Module 1

Module 1Evaluating the Environment for Virtualization

Microsoft Official CoursePresentation: 100 minutesLab: 30 minutesAfter 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 Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 components, and explain how you can use them to manage both traditional and modern infrastructure solutions.Evaluate your organizations virtualization requirements and plan for server virtualization.Required MaterialsTo teach this module, you need the Microsoft PowerPoint file 20409A_02.pptx.Important: We recommend that you use PowerPoint 2007 or newer to display the slides for this course. If you use PowerPoint Viewer or an older version of Office PowerPoint, all the features of the slides might not display correctly.Preparation TasksTo prepare for this module:Read all of the materials for this module.Practice performing the lab exercises.Work through the Module Review and Takeaways section, and determine how you will use this section to reinforce student learning and promote knowledge transfer to on-the-job performance.120409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationModule OverviewOverview of Microsoft VirtualizationOverview of System Center 2012 R2 ComponentsEvaluating the Current Environment for VirtualizationExtending Virtualization to the Cloud EnvironmentList the lessons in this module and provide a brief overview of what you will cover in each of them.220409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationLesson 1: Overview of Microsoft VirtualizationChallenges of Traditional Computing EnvironmentsWhat Is Server Virtualization?What Is Desktop Virtualization?What Is Network Virtualization?What Is User State Virtualization?What Is Presentation Virtualization?What Is Application Virtualization?What Is Cloud Computing?Consider reviewing some case studies where each virtualization technology has resolved a company issue. Review current trends on presentation virtualization versus Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). VDI is often used in conjunction with other technologies, and its usage is increasing.320409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationChallenges of Traditional Computing EnvironmentsTraditional challenges:Space - Housing business equipmentPower - Providing affordable power to run the server, storage and network equipmentCooling- Maintaining safe operating temperatures for equipmentResilience - Building robust and highly available solutions and offering a means to recover from failureFlexibility Providing the time to deliver or upgrade infrastructure and or applicationsResources Maintaining staff to system ratios and meeting training challenges

420409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat Is Server Virtualization?Server virtualization:Create and run multiple computer operating systems on a single physical computerHost servers share resources with all virtual machinesVirtualization challenges:Limited amount of compute resources Server virtualization features:Hyper-V server virtualization allows full utilization of physical resources, and provides advanced technology to create a more robust, available, and dynamic server computing environment

Introduce students to server virtualization. Mention some of the earlier versions and the improvements with virtual machine resource allocation limits. Some students may be familiar with earlier Microsoft or other server virtualization technologies. Use the discussion questions to find out about their experiences, any features they want to explore more in-depth, and the challenges they want to address using server virtualization.Use the two additional architecture slides to describe the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors.QuestionWhat are the challenges your organization hopes to overcome by implementing sever virtualization?AnswerPossible answers include resolving power, space, and cooling issues. Server virtualization can also help improve resilience and flexibility, and make efficient use of server hardware.520409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat Is Server Virtualization?Type I HypervisorVirtual machine running WindowsVirtual machine running WindowsVirtual machine running Linux

Virtual machine running LinuxParavirtualization drivers and toolsHypervisor (Windows Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, Citrix XenServerHost Physical hardwareUse this slide and the next slide to introduce the Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors. Explain the key difference between the two hypervisors, which is that Type 2 hypervisors run inside an operating system, and Type 1 hypervisors do not.620409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat Is Server Virtualization?Type II HypervisorVirtual machine running WindowsVirtual machine running WindowsVirtual machine running LinuxVirtual machine running LinuxParavirtualization drivers and toolsHost Operating systemHost Physical hardwareHypervisor (Microsoft Virtual Server, VMware workstation)Use this slide and the previous slide to introduce the Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors. Explain that the key difference is that Type 2 hypervisors run inside an operating system, and that Type 1 hypervisors do not.720409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat Is Desktop Virtualization?Client-side virtualization:Enables you to export Client Hyper-V virtual machines to serversSupports wireless networking and Windows 8 sleep modeServer-side virtualization:Hyper-VRemoteFXVirtual desktopsSession hosts

