Virtualization

Course name:	Course 10324A - Implementing and Managing Microsoft® Desktop Virtualization
Type:	Course
Delivery method:	Instructor-led (classroom)
Length:	5 days

Overview

About this course

This five-day, instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage desktop virtualization solutions. This course provides an overview of virtualization and the various Microsoft products that you can use to implement and deploy a virtualization solution. The course explains how to configure and manage a MED-V deployment. Then, it describes the procedures for deploying an App-V solution by implementing App-V servers and clients and by sequencing applications. The course then covers the configuration of Remote Desktop Services and RemoteApp programs. Finally, the course describes the concept of user state virtualization and procedures for configuring the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

Audience profile

This course is intended for Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 system and desktop administrators who will manage and implement desktop and application virtualization technologies within their networks.

The students for this course typically are responsible for implementing their organizations’ desktop and application virtualization, or their information technology (IT) management has directed them to research and/or implement desktop and application virtualization in the existing environment. Students should have a minimum of 1.5 years of experience working with Windows Server 2008 as a server or desktop administrator. This course does not require prior experience with virtualization. However, we highly recommend familiarity with virtualization concepts and management tools.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

−   Plan desktop virtualization scenarios.

−   Implement and configure Windows® Virtual PC and the Windows XP mode.

−   ImplementMicrosoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization.

−   Configure and deploy MED-V images.

−   Manage a MED-V deployment.

−   Implement App-V servers.

−   Plan and deploy Application Virtualization clients.

−   Administer the App-V infrastructure by using the App-V Management Console.

−   Sequence applications for deployment by using the App-V infrastructure or a standalone installation.

−   Configure and use Remote Desktop Services and RemoteApp programs.

−   Implement user state virtualization.

−   Configure and use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

−   Compare and review the various desktop virtualization technologies.

Course details

Module 1: Overview of Desktop Virtualization Scenarios

Many organizations are exploring the use of virtualization to optimize their IT environment and streamline their IT management practices.

Microsoft provides several products and technologies that will enable organizations to implement virtualization solutions in many different ways.

This module provides an overview of the Microsoft virtualization technologies, and provides information on planning and managing virtualized environments.

Lessons

−   Overview of Virtualization

−   Overview of Virtualization Management

−   Planning an Application and Desktop Virtualization Deployment

−   Lab : Planning Desktop Virtualization Scenarios

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Explain the benefits and options for virtualization.

−   Identify the solutions for managing a virtual environment.

−   Plan an application and desktop virtualization deployment.

Module 2: Implementing Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode

This module covers the concept of virtual machines and how Windows Virtual PC uses it for virtualizing a complete client system. The module also covers the requirements and the procedures for installing and configuring Windows Virtual PC and virtual machines.

Lessons

−   Installing Windows Virtual PC

−   Configuring Windows Virtual PC

−   Installing, Configuring, and Managing the Windows XP Mode

−   Creating and Deploying Custom Images of Windows XP Mode

Lab : Implementing Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Install and enable Windows Virtual PC.

−   Configure a virtual machine.

−   Install, configure, and manage the Windows XP Mode.

−   Create and deploy custom Windows XP Mode images.

Module 3: Implementing Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization

This module covers the architecture, functionalities, and benefits of MED-V. It also describes the roles of the MED-V client and MED-V Management server and the procedures for deploying them.

Lessons

−   Overview of MED-V

−   Implementing MED-V Management Servers

−   Implementing a MED-V Client

−   Lab : Implementing MED-V

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Describe the features and functionality of MED-V.

−   Implement the MED-V server infrastructure.

−   Implement the MED-V client.

Module 4: Configuring and Deploying MED-V Images

This module explains how to create, configure, deploy, and work with MED-V images. It also describes how to upload a MED-V image and deploy it to the client.

Lessons

−   Configuring MED-V Images

−   Deploying MED-V Images

−   Lab : Configuring and Deploying MED-V Images

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Configure MED-V images.

−   Deploy MED-V images.

Module 5: Managing a MED-V Deployment

This module explains how to manage a MED-V deployment, create reports, and perform basic MED-V troubleshooting. The module explains the concept of MED-V Workspace and describes how to configure Workspace Policy and deploy it to the client.

Lessons

−   Implementing the MED-V Workspace Policy

−   Working with MED-V Workspace

−   Reporting and Troubleshooting MED-V

−   Lab : Managing a MED-V deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Implement the MED-V Workspace Policy.

−   Work with MED-V Workspace.

−   Implement MED-V reporting and troubleshooting.

Module 6: Implementing Microsoft Application Virtualization

This module provides an overview of application virtualization, and it explains the requirements and interactions of App-V components.

