MCITP  Virtualization Boot camp

Exam: 70-659 - This instructor-led course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to deploy and manage a server virtualization environment using Microsoft technologies. The course provides details on how to deploy and manage Hyper-V and Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2008 R2. The course also provides details on how to manage a server virtualization environment by using System Center products such as System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2008, SCVMM 2008 R2, System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2, System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 R2, and System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2. This course does not require previous server virtualization experience, but does require that students have significant experience in managing Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

Audience Profile

The primary audience for this course is Microsoft Windows Server 2008 system administrators who will manage and implement Server Virtualization technologies within their network.

The students for this course are responsible for virtualizing their current servers, or have been requested or directed by their information technology (IT) management to research and/or implement server virtualization in the existing environment. They should have a minimum of 1.5 years of experience working with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 as a server administrator. Prior experience with virtualization is not expected. However, familiarity with virtualization concepts and management tools is highly recommended.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe server, desktop, and application virtualization.
• Describe how you use Microsoft System Center is to manage the virtual infrastructure.
• Evaluate a network environment for server virtualization.
• Plan for the implementation of the Hyper-V server role.
• Install the Hyper-V Server Role.
• Manage Hyper-V settings and virtual networks.
• Create and configure virtual machines.
• Manage virtual machine snapshots.
• Managing and maintaining the Virtual Machine Connection Tool.
• Create and configure virtual machines.
• Manage virtual machine snapshots.
• Create a new virtual machine using SCVMM 2008 R2.
• Convert a physical server to a virtual machine.
• Convert and migrate virtual machines.
• Clone virtual machines.
• Describe common management tasks and property configuration settings for virtual machines managed by VMM 2008.
• Describe when and how to use virtual machine checkpoints.
• Overview of the VMM Library.
• Manage profiles and templates.
• Design fault tolerance for the VMM library.
• Configure VMM user roles.
• Install and configure the VMM Self-Service Portal.
• Describe the Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover Cluster feature.
• Implement failover clustering with Hyper-V and VMM 2008 R2.
• Describe how to use the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool to maintain updates for virtual machines.
• Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.
• Monitor and manage jobs in VMM 2008 R2s.
• Configure System Center Operations Manager integration.
• Configure Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO).
• Describe backup and restore options for virtual machines and the VMM database.
• Implementing Data Protection Manager for backing up the VMM infrastructure.
• Understand the use and role of Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
• Implement the Remote Desktop Session Host.
• Implement the Remote Desktop Connection Broker.
• Implement the Remote Desktop Virtualization Host.
• Configure the Remote Desktop Gateway.
• Configure Remote Desktop Web Access.
• Configure Remote Desktop Licensing.

Course Outline

Module 1: Evaluating and Planning for Virtualization

Describe virtualization as it relates to server, desktop, and application environments. Students also will learn how to plan for critical decision points related to hardware requirements, storage, availability, and security.

• Overview of Microsoft Virtualization
• Evaluating the Current Environment for Virtualization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the challenges that traditional network environments face, which organizations can address by using virtualization technologies.
• Describe virtualization technology.
• Identify options available for server virtualization.
• Identify options available for desktop and presentation virtualization.
• Identify options available for application virtualization.
• Determine the most appropriate virtualization solution based upon organizational requirements.
• Describe management tasks for a virtual environment.
• Describe the components that make up the Microsoft System Center solution.
• Describe how you can use System Center Virtual Machine Manager to manage virtual environments.
• Describe how you can use System Center Data Protection Manager to backup and recover a virtual environment.
• Describe how you can use System Center Operations Manager to monitor and respond to performance issues that relate to the virtual environment.
• Describe how you can use System Center Operations Manager to manage and maintain both physical and virtual systems.
• Describe management tasks for a virtual environment.
• Describe the Hyper-V Server Role.
• Describe requirements and limits for the Hyper-V Server Role.
• Describe planning considerations for Hyper-V disks and storage.
• Describe options for storage configuration in Hyper-V.
• Describe options for providing high availability for Hyper-V.