Introduce students to the concept of desktop virtualization. Explain the difference between VDI and client-side virtualization. 820409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat Is Network Virtualization?Blue virtual machine

Physical serverRed virtual machinevirtualization

Physical networkServersSwitchesBlue networkRed network

Network virtualization runs multiple virtual networks on a physical networkServer virtualization runs multiple virtual servers on a physical serverAsk students about situations where it might be useful to have a single Hyper-V host that hosts two separate virtual machines with the same IP address. Explain the benefits of network virtualization in multitenant environments.The slide shows two different virtual machines that are hosted on the same Hyper-V host. Network virtualization allows these virtual machines to run concurrently, even if they had the same IP address information. In network virtualization scenarios, you can create separate virtualized networks that use the same address space, and then run them concurrently on the same host.920409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat Is User State Virtualization?User state virtualization:Monitors the changes made to a user application and operating system settingsStores the settings centrallyProvides a consistent experience for roaming users working from any device locally or remotely using VDIWorks with locally installed applications, App-V applications, and RemoteApp applicationsIntroduce students to user state virtualization. Review the High-Level Architecture for UE-V 1.0 article at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj680035.aspx. Discuss the applications and operating system settings to which you can apply UE-V.1020409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat Is User State Virtualization?

UE-V agent

Local FilesRegistry

Settings location templatesSettings storage locationSettings packagesSettings packages(Remote)available offlineApplication process1120409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat Is Presentation Virtualization?Remote Desktop Services role and servicesRD Session HostRD Virtualization HostRD Connection BrokerRD Services LicensingRD Services Web AccessRD Services GatewayCommon use cases for Presentation VirtualizationWindows 2012 R2 Remote Desktop Services features

Introduce presentation virtualization and provide a brief overview of the Remote Desktop Services core technologies. Describe common use cases and question students to see if:They are familiar with Remote Desktop Services and if they use it in their organizations.They are aware of the features in Windows Server 2012 R2 such as compression and dynamic display.1220409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat Is Application Virtualization?App-V virtualizes applications by abstracting them from the operating system App-V applications can appear to users as if they are installed locallyApp-V allows incompatible applications to run side-by-side on the same operating system1320409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat Is Cloud Computing?Cloud computing features:Public, private, and hybrid cloudSaaSPaaSIaaSCloud computing benefits:Reduce computing costs Improve delivery times for infrastructure and application servicesEnsure availability of servicesMonitor performance of services

Introduce students to the cloud computing concept and common service models. Mention some of the benefits of cloud computing. Discuss Microsoft cloud computing services. Some Microsoft cloud examples that you can talk about include:Outlook.com, Xbox LIVE, Microsoft SkyDrive, Windows 8 Skype, Office 365, Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft Dynamics CRM OnlineWindows Azure1420409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationLesson 2: Overview of System Center 2012 R2 ComponentsUsing Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 to Manage a Data CenterOverview of VMMOverview of App ControllerOverview of Operations ManagerOverview of OrchestratorOverview of Service ManagerOverview of Data Protection ManagerOverview of Configuration ManagerAdditional System Center Services and Tools1520409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationUsing Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 to Manage a Data Center

Data centerManage virtual environment(VMM, App Controller)Automation(Orchestrator,Service Manager)Manage physical and virtual components(VMM)Delegate administration and self service(App Controller, DataProtection Manager)Enable business Continuity(Data ProtectionManager)Monitor and report(OperationsManager)Use this topic to provide an overview of how to use System Center 2012 R2 to manage data center components and tasks. Point out to students that System Center components provide many options for integrating its components to provide integration of management tasks. 1620409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationOverview of VMMVMM features include:Bare-metal deployment of hostsHost and cluster creationHost groupsCross-platform managementStorage configuration/network configurationIntelligent placement/dynamic optimizationPower optimizationPRO tipsP2V and V2V migration

Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) is the main System Center component that this course details. Mention the key VMM features, including dynamic optimization, bare-metal deployment, storage and network configuration, and the configuration and use of host groups.Look into the current plug-ins that are available. Review the new features introduced and enhanced features. The following link provide information on them.http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn246490.aspx1720409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationOverview of App ControllerApp controller is a browser-based console used for providing delegated access to manage private and public cloud services and virtual machinesApp Controller can connect to:Multiple VMM instancesMultiple Windows Azure subscriptionsService Provider FoundationIntroduce System Center 2012 R2 App Controller (App Controller), and explain how it can provide access to cloud resources that are aggregated from multiple locations including Windows Azure, VMM instances, and Service Provider Foundation.Use the following questions to see if students would benefit from implementing multiple VMM instances, but providing only a single interface for users to access the VMM resources.1.Does your organization plan to use App Controller?2.What might you need to change in your infrastructure to support the use of App Controller?1820409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationOverview of Operations ManagerCross-platform, infrastructure, and application monitoring.NET Framework and Java Platform Enterprise Edition performance and diagnosticsIntegration with other System Center components including VMM to allow maintenance mode and PRO tipsCustomizable reporting, dashboarding, and diagram views for almost all Microsoft applications and core infrastructureIntegration with third-party management toolsIntroduce students to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager (Operations Manager). Explain you can use it to extend VMM to provide diagram view of the complete cloud infrastructure.Ask students if they already use Operations Manager, and if so, if they have integrated it with other products.1920409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationOverview of OrchestratorOrchestrator provides the ability to:Automate processes across systems and platformsAutomate best practicesImplement end-to-end automation across multiple System Center productsImplement prebuilt integration packs

Introduce System Center 2012 R2 Orchestrator. Explain to students that prebuilt integration packs provide the activities for workflows, and mention that you can call custom scripts to provide additional functions. 2020409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationOverview of Service ManagerWith Service Manager, you can:Implement service management, as defined in the Information Technology Infrastructure Library and the Microsoft Operations FrameworkProvide processes for:Incident and problem managementChange control and life cycle managementEnforcing complianceManaging integrated systems using connectors and solution accelerators

Ask students if they have any defined processes for managing their infrastructure. If students do not, describe how you can use Service Manager to implement the processes that the Information Technology Infrastructure Library or Microsoft Operations Framework define.2120409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationOverview of Data Protection ManagerData Protection Manager provides:VSS backupsHyper-V item level backup and recoveryHyper-V host and guest supportIntegration with Operations ManagerIntegration with other System Center 2012 componentsSelf-service functionalityProtection for Linux virtual machinesWindows Azure backup

Introduce students to System Center 2012 R2 Data Protection Manager. Discuss the benefits of using an enterprise backup tool. Ask if students are using it Data Protection Manager.2220409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationOverview of Configuration ManagerConfiguration Manager features :Automation of operating system deploymentDeployment of software applicationsManagement of software updatesRemote controlEndpoint ProtectionCompliance and settings managementAsset intelligence and inventory

Introduce students to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. While it is not covered further in this course, you can tell students that Microsoft Learning provides the following specific Configuration Manager courses:10747: Administering Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager10748: Deploying Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager2320409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationAdditional System Center Services and ToolsSystem Center provides the following services and tools:Windows IntuneSystem Center AdvisorVirtual Machine Servicing Tool 2012Virtual Machine Converter Plug-in for VMware vSphere clientMicrosoft Baseline Configuration AnalyzerVMMCAIntroduce students to the System Center tools and online services. Use the following questions to find out if students are already being used, and then discuss some of the strategic benefits of using them, such as low deployment time no infrastructure costs. Which of the System Center tools have you used?What strategic benefits can System Center Advisor and Windows Intune offer?2420409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationLesson 3: Evaluating the Current Environment for VirtualizationEvaluation FactorsOverview of Virtualization Solution AcceleratorsAssessment Features of the MAP ToolkitDemonstration: Assessing the Computing Environment by Using the MAP ToolkitDesigning a Solution for Server Virtualization2520409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationEvaluation FactorsWhen evaluating server virtualization, consider the following: Project scopeHardware requirementsCompatibilityApplications and servicesSupportabilityLicensingAvailability requirements

