Mastering Hyper-V 2012 R2 with System Center and Windows Azure
Build and Manage a Cloud Solution with Hyper-VMastering Hyper-V 2012 R2 with System Center and Windows Azureprovides a systematic approach to learning the features and function of Hyper-V, and shows you how to get the most from your virtualized network. Microsoft MVP and technical specialist John Savill guides you through the Hyper-V setup and explains key System Center 2012 R2 components that provide virtualization for optimum enterprise management.This intermediate-to-advanced level guide covers virtual machine fundamentals, virtual networking, storage configurations, Hyper-V management, failover clustering and migration technologies, and much more. Each chapter also includes online access to companion videos that help you visualize the concepts in the book.Coverage includes:Establishing best practices for resource planningArchitecting and configuring virtual networks using SCVMMChoosing and configuring storage options for Hyper-VInstalling and managing Hyper-V and using Hyper-V Integration ServicesMaintaining your Hyper-V environmentMaking Hyper-V available using failover clustering and migration technologiesProviding disaster recovery protection using Hyper-V Replica and cloud orchestrationVirtualizing desktops using Remote Desktop ServicesNetworking with Windows AzureConverting VMware skills and understanding to their Hyper-V equivalentEnable Many Types of Operating System SupportMaster Key Networking Concepts and Implement Network VirtualizationUse the Storage Migration And Resize FunctionsTake Virtual Machine Checkpoints and Set Up Service TemplatesCreate Different Levels of Private Cloud CapabilityBuild a Best-of-Breed Virtualization and Cloud Solution