Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Server Virtualization
- Overview of Microsoft Virtualization Technologies
- Introduction to the Software-Defined Data Center
- Extending Virtualization Capabilities to the Cloud for Government Operations
Module 2: Overview of Hyper-V Virtualization
- Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Role
- Creating and Managing Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines
- Configuring and Utilizing Hyper-V Virtual Switches
- Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V for Enhanced Resilience in Government Environments
Module 3: Installing and Configuring Virtual Machine Manager
- Overview of Virtual Machine Manager for Efficient Resource Management
- Installing Virtual Machine Manager for Government Use
- Adding Hosts and Managing Host Groups to Optimize Infrastructure
Module 4: Managing Storage Fabric and Fabric Updates
- Overview of Server Virtualization Storage Technologies for Government Applications
- Managing Storage Fabric for Enhanced Data Management
- Implementing and Managing Fabric Updates to Ensure Continuity
Module 5: Configuring and Managing the Virtual Machine Manager Library and Library Objects
- Overview of the Virtual Machine Manager Library for Streamlined Operations
- Preparing Windows for Deployment in Virtual Machine Manager for Government Systems
- Working with Profiles to Standardize Deployments
- Utilizing VM Templates for Consistent and Rapid Deployment
Module 6: Managing the Networking Fabric
- Networking Concepts in Virtual Machine Manager for Government Networks
- Managing Software-Defined Networking to Enhance Security and Flexibility
- Understanding Network Function Virtualization for Improved Service Delivery
Module 7: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines Using Virtual Machine Manager
- VM Management Tasks for Efficient Operations
- Creating, Cloning, and Converting VMs to Meet Diverse Government Needs
Module 8: Managing Clouds in Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
- Introduction to Cloud Computing for Government Applications
- Creating and Managing a Cloud Environment to Support Public Sector Operations
- Creating User Roles in Virtual Machine Manager to Enhance Security and Access Control
Module 9: Managing Services in Virtual Machine Manager
- Overview of Services in Virtual Machine Manager for Government IT
- Creating and Managing Services in Virtual Machine Manager to Support Mission-Critical Applications
Module 10: Monitoring a Virtualization Infrastructure Using System Center Operations Manager
- Operations Manager Architecture and Security Considerations for Government Use
- Using Operations Manager for Comprehensive Monitoring and Reporting in Government IT Environments
- Integrating Operations Manager with Virtual Machine Manager and Data Protection Manager for Enhanced Management Capabilities
Module 11: Implementing and Managing Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery
- Implementing and Managing Hyper-V Replica to Ensure Business Continuity in Government Operations
- Implementing and Managing Azure Site Recovery for Robust Disaster Recovery Solutions
Module 12: Protecting a Virtualization Infrastructure Using Data Protection Manager
- Overview of Backup and Restore Options for VMs to Ensure Data Integrity in Government Systems
- Configuring and Managing Data Protection Manager to Safeguard the Virtualization Infrastructure for Government Use
Requirements
- An understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts
- Familiarity with various storage technologies and principles
- Knowledge of different virtualization methods
- Experience with Windows Server and Windows Server administration
- Proficiency in using Windows PowerShell
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Participants should be able to collaborate effectively in a team or virtual team setting and have strong documentation and communication skills.
To meet the prerequisites, participants can attend the following courses or acquire equivalent knowledge and skills:
- 20740 - Storage & Compute with Windows Server 2016
- 20741 - Networking with Windows Server 2016
Audience
This course is designed for IT professionals and administrators responsible for designing, implementing, and managing virtualization infrastructure in a software-defined datacenter using System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager. The primary focus is on managing Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure in Windows Server 2016, although the course also covers other virtualization platforms that can be managed with Virtual Machine Manager 2016.
This course is also suitable for IT decision makers who are evaluating which virtualization product to implement in their software-defined datacenters and want to gain familiarity with the System Center 2016 solution for managing virtualization infrastructure. The content aligns closely with the needs and requirements for government IT professionals.
Job role: Administrator
Preparation for exam: 70-745