Discuss the factors that you must consider when choosing which physical server roles to virtualize. In most cases, the hardware requirements will be the most important factor, as most virtual machine environments support most server roles. Emphasize the goal of ensuring that you utilize all servers appropriately. This means that virtualization is the best option in many cases. However, there are scenarios in which you can use other options to increase server workload to the point where the server is using all of its dedicated hardware resources.2620409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationOverview of Virtualization Solution AcceleratorsVirtualization solution accelerators include:MAPThird-party tools (import maps output)Infrastructure planning and design guidesAsk students if any of them have ever used solution accelerators. Stress that these accelerators can be very useful during the planning phase of a project. Consider downloading one of the solution accelerators to show students what the tools look like. Students will probably be most interested in the Windows Server Virtualization guide, which is one of the Infrastructure Planning and Design guides. Show students the systematic approach that the guide describes. Point out the appendix as well, which includes many templates that students can use during a virtualization project.2720409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationAssessment Features of the MAP ToolkitMAP assessment features:DiscoveryInventoryHardware configurationServersInfrastructure (Shared storage and network)Virtual Server Consolidation WizardPrivate cloud fast track

Introduce students to the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP). Explain that you can use MAP for many different scenarios. Introduce the key features used for assessing server virtualization. Be sure to point out the Virtual Machine Capacity feature.2820409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationDemonstration: Assessing the Computing Environment by Using the MAP ToolkitIn this demonstration, you will see how to use MAP for planning Server Virtualization, including:Working with MAP DatabasesCollecting inventory and performance dataCreating hardware configurationsPreparation StepsFor this demonstration, you will use the available virtual machine environment. Before you begin the demonstration, you must complete the following steps:On LON-HOST1, start Hyper-V Manager.In Hyper-V Manager, click 20409A-LON-DC1, and then in the Actions pane, click Start.Repeat step 2 for 20409A-LON-CL1.Click 20409A-LON-CL1, and then In the Actions pane, click Connect. Wait until the virtual machine starts. Sign in by using the following credentials: User name: AdministratorPassword: Pa$$w0rdDomain: AdatumDemonstration StepsInstalling MAPSign in to LON-CL1, move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen, right-click the Windows icon, and then click Run. In the Run text box, type \\lon-dc1\e$\labfiles\mapsetup.exe, and then click OK.In the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit Setup Wizard, on the Welcome page, click Next. On the License Agreement page, review the license agreement, click I accept the terms of the license agreement, and then click Next.On the Installation Folder page, review the installation path, and then click Next.On the Customer Experience Improvement Program page, click I dont want to join the program at this time, and then click Next.

