Windows Server® 2008: Virtualization

Introduction

Name

Company affiliation

Title/function

Job responsibility

Experience with Windows Server 2003

Experience with Virtualization

Expectations

Facilities

Class hours

Building hours

Parking

Restrooms

Meals

Phones

Messages

Smoking

Recycling

About This Clinic

Description

Clinic Objectives

Audience

Prerequisites

Clinic Outline

Overview of Microsoft® Hyper-V™

Technical Background and Architecture

Managing Microsoft Hyper-V

Implementation Scenarios

Recommendations

Quickly Respondto Changing

Business Needs

Spend LessTime on

Everyday Tasks

Hardens the OSand Protects Your

Environment

Better Securityand ComplianceNetwork Access Protection

Enhanced Scripting and Task AutomationRole Based Installation and Management

Centralized Application and Remote Access SolutionsIntegrated Server Virtualization

Microsoft Hyper-V Overview

Hypervisor and Standards based

Runs on Windows Server 2008 x64 as a Role

CPU must support hardware-assisted virtualization and DEP

Microsoft Hyper-V Core Design Scenarios

Production Server ConsolidationReplace many physical servers with virtual machines

Production Server ConsolidationReplace many physical servers with virtual machines

Business Continuity ManagementMove workloads to different physical locations

Business Continuity ManagementMove workloads to different physical locations

Dynamic Data CenterDynamically allocate resources to respond to needs

Dynamic Data CenterDynamically allocate resources to respond to needs

Test and DevelopmentRepeatable, customizable environments

Test and DevelopmentRepeatable, customizable environments

Technical Background

ManagementManagement

SCVMMSCVMM

Technical FeaturesTechnical Features

ArchitectureArchitecture

High AvailabilityHigh Availability

Architecture

Windows (core)

Kernel

Windows Hypervisor

Hardware

Parent partition Child partition

Guest Applications

VMBusEnlightments

KernelVSPs VSCs

Virtualization Stack

VM Service

WMI

VM Worker

Provided by

Windows

Win Virtualizaton

Others

Windows

Installing Microsoft Hyper-V

OCSetup CommandOCSetup CommandServer ManagerServer Manager

Managing Microsoft Hyper-V

Managing Virtualization Settings

Managing Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs)

Modifying Virtual Hard Disks

Managing Virtual Networking Using the Virtual Switch

Managing Virtualization Settings

Creating Virtual Hard Disks

Modifying Virtual Hard Disks

Inspecting disks

View Information

Merge with Parent

Inspecting disks

View Information

Merge with Parent

Editing disks

Compact

Convert

Expand

Editing disks

Compact

Convert

Expand

Demonstration: Working with Virtual Hard Disks

• Creating a dynamically expanding disk

• Creating a fixed disk

• Creating a differencing disk

• Editing an existing disk

• Inspecting an existing disk

Managing Virtual Networking

Creating New Network SwitchesCreating New Network Switches

Default Network Switches

Internal

External

None

Default Network Switches

Internal

External

None

Demonstration: Working with Virtual Switches

• Default Virtual Switches

• Adding a new Virtual Switch

• VLAN Settings

Managing Virtual Machines

Creating Virtual Machines

Managing Virtual Machine Settings

Managing Running Virtual Machines

Creating Virtual Machines

New Virtual Machine Wizard

Setting Description

Name Used to refer to the Virtual Machine

Location: Folder in which the VM files are stored

Memory: Amount of physical RAM to allocate to the VM

Network: The virtual switch that the virtual network adapter is attached to

Virtual Hard Disk: Allows you to create a new disk or select an existing disk

OS Installation: The method for installing the operating system into the VM

Managing Virtual Machines

Managing Running Virtual Machines

Connecting to Running VMs

Virtual Machine Connection (VMC)Uses an implementation of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

Allows interaction with VM before it is started

Using Snapshots•Point-in-time•Allows for rollback when VM is offline•Replaces previous “undo disks” functionality

Saved State– Records the running state of the VM

Microsoft Hyper-V Features and Capabilities

Secure Virtualization PlatformSecure Virtualization Platform

Manage with Group PolicyManage with Group Policy

Migrate to Microsoft Hyper-VMigrate to Microsoft Hyper-V

Support non-Microsoft GuestsSupport non-Microsoft Guests

Dynamic Secure StorageDynamic Secure Storage

Automation via WMIAutomation via WMI

CPU Utilization ControlCPU Utilization Control

SnapshotsSnapshots

Utilization CountersUtilization Counters

Offline VHD ManipulationOffline VHD Manipulation

High Availability in Microsoft Hyper-V

Failover Clustering

Live Migration

Backup

Failover Clustering

HostHost

Cluster

Automatic Failover

Virtual Machine Live Migration

SCVMM

HOST1 HOST2

Virtual Machines

Backing up Virtual Machines

Volume shadow copy

No need to power down virtual machines

VSS ensures a consistent state in the virtual machine

Must have backup integration component enabled

System Center Virtual Machine Manager

Rapid ProvisioningRapid Provisioning

Leverage ExpertiseLeverage Expertise

Maximize Data CenterMaximize Data Center

Manage Virtual MachinesManage Virtual Machines

Implementation/Usage Scenarios

Dynamic Data CenterDynamic Data Center

Server ConsolidationServer Consolidation

Branch Office OperationsBranch Office Operations

Testing and DevelopmentTesting and Development

Server Consolidation

Reduced CostReduced Cost

Uniform PlatformUniform Platform

Simplified ManagementSimplified Management

Operational EfficiencyOperational Efficiency

Dynamic Data Center

Flexible Resource ManagementHot-add resources

Live Virtual Machine Migration

Group Policy

Guest Support

Flexible Resource ManagementHot-add resources

Live Virtual Machine Migration

Group Policy

Guest Support

Branch Office Management

Server ConsolidationServer Consolidation

DeploymentDeployment

Server CoreServer Core

Testing and Development

Application and Systems Development

Virtual Machine Snapshots

System Center Virtual Machine Manager

Cloning

Application and Systems Development

Virtual Machine Snapshots

System Center Virtual Machine Manager

Cloning

Production System Management

Virtual Machine Snapshots

Live Migration

Cloning

Production System Management

Virtual Machine Snapshots

Live Migration

Cloning

Recommendations

Verify hardware supports virtualizationVerify hardware supports virtualization

Place virtual hard disk files on dedicated disksPlace virtual hard disk files on dedicated disks

Implement a uniform hardware base to ensure maximum portabilityImplement a uniform hardware base to ensure maximum portability

Install virtual machine enhancementsInstall virtual machine enhancements

Summary

Microsoft Hyper-V uses a new architecture that offers significant improvements over previous offerings

Microsoft Hyper-V uses a new architecture that offers significant improvements over previous offerings

Virtual machines are managed using an MMC console and automated using WMI, SCVMM and Windows Powershell

Virtual machines are managed using an MMC console and automated using WMI, SCVMM and Windows Powershell

There are four design scenarios, dynamic data center, server consolidation, branch office, and testing & development

There are four design scenarios, dynamic data center, server consolidation, branch office, and testing & development

Questions and Answers

Lab: Microsoft Hyper-V

In this lab, you will:

Configure Microsoft Hyper-V

Create and Manage a Virtual Machine

Explore Microsoft Hyper-V Using Windows PowerShell

What Next?

Windows Server 2008Product:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/audsel.mspx

Home Page:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/default.mspx

Webcasts:

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/windowsserver2008.aspx?tab=webcasts

Forums:

http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/default.aspx?ForumGroupID=161&SiteID=17