Module 2: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role

After completing this module, you will be able to install the Hyper-V server role, and configure host and virtual network settings.

• Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
• Configuring Hyper-V Settings and Virtual Networks

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the prerequisites for installing Hyper-V.
• Describe the process for installing Hyper-V on a Windows Server 2008 R2 host.
• Identify the management tools that you can use to manage the Hyper-V server role.
• Install and configure Hyper-V management for remote administration.
• Installing the Hyper-V Server Role on a Server Core Installation of Windows Server 2008 R2.
• Modify the default folders for virtual machines and virtual hard disks.
• Configure Hyper-V user settings.
• Determine when to use external, internal, or private virtual machine networks.
• Use Virtual Network Manager to configure virtual networks.
• Configure Hyper-V to support VLANs.

Module 3: Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines

After completing this module, you will be able to determine and configure the most appropriate virtual hard disk(s) to use in a virtual machine. Students also will be able to create and configure virtual machines.

• Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks
• Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines
• Managing Virtual Machine Snapshots
• Working with the Virtual Machine Connection Application

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe storage options for virtual machines.
• Prepare the host computer to attach physical disks to a virtual machine.
• Configure storage based on Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI).
• Describe the types of virtual hard disks.
• Describe the use and benefits of pass-through disks.
• Create a new virtual hard disk using the new Virtual Hard Disk Wizard.
• Edit and inspect virtual hard disks.
• Describe considerations for creating new virtual machines.
• Create a new virtual machine using the new Virtual Machine Wizard.
• Configure virtual machine settings.
• Describe the Hyper-V integration services.
• Import and export virtual machines.
• Describe the file formats that you use for virtual machines.
• Migrate legacy virtual machines to Hyper-V.
• Describe what a virtual machine snapshot is and how you use it. Be sure to include information on the file format.
• Describe considerations for using snapshots, including storage sizing and requirements.
• Creating and managing virtual machine snapshots.
• This lesson will begin by describing a snapshot and the scenarios in which you use snapshots in the enterprise environment.
• This lesson also describes the concept of a virtual machine snapshot. -This lesson focuses on the management aspects of applying, and deleting, and reverting snapshots. This lesson will also discuss how to configure the snapshot storage. location.
• Describe the Virtual Machine Connection Tool.
• List the considerations for using the virtual machine connection tool.
• Discuss connecting to remote virtual machines from a domain and to a virtual machine in a remote domain.

Module 4: Integrating System Center Virtual Machine Manager with Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2

After completing this module, students will be able to plan for, and deploy, System Center Virtual Machine Manager with their Hyper-V solution.

• Planning for Integration of System Center Virtual Machine Manager
• Installing the VMM Server and Administrator Console
• Managing Hosts and Host Groups

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Creating and Managing Host Groups
• Describe the VMM.
• Describe VMM 2008 R2 components.
• Describe system requirements for installing VMM 2008 R2 components.
• Plan for the management of hosts and host groups.
• Plan for the implementation of the VMM database.
• Plan for the implementation of the VMM Library.
• Describe considerations for installing the VMM Server and Administrator console, including domain requirements, account requirements, and other requirements.
• Describe the process for installing the VMM Server.
• Use the VMM Configuration Analyzer to identify configuration issues.
• Describe the installation and features of the VMM administrator console.
• Describe common post-installation tasks.
• Describe the Windows PowerShell – VMM command shell.
• Describe reasons for using host groups.
• Create and modify the properties of host groups.
• Describe the types of hosts that you can add to VMM 2008.
• Configure default virtual machine paths.
• Describe the process for adding hosts in an Active Directory directory service domain.
• Describe the process for adding hosts located in a perimeter network.
• Describe the management options for a host.

Module 5: Creating and Deploying Virtual Machines Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2

After completing this module, students will be able to use VMM 2008 R2 to create and deploy virtual machines.