2920409A1: Evaluating the Environment for Virtualization(More notes on the next slide)On the Ready to Install page, click Install.On the Installation Successful page, ensure the Open the Microsoft Assessment and Planning and Toolkit check box is selected, and then click Finish.On the Datasource page, in the Create or select a database section, in the Name field, type Demo, and then click OK.Using MAP to collect inventory dataIn MAP, on the Overview page, on the left side, click Server Virtualization, and under the Steps to complete section, click Collect inventory data.In the Inventory and Assessment Wizard, on the Inventory Scenarios page, select the Windows computers check box, and then click Next.On the Discovery Methods page, ensure that Use Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is selected, and then click Next.On the Active Directory Credentials page, in the Domain field, type Adatum, in the Domain account field, type administrator, in the Password field, type Pa$$w0rd, and then click Next.On the Active Directory Options page, ensure that Find all computers in all domains, containers, and organizational units is selected, and then click Next.On the All Computer Credentials page, click Create. On the Account Entry page, in the Account name field, type adatum\administrator, in the Password field, type Pa$$w0rd, in the Confirm password field, type Pa$$w0rd, click Save, and then click Next.On the Credentials Order page, click Next.On the Summary page, review the summary, and then click Finish. In the Inventory and Assessment page, review the results of the data collection, wait for the 30(More notes on the next slide)20409A1: Evaluating the Environment for Virtualizationassessment to show as complete, and then click Close.Using MAP to collect performance dataUnder the Steps to complete page, click Collect performance data. In the Performance Metrics Wizard, on the Collection Configuration page, ensure that the Windows-based machine check box is selected, leave the default time, and then click Next.On the Choose Computers page, ensure that Choose the computer from a list on the next step of the wizard is selected, and then click Next.On the Computer List page, select the check box next to Computer Name, which selects all the computers, and then click Next.On the All Computer Credential page, ensure that the adatum\administrator account is selected, and then click Next.On the Credentials Order page, click Next.On the Summary page, click Finish.Review the details on the metrics page, and then click Close.Creating a hardware configurationBefore you can work with MAP features, you must first cancel the running process that you initiated in a previous step.At the bottom-left of the MAP console screen, in the running task drop-down list, click Cancel processing, and then click Yes.Under the Steps to complete section, click Create hardware configuration.On the Choose Scenarios page, click General Server Consolidation/Desktop Virtualization, and then click Next.On the Hardware Configuration page, click Create New, in the Create New field, type Server-31(More notes on the next slide)20409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationType1, and then click Next.On the Infrastructure page, click Next.On the CPU page, click each of the following attributes drop-down lists and assign the values highlighted in bold.Manufacturer: IntelModel: Xeon X7560Number of physical processors: 2Processor speed (GHz): 2.262 (default value)Cores per processor 8 (default value)Leave L2, L3, Cache size, and Bus Speed (MHz) as default, and then click Next.On the Storage page, click Define IOPS and total available storage. In the Maximum disk I/O per second (IOPS) field, type 20000, in the Total available storage and (GB) field, type 1800, and then click Next.On the Network and Memory page, in the Total Network throughput (Mbps) field, type 4000, in the Amount of memory field (GB), type 128, and then click Next.On the Summary page, review the settings, and then click Finish. 32(More notes on the next slide)20409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationDesigning a Solution for Server VirtualizationTo design a solution for server virtualization:Determine project scopeList workloads to be virtualizedDesign backup and fault toleranceDesign storage and network Determine deployment and management technology.

Introduce the steps required when designing a server virtualization solution. Use the following questions to engage students about the process.Have you implemented a server virtualization solution? If so, were there any lessons learned?What assessment tools have you used to review your current environment?3320409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationLesson 4: Extending Virtualization to the Cloud EnvironmentWhat is Windows Azure?Windows Azure ServicesVirtual Machines in Windows AzureExtending Your Data Center3420409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWhat is Windows Azure?A public cloud offering from Microsoft that delivers the following service models:PaaSIaaSSaaS3520409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationWindows Azure ServicesWindows Azure Services:ComputeWebsites, virtual machines, mobile, and cloud servicesData ServicesData management, HDInsight, business analytics, backup, recovery manager.App ServiceMedia services, messaging, BizTalk services, identity, cachingNetworkVirtual Network, Traffic Manager3620409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationVirtual Machines in Windows AzureAre built from scratchAre deployed from templates including Windows, Ubintu, CentOSHave preinstalled applications such as SQL, SharePoint, BizTalk, Microsoft Visual StudioCan be customized and built from user templatesAre built on premises virtual hard disks and then imported

Introduce students to Window Azure virtual machines, and explain the options for creating them.Note: Point out to students the benefits of creating a Windows Azure trial account. Go through the process of building and connecting to a virtual machine, reviewing storage, and reviewing the options in the gallery. Also consider installing the Windows Azure for Windows PowerShell module, and consider uploading a .vhd file.3720409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationExtending Your Data CenterWindows Azure Virtual NetworkWindows Azure Pack

