Module 1: Evaluating the Environment for Virtualization
This module provides an overview of Microsoft virtualization technologies and the various components of System Center 2012 R2. The module also explains how to evaluate the current environment for virtualization and extend virtualization to the cloud.
Lessons
Overview of Microsoft Virtualization
Overview of System Center 2012 R2 Components
Evaluating Current Environment for Virtualization
Extending Virtualization to the Cloud
Lab: Evaluating the Environment for Virtualization
Selecting the Appropriate Virtualization Method
Accessing the Environment by Using MAP

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the various virtualization technologies and the scenarios where you would apply each technology.
Describe the different System Center 2012 R2 components and explain how they can be used to manage both traditional and modern infrastructure solutions.
Evaluate an organization’s virtualization requirements and plan for server virtualization.
Explain the concept of a public cloud and how to extend virtualization to the cloud.

Module 2: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role
This module describes how to install and manage the Hyper-V server role. The module also explains how to configure Hyper-V settings, storage, and networking.
Lessons
Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
Managing Hyper-V
Configuring Hyper-V Settings
Hyper-V Host Storage and Networking
Lab: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role
Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
Configuring Hyper-V Settings
Accessing and Managing Hyper-V Remotely

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install the Hyper-V server role.
Manage Hyper-V.
Configure Hyper-V settings.
Describe Hyper-V host storage and networking.

Module 3: Creating and Managing Virtual Hard Disks, Virtual Machines, and Checkpoints
This module explains how to create and configure virtual hard disks and virtual machines. The module then describes how to install, import, monitor, and manage virtual machines.
Lessons
Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks
Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines
Installing and Importing Virtual Machines
Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints
Monitoring Hyper-V
Designing and Managing Virtual Machines
Lab: Creating and Managing Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines
Creating and Managing Virtual Hard Disks
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
Lab: Creating and Managing Checkpoints, and Monitoring Hyper-V
Importing Virtual Machines and Working with Checkpoints
Monitoring Hyper-V

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create and configure virtual hard disks.
Create and configure virtual machines.
Install and import virtual machines.
Manage virtual machine checkpoints.
Monitor Hyper-V.
Design and manage virtual machines.

Module 4: Creating and Configuring Virtual Machine Networks
This module explains how to create and use Hyper-V virtual switches and Hyper-V networking features. The module also describes how to configure and implement Hyper-V network virtualization.
Lessons
Creating and Using Hyper-V Virtual Switches
Advanced Hyper-V Networking Features
Configuring and Using Hyper-V Network Virtualization
Lab: Creating and Configuring Virtual Machine Networks
Creating and Using Hyper-V Virtual Switches
Configuring and Using Advanced Virtual Switch Features
Configuring Hyper-V Network Virtualization

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the Hyper-V virtual switch.
Describe the different types of virtual switches.
Describe VLAN tagging.
Explain how to use Virtual Switch Manager.
Explain the use of dynamic switch ports.
Explain how to configure and use VLANs.

Module 5: Virtual Machine Movement and Hyper-V Replica
This module describes how to provide high availability and redundancy for virtualization. The module also explains how to implement virtual machine movement and Hyper-V Replica.
Lessons
Providing High Availability and Redundancy for Virtualization
Implementing Virtual Machine Movement
Implementing and Managing Hyper-V Replica
Lab: Virtual Machine Movement and Hyper-V Replica
Moving Hyper-V Storage and Virtual Machines
Configuring and Managing Hyper-V Replica

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain the importance of providing high availability and redundancy for virtualization.
Implement virtual machine movement.
Implement and manage Hyper-V Replica.

Module 6: Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
This module provides an overview of failover clustering. The module also describes how configure shared storage, and how to implement failover clustering with Hyper-V.
Lessons
Overview of Failover Clustering
Configuring and Using Shared Storage
Implementing and Managing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
Lab: Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
Creating Hyper-V Failover Cluster
Managing Hyper-V Failover Cluster

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe failover clustering.
Configure and use shared storage.
Implement and manage failover clustering with Hyper-V.