• Creating a New Virtual Machine Using VMM 2008 R2
• Converting a Physical Server to a Virtual Machine
• Converting and Migrating Virtual Machines

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe supported operating systems and hardware capabilities for virtual machines.
• Identify sources that you can use for new virtual machines.
• Describe placement options when creating a new virtual machine.
• Describe how you use ratings to determine appropriate placement.
• Describe how to customize placement ratings for a specific virtual machine.
• Deploy stored virtual machines from a VMM Library.
• Describe considerations and methods for determining physical-to-virtual (P2V) machine conversion candidates.
• Describe requirements for physical source computers.
• Perform a P2V conversion.
• Identify the difference between converting and migrating a virtual machine.
• Describe requirements for performing a V2V conversion.
• Describe the options you have when performing a V2V conversion.
• Describe the considerations and the process for migrating a virtual machine.
• Describe scenarios for cloning an existing virtual machine.
• Describe considerations for cloning a virtual machine.
• Describe the process and decision points for cloning a virtual machine.

Module 6: Managing Virtual Machines Using Virtual Machine Manager 2008

This module explains how to perform various management tasks on virtual machines stored within the VMM infrastructure.

• Overview of VMM Management Tasks
• Creating and Managing Checkpoints

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe common actions for operating and managing virtual machines.
• Perform actions used to operate a virtual machine.
• Perform actions used to deploy, migrate, and store virtual machines.
• Perform actions used to manage configurations, disks, and checkpoints.
• Describe virtual machine property options.
• Perform actions to configure virtual machine property options.
• Describe considerations for using checkpoints.
• Create and modify a VMM checkpoint.
• Manage VMM checkpoints.

Module 7: Configuring and Managing the VMM Library

This module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library.

• Overview of the VMM Library
• Managing Profiles and Templates
• Designing Fault Tolerance for the VMM Library

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe what the VMM Library is and the types of resources that are stored within the library.
• Add a Library Server and assign library groups.
• Add library shares to a library server.
• Add file-based resources to the library.
• Describe hardware profiles and benefits of their usage.
• Describe guest operating system profiles and benefits of their usage.
• Show how to create a hardware and guest operating-system profile.
• Describe the benefits for creating and using virtual machine templates.
• Describe the components that make up a virtual machine template.
• Create a virtual machine template.
• Describe options for providing fault tolerance for the VMM Library.
• Compare and evaluate the differences between the options.
• List the considerations for supporting highly available Library Servers.

Module 8: Configuring User Roles and the Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal

This module explains how to configure and manage user roles and the Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal.

• Configuring User Roles
• Installing and Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the concept of role-based security in VMM 2008 R2.
• Describe the role types that are available in VMM 2008 R2.
• Describe the objects that you can delegate by using Role-based security.
• Describe the process for creating a user role in VMM 2008.
• Create user roles in VMM 2008 R2.
• Determine the most appropriate role-based security configuration based upon organizational requirements.
• Describe considerations for implementing the VMM Self-Service Portal.
• Describe the overall process for implementing the Self-Service Portal.
• Describe system requirements for the VMM Self-Service Portal.
• Install the SCVMM Self-Service Portal.
• Configure user access to the SCVMM Self-Service Portal.
• Describe security best practices for the SCVMM Self-Service Portal.

Module 9: Implementing High Availability for Server Virtualization

This module explains how to configure high availability for server virtualization.

• Overview of Failover Clustering
• Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
• Implementing High Availability with VMM 2008 R2

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe options for providing high availability for virtualization.
• Describe what a Failover Cluster is and how it provides high availability for virtual machines.
• Describe new Failover Cluster functionality available in Windows Server 2008 R2.
• Describe considerations for a Failover Cluster design.
• Determine appropriate Quorum configurations for Failover Clusters.
• Describe how Failover Clusters work with Hyper-V.
• Describe best practices for implementing Failover clustering with Hyper-V.
• Describe requirements for using Hyper-V with failover clustering.
• Describe the overall process for implementing Hyper-V and failover clustering.
• Implement failover clustering with Hyper-V.
• Describe Live Migration.
• Describe the overall process for implementing Live Migration.
• Perform Live Migration using Hyper-V.
• Describe planning considerations for implementing high availability with SCVMM 2008 R2.
• Describe the overall process for configuring host clusters to support high availability.
• Describe how to manage host clusters.
• Implement clustering using VMM 2008.