It explains how to plan the App-V infrastructure, and the available deployment scenarios.

The module also provides an overview of the App-V server and App-V client installation process, and describes how to configure an App-V client.

Lessons

−   Introduction to Application Virtualization

−   Planning for Application Virtualization

−   Deploying Application Virtualization Servers

Lab : Implementing Application Virtualization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Provide an overview of application virtualization.

−   Plan for deploying application virtualization.

−   Deploy application virtualization servers

Module 7: Planning and Deploying App-V Clients

This module explains how to configure and manage the application virtualization client. It provides an overview of the desktop and the terminal server client, and their installation methods.

The module also describes the installation and configuration options for the client software.

Lessons

−   Overview of the App-V Client

−   Installing and Configuring the App-V Client

−   Managing Client Configuration Features

−   Lab : Deploying the App-V Client in Stand-Alone ModeLab : Managing Client Configuration Features

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Describe the purpose and functionality of the App-V client.

−   Install and configure the App-V client.

−   Manage client configuration features.

Module 8: Managing and Administering Application Virtualization

This module explains how to administer the App-V infrastructure by providing an overview of the App-V Management Console, its deployment on the administrative workstation, and the required permissions for administering the App-V Management server.

Additionally, the module provides information about publishing and modifying virtualized applications, configuring version upgrades, enforcing license compliance, and managing server groups and server objects.

Lessons

−   Using the Application Virtualization Management Console

−   Publishing Applications into the App-V Environment

−   Performing Advanced Administration Tasks for Application Virtualization

−   Lab : Publishing Applications in the App-V EnvironmentLab : Implementing License Enforcement

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Manage App-V administrators and system options by using the Application Virtualization Management Console.

−   Publish applications to the App-V environment.

−   Perform advanced App-V administration tasks.

Module 9: Sequencing Applications for Virtualization

This module provides an overview of App-V sequencing and explains how to sequence applications for deployment by using the App-V infrastructure or a standalone installation. It explains how to install and configure the App-V Sequencer.

The module also covers packaging options, and the procedures for upgrading existing packages, and creating standalone packages.

Lessons

−   Overview of Application Sequencing

−   Planning and Configuring the Sequencer Environment

−   Performing Application Sequencing

−   Advanced Sequencing Scenarios

−   Lab : Sequencing Applications for Virtualization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Describe how to implement application sequencing.

−   Plan and configure the sequencer environment.

−   Sequence applications for virtualization.

−   Perform advanced sequencing.

Module 10: Configuring Remote Desktop Services and RemoteApp

This module explains how to configure and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and RemoteApp programs.

It provides an overview of the main RDS role services and the services that are required for implementing RemoteApp.

This module also covers RD Connection Broker and the integration of published RemoteApp programs with Windows 7 clients.

Lessons

−   Overview of RDS

−   Publishing RemoteApp by Using RDS

−   Accessing RemoteApp Programs from Clients

−   Lab : Configuring RDS and RemoteApp Programs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Describe the features of RDS.

−   Publish RemoteApp programs.

−   Access published RemoteApp programs from clients.

Module 11: Implementing User State Virtualization

This module explains the importance of the user state and how you can configure user state.

It covers the features of user profiles, the profile types that Windows supports, and the differences between them.

The module also covers folder redirection, and explains how to configure and use them.

Lessons

−   Overview of User State

−   Configuring Roaming Profiles and Folder Redirection

−   Lab : Implementing User State Virtualization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Describe the features of user profiles and the available user profile types.

−   Configure roaming profiles and folder redirection.

Module 12: Configuring Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

This module describes how to configure and use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

It provides an overview of Hyper-V server role and the integration of VDI with RDS and Hyper-V.

The module also covers the procedures for configuring different types of virtual desktops and explains how to configure a virtual machine for use as a virtual desktop.

Finally, the module provides details on deploying VDI to Windows 7 desktops.

Lessons

−   Overview of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V

−   Introduction to VDI

−   Configuring Personal and Pooled Virtual Desktops

−   Lab : Configuring Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Describe the features and functionality of Hyper-V.

−   Describe the features and benefits of VDI.

−   Configure personal and pooled virtual desktops.

Module 13: Summary of Desktop Virtualization Technologies

This module reviews the features of the various desktop virtualization technologies that this course covers.

The module also covers some real-world scenarios for implementing these technologies.

Lessons

−   Review of Desktop Virtualization Technologies

−   Real-World Usage Scenarios

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Compare the features of various desktop virtualization technologies.

−   Describe real-world scenarios for using desktop virtualization technologies.

