20745 Implementing a Software-Defined DataCenter
This course explains how to implement and manage virtualization infrastructure in a software-defined datacenter by using System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for IT professionals and administrators who are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing virtualization infrastructure in a software-defined datacenter by using System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager. The main focus of this course is on managing Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure in Windows Server 2016, although the course also covers other virtualization platforms that can be managed by using Virtual Machine Manager 2016.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Explain the different virtualization options.
Install and manage Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016.
Install and configure System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager.
Manage storage fabric and fabric updates.
Configure and manage the Virtual Machine Manager library and library objects.
Manage the networking fabric.
Create and manage virtual machines by using Virtual Machine Manager.
Manage clouds in Virtual Machine Manager.
Manage services in Virtual Machine Manager.
Monitor a virtualization infrastructure by using System Center Operations Manager.
Implement and manage Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery.
Protect virtualization infrastructure by using Data Protection Manager.
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COURSE OUTLINE
1 - INTRODUCTION TO SERVER VIRTUALIZATION
Overview of Microsoft Virtualization
Introduction to the software-defined datacenter
Extending virtualization to the cloud
Lab : Evaluating virtualization options
2 - OVERVIEW OF HYPER-V VIRTUALIZATION
Installing and configuring the Hyper-V role
Creating and managing virtual hard disks and virtual machines
Creating and using Hyper-V virtual switches
Implementing failover clustering with Hyper-V
Lab : Creating and managing virtual hard disks and virtual machines
Lab : Implementing failover clustering with Hyper-V
3 - INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING SYSTEM CENTER 2016 VIRTUAL MACHINE MANAGER
Overview of System Center 2016 VMM
Installing System Center 2016 VMM
Adding hosts and managing host groups
Lab : Installing and configuring System Center 2016
4 - MANAGING STORAGE FABRIC AND FABRIC UPDATES
Overview of server virtualization storage technologies
Managing storage fabric
Managing fabric updates
Lab : Managing storage fabric and fabric updates
5 - CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE VIRTUAL MACHINE MANAGER LIBRARY AND LIBRARY OBJECTS
Overview of the VMM library
Preparing Windows for deployment in VMM
Working with profiles
Working with virtual machine templates
Lab : Configuring and managing VMM library and library objects
6 - MANAGING THE NETWORKING FABRIC
Networking concepts in VMM
Managing Software-Defined Networking
Understanding network function virtualization
Lab : Creating and configuring the networking fabric
Lab : Configuring and testing Hyper-V Network Virtualization
7 - CREATING AND MANAGING VIRTUAL MACHINES BY USING VIRTUAL MACHINE MANAGER
Virtual machine management tasks
Creating, cloning, and converting virtual machines
Lab : Creating and managing virtual machines by using System Center 2016 VMM
8 - MANAGING CLOUDS IN SYSTEM CENTER 2016 VIRTUAL MACHINE MANAGER
Introduction to clouds
Creating and managing a cloud
Creating user roles in VMM
Lab : Managing clouds in System Center 2016 VMM
9 - MANAGING SERVICES IN VIRTUAL MACHINE MANAGER
Overview of services in VMM
Creating and managing services in VMM
Lab : Managing services in VMM
10 - MONITORING A VIRTUALIZATION INFRASTRUCTURE BY USING SYSTEM CENTER OPERATIONS MANAGER
Operations Manager architecture and security
Using Operations Manager for monitoring and reporting
Integrating Operations Manager with VMM and DPM
Lab : Monitoring a virtualization infrastructure by using Operations Manager
11 - IMPLEMENTING AND MANAGING HYPER-V REPLICA AND AZURE SITE RECOVERY
Implementing and managing Hyper-V Replica
Implementing and managing Azure Site Recovery
Lab : Implementing and managing Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery
12 - PROTECTING A VIRTUALIZATION INFRASTRUCTURE BY USING DATA PROTECTION MANAGER
Overview of backup and restore options for virtual machines
Configuring and managing DPM for virtualization infrastructure protection
Lab : Protecting virtualization infrastructure by using DPM
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
