Mastering Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 - Michael Michael

The Technical Foundation You Need from Two Microsoft Insiders!

This book shows you how to use Microsofts System Center Virtual Machine Manager to effectively manage both the virtual and physical assets of your enterprise. Learn from two virtualization insiders at Microsoft how to install, configure, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot VMM; handle backup and recovery; and much more. Going well beyond the basics, this book provides the technical knowhow, best practices, and actual code youll need to tailor a VMM deployment and keep things running smoothly.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding the big picture, including HyperVTM 2.0 and Operations Manager 2007




• Thoroughly examining all features, capabilities, and architecture youll need for a successful deployment




• Interacting with VMwares vCenterTM for management of ESXTM hosts




• Deploying virtual machines to HyperV hosts




• Building rich automation through Windows PowerShellTM and extending the capability of your VMM




• Using the Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO) infrastructure to create new PRO packs and dynamic IT




• Backing up and planning for recovery of the VMM server; also backup and recovery of HyperV hosts using HyperV VSS Writer

Master Microsofts System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2

Learn Essential Techniques and Best Practices from Microsoft Experts

Implement Advanced, Effective Virtualization Solutions

Manage HyperV and Virtual Server as well as VMwares ESX Infrastructure

Reinforce Your Skills with RealWorld Examples

Michael Michael is a software architect on Microsoft's Virtualization and Data Center Management team working on the development and future direction of System Center Virtual Machine Manager. Michael has been working on management products at Microsoft for the past six years, including Windows Storage Server and Data Protection Manager. Hector Linares is a program manager on the Virtualization and Data Center Management team, developing System Center Virtual Machine Manager in the Management and Solution Division at Microsoft.