policy This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives. Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you.

Training Guide Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 (MCSA)

Training Guide Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 (MCSA)
Author: Mitch Tulloch
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Total Pages: 689
Release: 2014-05-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133967131

Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2! Designed to help enterprise administrators develop real-world, job-role-specific skills - this Training Guide focuses on deploying and managing core infrastructure services in Windows Server 2012 R2. Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices - and help maximize your performance on the job. This Microsoft Training Guide: Provides in-depth, hands-on training you take at your own pace Focuses on job-role-specific expertise for deploying and managing core infrastructure services Creates a foundation of skills which, along with on-the-job experience, can be measured by Microsoft Certification exams such as 70-410 Topics include: Preparing for Windows Server 2012 R2 Deploying servers Server remote management New Windows PowerShell capabilities Deploying domain controllers Active Directory administration Network administration Advanced networking capabilities

Virtualization with Microsoft Virtual Server 2005

Virtualization with Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
Author: Andy Jones
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2006-10-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0080520677

A virtual evolution in IT shops large and small has begun. Microsoft's Virtal Server is the enterprise tool to free an infrastructure from its physical limitations providing the transformation into a virtual environment--this book shows you how.This book will detail the default and custom installation of Microsoft's Virtual Server 2005, as well as basic and advanced virtual machine configurations. It will also discuss the requirements for a server virtualization and consolidation project and the cost savings surrounding such an effort. Furthermore, the book will provide a thorough understanding of the benefits of a virtual infrastructure and a comprehensive examination of how Virtual Server can ease administration and lower overall IT costs. Lastly, the book delivers a thorough understanding of the virtual evolution which is underway in many IT organizations and how the reader will benefit from shifting from the physical to a virtual world.* Examines in detail the default and custom installation of Microsoft's Virtual Server 2005* Addresses th important topics of server requirements and the cost implications involved* Looks at addressing IT costs and the benefits to the organisation

Training Guide Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (MCSA)

Training Guide Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (MCSA)
Author: Mitch Tulloch
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 781
Release: 2012-11-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0735673063

Designed to help enterprise administrators develop real-world, job-role-specific skills—this Training Guide focuses on deploying and managing core infrastructure services in Windows Server 2012. Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices—and help maximize your performance on the job. This Microsoft Training Guide: Provides in-depth, hands-on training you take at your own pace Focuses on job-role-specific expertise for deploying and managing Windows Server 2012 core services Creates a foundation of skills which, along with on-the-job experience, can be measured by Microsoft Certification exams such as 70-410 Coverage includes: Deploying Servers and Domain Controllers Remote Management Administering Active Directory Network Administration Using Group Policy Provisioning and Managing Storage Deploying Hyper-V Hosts Deploying and Managing Virtualized Workloads Deploying File Servers Managing Print Services

Microsoft Virtualization

Microsoft Virtualization
Author: Thomas Olzak
Publisher: Syngress
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2010-06-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1597494895

Microsoft Virtualization: Master Microsoft Server, Desktop, Application, and Presentation Virtualization serves a thorough reference for those considering a migration into the virtualized world. It provides the tools and explanations needed to create a fresh virtualization environment. Readers walk through step-by-step instructions on everything from building a Windows 2008 server to installing and configuring Hyper-V and App-V. The book begins with the basics of virtualization, including the role of virtualization in the changing landscape of the traditional data center and its benefits, and the strategies of virtualization. It presents the step-by-step process used to build a Windows 2008 server and the process of configuring and managing a Hyper-V infrastructure. Microsoft's approach to high availability and the combination of Microsoft tools to provide a very reliable and highly available virtualization infrastructure are discussed. The chapters also cover the migration of physical servers to virtual servers; the Dynamic Data Center concept; creating and publishing a virtual application within App-V; and desktop virtualization. This book was intended for seasoned system administrators and engineers who grew up in and still manage primarily a hardware-based server environment containing a large assortment of both newer and legacy applications. - Covers Microsoft virtualization products completely, including Hyper-V - Includes a special section on securing virtual infrastructure - Gives hands-on instructions to help understand and implement Microsoft solutions

Microsoft System Center Deploying Hyper-V with Software-Defined Storage & Networking

Microsoft System Center Deploying Hyper-V with Software-Defined Storage & Networking
Author: Mitch Tulloch
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2015-03-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0735695679

Focused technical guidance from System Center experts Part of a series of specialized guidance on System Center--this book provides a single end-to-end resource on Microsoft's software-defined datacenter solution built upon Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V and System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager. The book walks you through a proof of concept (POC) deployment of a software-defined compute, storage, and networking infrastructure, starting from racking bare-metal servers through to the streamlined deployment of virtual machines.

Training Guide

Training Guide
Author: Mitch Tulloch
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 689
Release: 2014
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0735684332

Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2! Designed to help enterprise administrators develop real-world, job-role-specific skills - this Training Guide focuses on deploying and managing core infrastructure services in Windows Server 2012 R2. Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices - and help maximize your performance on the job. This Microsoft Training Guide: Provides in-depth, hands-on training you take at your own pace Focuses on job-role-specific expertise for deploying and managing core infrastructure services Creates a foundation of skills which, along with on-the-job experience, can be measured by Microsoft Certification exams such as 70-410 Topics include: Preparing for Windows Server 2012 R2 Deploying servers Server remote management New Windows PowerShell capabilities Deploying domain controllers Active Directory administration Network administration Advanced networking capabilities