Introduce students to the concept of extending their on-premises infrastructure to a public cloud such as Windows Azure. Discuss the Windows Azure Pack, and how it provide an on-premises or service providerbased experience that is a similar experience to working with the Windows Azure Management Portal.Review the links in the manual:Windows Azure Virtual Networkhttp://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/manage/services/networking/cross-premises-connectivity/Windows Azure Packhttp://download.microsoft.com/download/0/1/C/01C728DF-B1DD-4A9E-AC5A-2C565AA37730/Windows_Azure_Pack_White_Paper.pdf3820409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationLab: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationExercise 1: Selecting the Appropriate Virtualization MethodExercise 2: Assessing the Environment by Using MAPLogon InformationVirtual machines: 20409A-LON-CL1, 20409A-LON-DC1User name: Adatum\AdministratorPassword: Pa$$w0rdEstimated Time: Duration: 30 minutesExercise 1: Selecting the Appropriate Virtualization MethodIn this paper-based exercise, students will select the appropriate virtualization method for a given scenario. Several different scenarios will be presented (including application compatibility issues, hardware consolidation, and application centralization), and students will decide which virtualization method should be used.Exercise 2: Assessing the Environment by Using MAPIn this exercise, students will install MAP and assess their environment. As the classroom environment is limiting, they will use pre-created sample database to generate different reports including a consolidation report, and they will run the Server Consolidation Wizard.3920409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationLab ScenarioA. Datum Corporation is a medium-sized manufacturing company that has four subsidiaries. Each subsidiary has several hundred employees and its own data center. All subsidiaries are connected with high-speed network connections. A. Datum IT infrastructure uses only physical servers.A. Datum is expanding rapidly. To provide greater flexibility and the capability to respond quickly to rapidly changing business environments, IT management has decided to virtualize many of the existing servers, and deploy as many new servers as possible as virtual machines. A. Datum is planning to adopt Hyper-V on Windows Server 2012 R2 as their virtualization platform. As a senior server administrator at A. Datum, you are responsible for planning and implementing the virtualized infrastructure. The first step in deploying the virtual environment is to analyze the current A. Datum IT infrastructure and identify the appropriate virtualization methods for different business requirements. In addition, you also need to evaluate the existing servers and identify which servers would be appropriate candidates for virtualization. 4020409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationLab ReviewIn MAP, what is the purpose of the Windows Azure Virtual Machine Capacity feature?What step do you need to take before you can run the Desktop Virtualization Planning Wizard?QuestionIn MAP, what is the purpose of the Windows Azure Virtual Machine Capacity feature?AnswerThe Windows Azure Virtual Machine Capacity feature sizes all of the virtual machines for placement in Windows Azure. It lists the number of virtual machine sizes such as:2 A6 Virtual Machines2 Large Virtual Machines17 Small Virtual MachinesQuestionWhat step do you need to take before you can run the Desktop Virtualization Planning Wizard?AnswerBefore you can run the Desktop Virtualization Planning Wizard, you will need to complete the following steps:Collect inventory data.Collect performance data.Create a hardware configuration.Create a desktop workload model.4120409A1: Evaluating the Environment for VirtualizationModule Review and TakeawaysReview Question(s)Best PracticeCommon Issues and Troubleshooting TipsReview Question(s)QuestionWhat are some of the reasons that you would not virtualize a server or server application?AnswerIf the server or application vendor does not support virtualization, or if the server or application uses customized hardware.QuestionWhich technology can assist you in managing large volumes of virtual machine and Hyper-V clusters?AnswerVMM is the most suitable technology for managing large volumes of virtual machines.ToolsBest Practice: When working with the MAP toolkit, consider backing up your database regularly. If you are running assessments over a long period of time, the data could become critical to the timeframe of your project.Common Issues and Troubleshooting TipsCommon Issue: In MAP, when you click on most operations you receive a warning that the states: The task processor is currently busy. You cannot perform this operation while the task processor is running. Please wait for the task processor to complete or cancel the task process before retrying this operation.Troubleshooting Tip: At the very bottom left of the MAP console, next to the database name will be the name of a tasks that is running. Next to the name, click the drop-down arrow. From here, you can either view the status of the running task, or you can cancel it.4220409A1: Evaluating the Environment for Virtualization