Prerequisites

−   Before attending this course, students must have:

−   Basic skills with Windows Command line

−   Monitoring and Management Tools

−   Networking

−   AD DS, including Group Policy deployments

−   Performance Monitoring

−   Troubleshooting

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Course name:	Course 20409B - Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V® and System Center
Type:	Course
Delivery method:	Instructor-led (classroom)
Length:	5 days

Overview

About this course

This five day course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to design and implement Microsoft Server Virtualization solutions using Hyper-V and System Center.

Audience profile

This course is intended for IT professionals who are responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining a virtualization infrastructure or are interested in learning about current Microsoft Virtualization technologies.

The secondary audience for this course includes IT decision makers who will determine which virtualization product to implement in their data centers.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

−   Evaluate an organization’s virtualization requirements and plan for server virtualization.

−   Install and configure the Hyper-V server role.

−   Create virtual machines, create and manage virtual hard disks and work with snapshots.

−   Create and configure virtual machine networks in a Hyper-V environment.

−   Implement virtual machine movement and Hyper-V Replica.

−   Provide high availability for Hyper-V environment by implementing failover clustering.

−   Manage virtual environment by using System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager.

−   Manage networking and storage infrastructure in Virtual Machine Manager.

−   Configure and manage Virtual Machine Manager library and library objects.

−   Create and manage virtual machines by using Virtual Machine Manager.

−   Create and manage clouds by using System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager.

−   Create and manage services in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager.

−   Protect virtualization infrastructure by using Windows Server Backup and Data Protection Manager.

Course details

Module 1: Evaluating the Environment for Virtualization

This module provides an overview of Microsoft virtualization technologies and the various components of System Center 2012 R2.

The module also explains how to evaluate the current environment for virtualization and extend virtualization to the cloud.

Lessons

−   Overview of Microsoft Virtualization

−   Overview of System Center 2012 R2 Components

−   Evaluating Current Environment for Virtualization

−   Extending Virtualization to the Cloud Environment

−   Lab : Evaluating the Environment for Virtualization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Describe the various virtualization technologies and the scenarios where you would apply each technology.

−   Describe the different System Center 2012 R2 components and explain how they can be used to manage both traditional and modern infrastructure solutions.

−   Evaluate an organization’s virtualization requirements and plan for server virtualization.

−   Explain the concept of a public cloud and how to extend virtualization to the cloud.

Module 2: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Role

This module describes how to install and manage the Hyper-V role.

The module also explains how to configure Hyper-V settings, storage, and networking.

Lessons

−   Installing the Hyper-V Role

−   Managing Hyper-V

−   Configuring Hyper-V Settings

−   Hyper-V Host Storage and Networking

Lab : Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Role

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Install the Hyper-V role.

−   Manage Hyper-V.

−   Configure Hyper-V settings.

−   Describe Hyper-V host storage and networking.

Module 3: Creating and Managing Virtual Hard Disks, Virtual Machines, and Checkpoints

This module explains how to create and configure virtual hard disks and virtual machines.

The module then describes how to install, import, monitor, and manage virtual machines.

Lessons

−   Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks

−   Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines

−   Installing and Importing Virtual Machines

−   Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints

−   Monitoring Hyper-V

−   Designing Virtual Machines for Server Roles and Services

−   Lab : Creating and Managing Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines

−   Lab : Creating and Managing Checkpoints and Monitoring Hyper-V

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Create and configure virtual hard disks.

−   Create and configure virtual machines.

−   Install and import virtual machines.

−   Manage virtual machine checkpoints.

−   Monitor Hyper-V.

−   Design and manage virtual machines for server roles and services.

Module 4: Creating and Configuring Virtual Machine Networks

This module explains how to create and use Hyper-V virtual switches and Hyper-V networking features.

The module also describes how to configure and implement Hyper-V network virtualization.

Lessons

−   Creating and Using Hyper-V Virtual Switches

−   Advanced Hyper-V Networking Features

−   Configuring and Using Hyper-V Network Virtualization

−   Lab : Creating and Using Hyper-V Virtual Switches

−   Lab : Creating and Using Advanced Virtual Switch Features

−   Lab : Configuring and Testing Hyper-V Network Virtualization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Create and use Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V virtual switches.

−   Describe advanced Hyper-V networking features.

−   Configure and use Hyper-V network virtualization.

Module 5: Virtual Machine Movement and Hyper-V Replica

This module describes how to provide high availability and redundancy for virtualization.

The module also explains how to implement virtual machine movement and Hyper-V Replica.

Lessons

−   Providing High Availability and Redundancy for Virtualization

−   Implementing Virtual Machine Movement

−   Implementing and Managing Hyper-V Replica

−   Lab : Moving Virtual Machine and Configuring Constrained Delegation

−   Lab : Configuring and Using Hyper-V Replica

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Explain the importance of providing high availability and redundancy for virtualization.