Module 10: Maintaining Software Updates Using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

This module explains how to maintain software updates using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.

• Overview of the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
• Configuring WSUS and the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe methods for maintaining software updates.
• Describe how the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool works.
• Describe infrastructure requirements for the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.
• Describe tasks required to prepare the virtual machines for offline software-update management.
• Describe the process for configuration WSUS to support virtual machine servicing.
• Configure WSUS to support virtual machine servicing.
• Describe the process for installing and configuring the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.
• Install and configure the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.

Module 11: Monitoring and Reporting Virtualization

This module explains how to use the monitoring tools included with VMM 2008 and integrate System Center Operations Manager to provide extended monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting capabilities.

• Monitoring Jobs in VMM 2008 R2
• Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008 R2
• Configuring Performance and Resource Optimization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the VMM jobs feature.
• Describe the methods used to view job status.
• Cancel and restart jobs.
• Filter job status.
• Track changes using Jobs view.
• Perform management tasks related to job status in VMM.
• Identify reporting needs for specific virtual environment scenarios.
• Describe features provided by integrating System Center Operations Manger.
• Describe prerequisites for integrating Operations Manager.
• Describe the process for integrating Operations Manager with VMM 2008 R2.
• Enable reporting in VMM 2008 R2.
• Describe Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO).
• Plan for the implementation of PRO.
• Enable PRO integration.
• View and implement PRO Tips.

Module 12: Backup and Restore Strategies for Virtual Machines

This module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library.

• Overview of Backup and Restore Options for Virtual Machines and the VMM Database
• Implementing Data Protection Manager for Backing Up the VMM Infrastructure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe options for backing up virtual machines.
• Use the SCVMM Administrator console to back up the VMM database.
• Describe the process and tools used to restore the VMM database.
• Describe the features of Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1.
• Describe the prerequisites for installing and implementing Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1.
• Describe the process for installing and configuring Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1.
• Describe the process for configuring backup processes for SCVMM 2008 and Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1.

Module 13: Desktop Virtualization Using Remote Desktop Services

This module explains how to describe and implement the core role services included in the Remote Desktop Services server Role.

• Overview of Remote Desktop Services
• Implementing the Remote Desktop Session Host
• Implementing Remote Desktop Connection Broker
• Implementing the Remote Desktop Connection Virtualization Host

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the benefits of Remote Desktop Services.
• Describe the Role Services included with the Remote Desktop Services sever role.
• Describe updates to the client experience with Remote Desktop Services.
• Describe RD Licensing.
• Describe the prerequisites for installing and implementing the RD Session Host.
• Describe common configuration and management tasks for the RD Session Host.
• Describe how to secure an RD Session Host.
• What is the RDS Broker Role?
• Describe the prerequisites for installing and implementing the RDS Connection Broker.
• Describe common configuration and management tasks for the RDS Connection Broker.
• Deploying RemoteApp to a Windows 7 Client Start menu.
• Describe the virtual desktop infrastructure concept and how the Remote Desktop Virtualization host works.
• Describe the prerequisites for installing and implementing the RD Virtualization Host.

Module 14: Extending Remote Desktop Services Outside the Organization

This module explains how to implement and configure the Remote Desktop Gateway and Remote Desktop Web Access.

• Configuring the Remote Desktop Gateway
• Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how the Remote Desktop Gateway works.
• Describe how to secure the Remote Desktop Gateway.
• Use Authorization Policies with Remote Desktop gateway.
• Describe how to configure the Remote Desktop Gateway.
• Describe how to use network access protocol (NAP) remediation with Remote Desktop Gateway.
• Use certificates for Remote Desktop Gateway.
• Describe the prerequisites for installing and implementing Remote Desktop Web Access.
• Describe how to implement RemoteApp and Desktop connection with RD Web Access.
• Describe how to secure Remote Desktop Web Access.
• Configure Single Sign-on for Remote Desktop Web Access.
• Integrate RemoteApp and Remote Desktop Web Access.

