Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
Book Description:
Hyper-V is one of the top virtualization products, and this practical guide focuses on the essentials of Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. Written by the Microsoft team behind the Hyper-V product, this book shows you how to perform key virtualization scenarios, such as server consolidation, software test and development, and a dynamic data center and demonstrates how Hyper-V can be used to reduce cost and eliminate the complexity of a server infrastructure by consolidating workloads to a small number of machines. In addition, the material addresses using DPM, and SCOM with VMM in order to maintain and manage Hyper-V environments.
From the Back Cover
Get up to speed and down to business with Hyper-V
Leveraging server virtualization has never been easier. Not only does Hyper-V come in the box withMicrosoft Windows Server 2008, now you can get up and running in no time with expert guidance from three team members at Microsoft who worked with the product.
This insiders guide takes you through Hyper-V essentials. You’ll test new systems and new software. You’ll discover how to use virtualization for disaster recovery and quick migrations. And you’ll learn to manage virtual machines with System Center tools. The book provides pages of explanations and tips—and encourages you to work hands-on on your own virtual system, as you learn.
Install, configure, and get productive on Hyper-V as quickly as possible
Migrate from hardware to virtual machines and set up backup/recovery systems
Learn scripting, command lines, and how to automate common tasks
Manage enterprise virtualization environments with Microsoft? System Center
Use Hyper-V to keep mission-critical infrastructures up and running
Explore each System Center product individually: Operations Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, and Data Protection Manager
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to Hyper-V
Chapter 2. Installing Hyper-V and Server Core
Chapter 3. Configuring Hyper-V
Chapter 4. Best Practices
Chapter 5. Administration and Management
Chapter 6. Virtualization Security
Chapter 7. Backup and Recovery
Chapter 8. High Availability
Chapter 9. Understanding WMI, Scripting and Hyper-V
Chapter 10. Automating Common Tasks
Chapter 11. System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Chapter 12. System Center Data Protection Manager
Chapter 13. System Center Operations Manager
Book Details
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Sybex (April 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470440961
ISBN-13: 978-0470440964
