Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Installation and Configuration Guide
Make Your Hyper-V Solution a SuccessWindows Server 2012 Hyper-V is bigger and more robust than ever, offering better virtualization options for small, medium, and large enterprises. Take full advantage of Hyper-V with this expert guide that shows you how to effectively deploy a virtualization or cloud computing platform. You'll learn how to quickly configure Hyper-V from the user interface, use PowerShell to automate routine tasks, and get solid experience through the book's practical, real-world solutions. This international author team, all virtualization experts, thoroughly covers such essential topics as network fabrics and cloud computing, deploying hosts, building Hyper-V clusters, backup and recovery, and much more.Understand the different Hyper-V editions and which one is right for you—Standard, Datacenter, or Hyper-V ServerDesign, create, configure, and deploy Failover Clustering for highly available virtual machinesImplement the new storage solutions and architectures of Windows Server 2012Set up Hyper-V layer 2 networking and extensible virtual switchesLearn how to design converged fabrics to use fewer NICsExplore cloud computing, multi-tenancy, storage, and clustersMake sure your data and services are safe with a full range of backup strategiesDiscover the various ways to enable disaster recovery using Hyper-VGet up to speed on Hyper-V Replica and Hyper-V for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)