Microsoft Exam 70-669

Exam: 70-669 - This instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage desktop virtualization solutions. This course provides an overview of virtualization and the various Microsoft products that you can use to implement and deploy a virtualization solution. The course explains how to configure and manage a MED-V deployment. Then, it describes the procedures for deploying an App-V solution by implementing App-V servers and clients and by sequencing applications. The course then covers the configuration of Remote Desktop Services and RemoteApp programs. Finally, the course describes the concept of user state virtualization and procedures for configuring the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

Audience Profile

This course is intended for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 system and desktop administrators who will manage and implement desktop and application virtualization technologies within their networks.

The students for this course typically are responsible for implementing their organizations’ desktop and application virtualization, or their information technology (IT) management has directed them to research and/or implement desktop and application virtualization in the existing environment. Students should have a minimum of 1.5 years of experience working with Windows Server 2008 as a server or desktop administrator. This course does not require prior experience with virtualization. However, we highly recommend familiarity with virtualization concepts and management tools.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Plan desktop virtualization scenarios.
• Implement and configure Windows Virtual PC and the Windows XP mode.
• ImplementMicrosoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization.
• Configure and deploy MED-V images.
• Manage a MED-V deployment.
• Implement App-V servers.
• Plan and deploy Application Virtualization clients.
• Administer the App-V infrastructure by using the App-V Management Console.
• Sequence applications for deployment by using the App-V infrastructure or a standalone installation.
• Configure and use Remote Desktop Services and RemoteApp programs.
• Implement user state virtualization.
• Configure and use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

Course Outline

Module 1: Planning Desktop Virtualization Scenarios

Many organizations are exploring the use of virtualization to optimize their IT environment and streamline their IT management practices. Microsoft provides several products and technologies that will enable organizations to implement virtualization solutions in many different ways. This module provides an overview of the Microsoft virtualization technologies, and provides information on planning and managing virtualized environments.

• Overview of Virtualization
• Overview of Virtualization Management
• Overview of Planning a Virtualization Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain the benefits and options for virtualization.
• Identify the solutions for managing a virtual environment.
• Plan a virtualization deployment.

Module 2: Implementing Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode

This module covers the concept of virtual machines and how Windows Virtual PC uses it for virtualizing a complete client system. The module also covers the requirements and the procedures for installing and configuring Windows Virtual PC and virtual machines.

• Installing Windows Virtual PC
• Configuring Windows Virtual PC
• Installing, Configuring, and Managing the Windows XP Mode
• Creating and Deploying Custom Images of Windows XP Mode

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Install and enable Windows Virtual PC.
• Configure a virtual machine.
• Manage the Windows XP Mode.
• Create and deploy custom Windows XP Mode images.

Module 3: Implementing Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization

This module covers the architecture, functionalities, and benefits of MED-V. It also describes the roles of the MED-V client and MED-V Management server and the procedures for deploying them.

• Overview of Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization
• Implementing MED-V Servers
• Implementing MED-V Clients

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the features and functionality of MED-V.
• Implement the MED-V server infrastructure.
• Implement the MED-V client.

Module 4: Configuring and Deploying MED-V Images

This module explains how to create, configure, deploy, and work with MED-V images. It also describes how to upload a MED-V image and deploy it to the client.

• Configuring MED-V Images
• Deploying MED-V Images

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure MED-V images.
• Deploy MED-V images.

Module 5: Managing a MED-V Deployment

This module explains how to manage a MED-V deployment, create reports, and perform basic MED-V troubleshooting. The module explains the concept of MED-V Workspace and describes how to configure Workspace Policy and deploy it to the client.

• Implementing the MED-V Workspace Policy
• Working with a MED-V Workspace
• Reporting and Troubleshooting MED-V

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Implement the MED-V Workspace Policy.
• Work with MED-V Workspace.
• Implement MED-V reporting and troubleshooting.

