Microsoft Virtual Server Training

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By David Davis
(CCIE #9369, CWNA, MCSE, CISSP, vExpert, SCSA, Linux+, VCP)

Virtual Servers are becoming more prevalent in today’s business environment because they save physical space, time, and money. Many companies who still use physical servers are swiftly changing to virtual servers.

What does this mean for you? Simply, your knowledge of Microsoft Virtual Servers will make you marketable to these companies for at least the next several years. So, the time to start rounding out your virtualization skills is NOW!

While most Virtual Server CBT videos tout theory, Train Signal’s Virtual Server training teaches you through the lens of real world scenarios on a live network! No other course gives you a comparable amount of hands on knowledge necessary to implement, configure, and maintain a Microsoft Virtual Server!

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Nearly 12 Hours (11 Hours, 42 Minutes, 36 Seconds) of Microsoft Virtual Server Training Videos Jam Packed on 2 DVDs!
Multiple File Formats Make it convenient for you to learn anywhere you go! iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV & high quality .AVI video
PDF of Instructor Notes allow you to follow along with the videos and take more organized notes
Instant Access Online to the entire training course

Course Outline

Microsoft Virtual Server Training - Course Outline

Lesson 1 - Intro to Microsoft Virtualization

Lesson 2 - Introduction to Virtualization

This video introduces what virtualization is, the different types, and how it is going to be taught within the course. It is important because it shows the user what to expect throughout the training video.

What is Virtualization?
Uses of Virtualization
Types of Virtualization
Virtualization Products Available
MS Virtual PC vs. Virtual Server
VMware Server vs. Virtual Server
What is the future of Virtualization?
How is MS Virtual Server supported and licensed?
What is the Virtual Server Emulated Hardware?
What is new in the latest version of MS Virtual Server?

Lesson 3 - Installing Virtual Server

To educate the user on the exact screens they will see and steps they will need to follow during installation of MS Virtual Server. This is beneficial because when the user is implementing MS Virtual Server in their own environment they will have first hand knowledge of how to install and configure the software.

Determining physical size of server
Obtaining Microsoft Virtual Server
Installing Microsoft Virtual Server
Configuring and Using Administration Website
Virtual machine remote console

Lesson 4 - Creating and Using Virtual Machines

It is important to know where to begin when setting up your virtual machines. The user will benefit from this Video because it will show you how to configure a virtual machine from start to finish.

How to create a new Virtual Machine
Media - physical vs ISO files (image files)
Installing your operating system
Configuring BIOS settings
Installing VM additions
Configuring and adding hardware to a VM
Removing, adding, and cloning a Virtual Machine

Lesson 5 - Virtual Networks

The next step when using virtual machines is to set up and configure your virtual network. The user will benefit from this Video because they will be able to see how to network several virtual machines together.

Introduction to Virtual Networks
Configuring Virtual Networks
Creating a new Virtual Network

Lesson 6 - Virtual Disks

It's important to know how to configure your virtual disks so you can access and share your files efficiently. This Video will show you everything you need to know about virtual disks including: expanding, troubleshooting, linking, converting, compacting, merging, and chaining your virtual disks.

Disk file types and common Virtual Disk questions
Removable media and disk images
Dynamically expanding Virtual Disks
Fixed Virtual Disks
Linked Virtual Disks
Undo Disks vs. Differencing Disks
Converting Virtual Disks
Compacting Virtual Disks
Merging Virtual Disks
Chaining Virtual Disks

Lesson 7 - Managing and Administering Virtual Server

A virtual server needs an administrator to keep the server secure and do various administration tasks, just like a physical server. This Video will show you how to administer your virtual server and will do so within the scenario presented early on in the course. This will give you the hands on knowledge you need to administer your virtual server.

Virtual Server Security
VMRC Configuration & VMRC through a firewall
Importance of Virtual Server Paths
Virtual Server Website Properties
Resource Allocation & Performance Monitoring
Importance of Events
Scenario - bringing it all together

Lesson 8 - Scripting with MS Virtual Server

For all of you programmers out there you know that scripting can make your IT life a whole lot easier. You don't have to be a programmer to know how to create and execute basic scripting commands, and this Video will show you how easy it is to incorporate scripting into using your virtual machines. Whether you are an experienced programmer or a programming novice, you will be able to benefit from the scripting information presented in this video.

Our Scenario
Purpose of this Video
What is the VS COM API?
Scripts: Shutting down and Turning off
Script: Starting up
Scripts: Enumeration to perform Shutdown & Startup on all VM’s

Lesson 9 - Migrating Physical Servers to Virtual Servers (P2V)

You have created a virtual server to replace your physical server but you have quite a bit of information on the physical server that needs to be on your virtual server. This video will show you how to save time and money by migrating your physical server onto your virtual server.

Physical to Virtual Conversion (P2V)
MS Solutions Accelerator for Migrating and Consolidating LOB Applications
Virtual Server Migration Tools
Performing a P2V Conversion
Scenario

Lesson 10 - Virtual Server Add-ons

Not satisfied with the basic MS Virtual Server? There are several add-ons available that can tailor your MS Virtual Server to your business needs and this Video will show you what is out there and how to use it.

Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
System Center Virtual Machine Manager
MOM & SMS Add-ins
Linux VS Additions
Downloading of Virtual Systems from the Internet

Lesson 11 - Virtual PC

Do you have a need for a Virtual PC or a Virtual Server? If you need a virtual machine in order to perform tasks on your Desktop PC then you need to explore creating a Virtual PC. Virtual PC can be used with MS Virtual Server and is another important aspect of using virtual machines.

Difference between Virtual PC and Virtual Server
Obtaining and Installing Virtual PC
Moving a VM from VS to VPC and from VPC to VS
Using Virtual PC

Certified Instruction

David Davis (VCP4, VCAP-DCA, vExpert, CCIE #9369)

David has been in the IT industry for over 18+ years. He has served as a server/network admin, IT manager, and independent contractor. Today, David is a full-time instructor for TrainSignal.com where he has created over 10 different IT training courses.

Additionally, he has written hundreds of IT articles on the Internet, written for Virtualization Review magazine, served as a judge at VMware product competitions, and spoke on virtualization at conferences in the USA, Canada, and Europe. David's "real-world" experience combined with his diversity of skills (Virtualization, Windows Server, & Cisco Networking) gives you a powerful learning resource that can't be matched.

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FAQ

Microsoft Virtual Server Training - FAQ

Am I Qualified To Take This Microsoft Virtualization Training Course?: YES! If you’re a new or recently established IT professional with working knowledge of networking and virtual servers, or just have the desire to learn Windows Virtualization in depth.
YES! Whether you are new or experienced with Microsoft Virtual Server, this course will give you well-rounded knowledge unmatched by any other course on the market.

Note: This course is intermediate to advanced in skill level and not designed for complete beginners to computers or networking.

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Though your product is amazing, I would like to make one request that I feel would complete the package. Most admins are clueless when it comes to scripting.

Everyone seems to have tons of advanced scripting, but just like everything else, there are little to no explanations for the beginner. Could you please consider adding something in that area to your training? Keep up the good work.

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