−   Implement virtual machine movement.

−   Implement and manage the Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V feature, Hyper-V Replica.

Module 6: Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V

This module provides an overview of failover clustering.

The module also describes how configure shared storage, and how to implement failover clustering with Hyper-V.

Lessons

−   Overview of Failover Clustering

−   Configuring and Using Shared Storage

−   Implementing and Managing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V

−   Lab : Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Describe failover clustering.

−   Configure and use shared storage.

−   Implement and manage failover clustering with Hyper-V.

Module 7: Installing and Configuring System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager

This module describes how to integrate System Center and server virtualization.

The module also describes how to install System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager, add hosts, and manage host groups.

Lessons

−   Integrating System Center and Server Virtualization

−   Overview of VMM

−   Installing VMM

−   Adding Hosts and Managing Host Groups

−   Lab : Installing and Configuring System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Explain how to use different System Center 2012 components for managing a virtual environment.

−   Describe the key features of VMM.

−   Explain how to install VMM.

−   Add virtualization hosts to VMM, and manage virtualization hosts and host groups.

Module 8: Managing the Networking and Storage Infrastructure in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager

This module describes how to manage networking infrastructure, storage infrastructure, and infrastructure updates.

Lessons

−   Managing Networking Infrastructure

−   Managing Storage Infrastructure

−   Managing Infrastructure Updates

−   Lab : Network Infrastructure Management

−   Lab : Managing Infrastructure Storage

−   Lab : Infrastructure Updates Management

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Manage the networking infrastructure in VMM.

−   Manage the storage infrastructure in VMM.

−   Manage infrastructure updates by creating update baselines, and by scanning and remediating non-compliant servers.

Module 9: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines by Using Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager

This module explains how to create, clone, and convert virtual machines.

The module also provides an overview of virtual machine updating.

Lessons

−   Virtual Machine Management Tasks in VMM

−   Creating, Cloning, and Converting Virtual Machines

−   Overview of Virtual Machine Updating

−   Lab : Creating and Managing Virtual Machines by Using System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Explain virtual machine management tasks in VMM.

−   Explain how to create, clone, and convert virtual machines.

−   Describe methods and tools for updating virtual machines.

Module 10: Configuring and Managing the Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager Library and Library Objects

This module provides an overview of the Virtual Machine Library.

The module also describes how to work with profiles and templates.

Lessons

−   Overview of the Virtual Machine Manager Library

−   Working With Profiles and Templates

−   Lab : Configuring and Managing the Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager Library and Library Objects

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Describe the Virtual Machine Manager library and library resources.

−   Manage hardware profiles and virtual machine templates.

Module 11: Managing Clouds in Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager

This module provides an introduction to clouds and describes how to create and manage a cloud.

The module also describes how to work with user roles in VMM.

Lessons

−   Introduction to Clouds

−   Creating and Managing a Cloud

−   Working With User Roles in Virtual Machine Manager

−   Lab : Managing Clouds in Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Explain the concept of a cloud, and describe how you can use Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) for creating a cloud.

−   Create and manage cloud services.

−   Create and use user roles in VMM.

Module 12: Managing Services in Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager and App Controller

This module provides an overview of services in System Center 2012 R2 VMM.

The module also describes how to create and manage services in VMM and how to use System Center 2012 R2 App Controller.

Lessons

−   Understanding Services in VMM

−   Creating and Managing Services in VMM

−   Using App Controller

−   Lab : Managing Services in System Center 2012 R2 VMM and App Controller

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Explain the purpose and functionality of a service.

−   Create and manage services in VMM.

−   Describe how to use App Controller.

Module 13: Protecting and Monitoring Virtualization Infrastructure

This module provides an overview of backup and restore options for virtual machines.

The module describes how to use DPM and System Center Operations Manager for protection, monitoring, and reporting.

Lessons

−   Overview of Backup and Restore Options for Virtual Machines

−   Protecting Virtualization Infrastructure by Using DPM

−   Using Operations Manager for Monitoring and Reporting

−   Integrating VMM with Operations Manager

−   Lab : Monitoring and Reporting Virtualization Infrastructure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

−   Describe the backup and restore options that are available for virtual machines.

−   Plan a protection strategy for the virtualization infrastructure by using DPM.

−   Describe how to use Operations Manager for monitoring and reporting.

−   Integrate System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) and Operations Manager.

Additional Reading

To help you prepare for this class, review the following resources:

−   Course 20410B - Installing and Configuring Windows Server® 2012

−   Course 20411B - Administering Windows Server® 2012

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

−   An understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts

−   An understanding of different storage technologies and concepts

−   The ability to work in a team/virtual team

−   An understanding of Windows PowerShell®

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