Module 6: Implementing App-V

This module provides an overview of application virtualization, and it explains the requirements and interactions of App-V components. It explains how to plan the App-V infrastructure, and the available deployment scenarios. The module also provides an overview of the App-V server and App-V client installation process, and describes how to configure an App-V client.

• Introduction to Application Virtualization
• Planning for Application Virtualization
• Deploying Application Virtualization Servers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Provide an overview of application virtualization.
• Plan for deploying application virtualization.
• Deploy application virtualization servers

Module 7: Planning and Deploying App-V Clients

This module explains how to configure and manage the application virtualization client. It provides an overview of the desktop and the terminal server client, and their installation methods. The module also describes the installation and configuration options for the client software.

• Planning the App-V Client Deployment
• Installing and Configuring the App-V Client
• Managing Client Configuration Features

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Plan the installation of the App-V client.
• Install and configure the App-V client.
• Manage client configuration features.

Module 8: Managing and Administering Application Virtualization

This module explains how to administer the App-V infrastructure by providing an overview of the App-V Management Console, its deployment on the administrative workstation, and the required permissions for administering the App-V Management server. Additionally, the module provides information about publishing and modifying virtualized applications, configuring version upgrades, enforcing license compliance, and managing server groups and server objects.

• Using the Application Virtualization Management Console
• Publishing Applications into the App-V Environment
• Modifying Published Applications and Configuring Version Upgrades
• Performing Advanced Tasks for Application Virtualization Administration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Manage App-V administrators and system options by using the Application Virtualization Management Console.
• Publish applications to the App-V environment.
• Modify published applications and configure version upgrades.
• Perform advanced App-V administration tasks.

Module 9: Sequencing Applications for Virtualization

This module provides an overview of App-V sequencing and explains how to sequence applications for deployment by using the App-V infrastructure or a standalone installation. It explains how to install and configure the App-V Sequencer. The module also covers packaging options, and the procedures for upgrading existing packages, and creating standalone packages.

• Overview of Application Sequencing
• Planning and Configuring the Sequencer Environment
• Performing Application Sequencing
• Advanced Sequencing Scenarios

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how to implement application sequencing.
• Plan and configure the sequencer environment.
• Sequence applications for virtualization.
• Perform advanced sequencing.

Module 10: Configuring Remote Desktop Services and the RemoteApp

This module explains how to configure and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and RemoteApp programs. It provides an overview of the main RDS role services and the services that are required for implementing RemoteApp. This module also covers RD Connection Broker and the integration of published RemoteApp programs with Windows 7 clients.

• Overview of Remote Desktop Services
• Publishing RemoteApp by Using RDS
• Accessing RemoteApp Programs from Clients

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the features of RDS.
• Publish RemoteApp programs.
• Access published RemoteApp programs from clients.

Module 11: Implementing User State Virtualization

This module explains the importance of the user state and how you can configure user state. It covers the features of user profiles, the profile types that Windows supports, and the differences between them. The module also covers folder redirection, and explains how to configure and use them.

• Overview of User State
• Configuring Roaming Profiles and Folders Redirection

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the features of user profiles and the available user profile types.
• Configure roaming profiles and folder redirection.

Module 12: Configuring Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

This module describes how to configure and use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). It provides an overview of Hyper-V server role and the integration of VDI with RDS and Hyper-V. The module also covers the procedures for configuring different types of virtual desktops and explains how to configure a virtual machine for use as a virtual desktop. Finally, the module provides details on deploying VDI to Windows 7 desktops.

• Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Overview
• Introduction to VDI
• Configuring Personal and Pooled Virtual Desktops

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the features and functionality of Hyper-V.
• Describe the features and benefits of VDI.
• Configure personal and pooled virtual desktops.

Microsoft Exam 70-693

Exam: 70-693 - This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to design a complex data center and desktop architecture using Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V or Hyper-V Server 2008 R2, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), System Center Suite, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V), Application Virtualization 4.6 (APP-V), as well as supporting applications and utilities. The information included in this class will provide students with a solid baseline of technology solutions, architecture considerations, and management requirements that can be integrated to build a successful virtualization infrastructure.