Module 7: Installing and Configuring System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
This module describes how to integrate System Center and server virtualization. The module also describes how to install System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager, add hosts, and manage host groups.
Lessons
Integrating System Center and Server Virtualization
Overview of System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager
Installing System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Adding Hosts and Managing Host Groups
Lab: Installing and Configuring System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Installing and Configuring System Center 2012 VMM SP1
Managing Hosts and Host Groups

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain how to use different System Center 2012 R2 SP1 components for managing a virtual environment.
Describe the key features of System Center 2012 R2 VMM.
Install System Center 2012 R2 VMM.
Add virtualization hosts to VMM, and manage virtualization hosts and host groups.

Module 8: Managing the Networking and Storage Infrastructure in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
This module describes how to manage networking infrastructure, storage infrastructure, and infrastructure updates.
Lessons
Managing Networking Infrastructure
Managing Storage Infrastructure
Managing Infrastructure Updates
Lab: Managing the Networking and Storage Infrastructure in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Implementing a Network Infrastructure
Implementing a Storage Infrastructure
Managing Infrastructure Updates

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage networking and storage infrastructure in VMM
Integrate Windows Update Services Server
Create update baselines, scan and remediated non-compliant servers.

Module 9: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines by Using Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
This module explains how to create, clone, and convert virtual machines. The module also provides an overview of virtual machine updating.
Lessons
Virtual Machine Management Tasks in VMM
Creating, Cloning, and Converting Virtual Machines
Overview of Virtual Machine Updating
Lab: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines by Using System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Creating a Virtual Machine and Modifying Its Properties
Cloning a Virtual Machine

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain virtual machine management tasks in VMM.
Explain how to create, clone, and convert virtual machines.
Describe methods and tools for updating virtual machines.

Module 10: Configuring and Managing the System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine
This module provides an overview of the Virtual Machine Library. The module also describes how to work with profiles and templates.
Lessons
Overview of the Virtual Machine Manager Library
Working With Profiles and Templates
Lab: Configuring and Managing the System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager SP1 Library and Library Objects
Configuring and Managing the Virtual Machine Manager Library
Creating and Managing Profiles and Templates

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Perform virtual machine management tasks in Virtual Machine Manager.
Create and manage profiles and templates by using different options.

Module 11: Managing Clouds in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
This module provides an introduction to clouds and describes how to create and manage a cloud. The module also describes how to work with user roles in VMM.
Lessons
Introduction to Clouds
Creating and Managing a Cloud
Working With User Roles in Virtual Machine Manager
Lab: Working With User Roles in Virtual Machine Manager
Creating a Cloud
Working With User Roles
Deploying Virtual Machines to a Cloud

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain the concept of a cloud and describe how Virtual Machine Manager can be used for creating a cloud.
Create and manage a cloud.
Create and use user roles in Virtual Machine Manager.

Module 12: Managing Services in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager and App Controller
This module provides an overview of services in System Center 2012 R2 VMM. The module also describes how to create and manage services in VMM and how to use System Center 2012 R2 App Controller.
Lessons
Understanding Services in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Creating and Managing Services in VMM
Using System Center 2012 R2 App Controller
Lab: Managing Services in System Center 2012 R2 VMM and App Controller
Creating a Service Template
Deploying a Service and Updating Service Template
Configuring an App Controller
Deploying Virtual Machine in App Controller

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain purpose and functionality of a service.
Create and manage services in VMM.
Describe how to use System Center 2012 R2 App Controller.

Module 13: Protecting and Monitoring Virtualization Infrastructure
This module provides an overview of backup and restore options for virtual machines. The module describes how to use DPM and System Center Operations Manager for protection, monitoring, and reporting.
Lessons
Overview of Backup and Restore Options for Virtual Machines
Protecting Virtualization Infrastructure by Using Data Protection Manager
Using System Center Operations Manager for Monitoring and Reporting
Integrating Virtual Machine Manager with Operations Manager
Lab: Monitoring and Reporting Virtualization Infrastructure
Implementing System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager Agent
Configuring Operations Manager Monitoring Components
Configuring Operations Manager Integration with Virtual Machine Manager

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use backup and restore options provided in Windows Server 2012 R2 and Virtual Machine Manager.
Explain the benefits of using DPM for protecting virtualization environment.
Describe the Operations Manager components and describe how Operations Manager can be used to monitor physical and virtual servers.
Configure Operations Manager integration with Virtual Machine Manager.
Additional Reading
To help you prepare for this class, review the following resources:
Course 20410B - Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Course 20411B - Administering Windows Server 2012