Audience

This course is intended for Infrastructure Architects and Virtualization Specialists who are responsible for designing, deploying, and managing one or more data center or desktop virtualization environments.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Evaluate benefits of implementing virtualization technologies
• Understand how virtualization technology can be used to create more flexible and dynamic data center and desktop infrastructures
• Understand the selection process for local desktop or central VDI environments
• Design virtualization solutions for datacenter and desktop infrastructures
• Plan virtualization services such as Hyper-V, RDS,MED-V, and APP-V
• Integrate System Center Suite into a virtualization infrastructure to provide an end-to-end management strategy
• Understand and plan virtual machine conversion and deployment options
• Plan enterprise storage solutions to support virtualization infrastructures
• Design high-availability virtualization solutions
• Plan an enterprise backup and recovery strategy

Course Outline

Module 1: Planning a Virtualization Strategy

This module will review key factors that must be considered when planning a data center or desktop virtualization strategy.

• Understanding Virtualization Levels
• Defining the Case for Virtualization
• Reviewing Virtualization Technologies
• Reviewing the System Center Suite
• Understanding Licensing Options
• Reviewing Integration with Third-Party Products

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand the major factors to consider when they begin to architect a data center or desktop virtualization infrastructure.
• Envision a virtualization infrastructure strategy based on a set of basic business and technical requirements.

Module 2: Designing a Virtualization Platform Infrastructure and High-Availability Strategy

This module will explain how to design a highly-available server virtualization infrastructure using Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V.

• Defining Server Virtualization Scenarios
• Defining Hyper-V Base Architectures
• Performing a Pre-Design Discovery
• Designing a Server Virtualization Infrastructure
• Designing the Hyper-V Host Architecture
• Designing the Virtual Machine Architecture
• Sizing a Hyper-V Host Farm

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand and design a Windows Server 208 R2 Hyper-V Virtualization Infrastructure
• Understand Hyper-V storage options and design a storage environment
• Understand Hyper-V virtual networks options and design a virtual network environment
• Understand Hyper-V Snapshots and how to manage a Snapshot hierarchy
• Understand Hyper-V host and virtual machine failover cluster options for high-availability and how to design a high-availability environment

Module 3: Designing a Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure

This module will explain how to design a virtualized desktop infrastructure based on a local desktop or central VDI strategy.

• Defining Desktop Virtualization Scenarios
• Designing a Local Desktop Infrastructure
• Designing a VDI Deployment using Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and RDS
• Designing an Application Strategy using RemoteApp
• Designing a VDI Deployment using Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and Citrix XenDesktop

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Select and design a virtualized desktop infrastructure
• Design a VDI based on Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and RDS
• Design an application delivery strategy using RemoteApp

Module 4: Designing an Application Virtualization Infrastructure

This module will explain how to design an application delivery infrastructure for virtualized desktops using Application Virtualization 4.6.

• Planning an Application Virtualization 4.6 Infrastructure
• Designing an Application Virtualization 4.6 Infrastructure
• Using Application Virtualization 4.6 with System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2
• Using Application Virtualization 4.6 with RDS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand the Application Virtualization 4.6 architecture
• Design an Application Virtualization 4.6 Infrastructure for application delivery in a VDI environment

Module 5: Designing a Virtualization Infrastructure Management Strategy

This module will explain the factors to consider and Microsoft suite of applications available to design a management infrastructure.

• Developing a Virtualization Infrastructure Management Environment with the System Center Suite
• Developing a Virtual Machine Deployment Strategy
• Developing a Virtual Machine Conversion Strategy
• Developing an Administrative Strategy
• Developing a Virtual Machine Migration Strategy
• Developing a Disaster Recovery Strategy
• Developing a Maintenance Strategy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand the critical areas of management for a virtualization infrastructure
• Understand the System Center Suite and how it can be used to design a virtualization infrastructure management strategy
• Identify applications and utilities available to perform virtualization infrastructure management tasks

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