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Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Cookbook

Leandro Carvalho — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 02:14:00 GMT

Olá Pessoal.

É com muita felicidade e com gosto de missão cumprida que anuncio a diponibilidade do meu livro Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Cookbook.

O objetivo deste livro é de disponibilizar todo o conteúdo em forma de “receitas” para que um administrador consiga instalar, configurar, gerenciar e automatizar a nova versão do Hyper-V.

Dentre os assuntos, estão alta disponibilidade, recuperação de desastres, automação com PowerShell, segurança, migração, melhores práticas, monitoramento e arquitetura.

Virtualization has proved that it can help organizations to reduce costs, and the Private Cloud has created a revolution in the way we manage and control our servers with centralization and elasticity. The new Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V release from Microsoft comes with a myriad of improvements in areas such as mobility, high availability and elasticity, bringing everything you need to create, manage and build the core components of a Microsoft Private Cloud for virtualized workloads.

"Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Cookbook" is the perfect accompaniment for Hyper-V administrators looking to take advantage of all the exciting new features the release has to offer. Through practical recipes, you’ll master Hyper-V deployment, migration and management.

"Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Cookbook" is an essential resource for any Hyper-V administrator looking to migrate, install and manage their virtual machine efficiently.

With all the features of Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V covered, you will learn everything from installation to disaster recovery, security, high availability, configuration, automation, architecture and monitoring, all in a practical recipe format. The book also includes new features such as Storage and Shared Nothing Live Migration, Hyper-V Replica and Network Virtualization and much more.

With "Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Cookbook" in hand, you’ll be equipped to manage your Private Cloud with ease.

- Introduction
- Verifying Hyper-V requirements
- Enabling the Hyper-V role
- Installing Windows Server 2012 and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012
- Managing a Server Core installation using sconfig
- Enabling and disabling the graphical interface in Hyper-V
- Configuring post-installation settings
- Introduction
- Performing an in-place upgrade from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012
- Exporting and importing virtual machines
- Migrating virtual machines and updating their integration services
- Converting VHD files to VHDX files
- Migrating Virtual Machine storage using Storage Migration
- Migrating virtual machines using Shared Nothing Live Migration
- Converting physical computers to virtual machines
- Introduction
- Creating and adding virtual hard disks
- Configuring IDE and SCSI controllers for virtual machines
- Creating resource pools
- Creating and managing virtual switches
- Using advanced settings for virtual networks
- Enabling and adding NIC teaming to a virtual machine
- Configuring and adding Hyper-V Virtual Fibre Channel to virtual machines
- Introduction
- Installing and running Hyper-V from a USB stick
- Creating virtual machine templates
- Learning and utilizing basic commands in PowerShell
- Using small PowerShell commands for daily tasks
- Enabling and working with remote connection and administration through PowerShell
- Introduction
- Using the Hyper-V Best Practices Analyzer
- Setting up dynamic memory for virtual machines
- Enabling remote management for Hyper-V in workgroup environments
- Installing and configuring an anti-virus on host and virtual machines
- Introduction
- Configuring Windows Update for Hyper-V
- Configuring Cluster-Aware Updating for cluster nodes
- Delegating control in Hyper-V
- Configuring Port ACLs
- Installing and configuring BitLocker for data protection
- Configuring Hyper-V auditing
- Introduction
- Installing and configuring an iSCSI Target server in Windows Server 2012
- Installing and configuring the Windows Failover Clustering feature
- Enabling Cluster Shared Volumes 2.0
- Using Live Migration in a cluster environment
- Configuring VM Priority for Clustered Virtual Machines
- Introduction
- Backing up Hyper-V and virtual machines using Windows Server Backup
- Restoring Hyper-V and virtual machines using Windows Server Backup
- Configuring Hyper-V Replica between two Hyper-V hosts using HTTP authentication
- Configuring Hyper-V Replica Broker for a Failover Cluster
- Configuring Hyper-V Replica to use certificate-based authentication using an Enterprise CA
- Using snapshots in virtual machines
- Introduction
- Using real-time monitoring tools
- Using Perfmon for logged monitoring
- Using VM Monitoring
- Monitoring Hyper-V Replica
- Using Resource Metering
- Tuning your Hyper-V server
- Using Event Viewer for Hyper-V troubleshooting
- Understanding Hypervisors
- Hyper-V architecture
- Hyper-V architecture components
- Differences between Hyper-V, Hyper-V Server, Hyper-V Client, and VMware

A boa notícia é que o Capitulo 2 pode ser baixado de graça para que você tenha uma idéia do que vai encontrar no livro e se preparar para migrar para o Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V. Para download do capítulo, click here.

Para mais informações sobre o livro, acesse http://www.packtpub.com/windows-server-2012-hypervisor-based-cookbook/book

A versão do Kindle pode ser comprada aqui: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OSQH9M/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_ask_Nz0gE.1B5SPHM

I hope you like it!

Hands-on labs de Windows Server 8 Gratuitos

Leandro Carvalho — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:28:00 GMT

Olá Pessoal!

Foi liberado uma série de Hands-On labs envolvendo as principais novidades do Windows 8 com temas como PowerShell, Hyper-V, SMB 2.2, Active Directory, Storage Pools, IP Address Management (IPAM), dentre outros.

Esses laboratórios online são uma ótima opção pra quem não tem o hardware e os componentes disponíveis como storage e infraestrutura de rede para montar um ambiente de teste.

Para acessar os Hand-On Labs, basta clicar em um dos inks abaixo:

Nome do Lab: Configuring Hyper-V over Highly Available SMB Storage

Descrição: In this lab, you will learn how to configure a file server cluster to support running Hyper-V virtual machines from SMB file shares. You will create the file share, configure delegation, and then create a new VM on SMB storage.

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-01

Nome do Lab: Active Directory Deployment and Management Enhancements

Descrição: In this lab, you will learn how to deploy Active Directory Domain Controllers with Windows Server "8". You will deploy domain controllers using the new Server Manager, as well as deploying remote domain controllers using Windows PowerShell. Finally, you will be able to explore the new Active Directory Management tool and use its PowerShell History Viewer.

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-02

Nome do Lab: Managing Network Infrastructure with Windows Server "8"

Descrição: In this lab, you will explore new network management capabilities in Windows Server "8". You will learn how to implement Network Teaming. You will learn how to implement DHCP failover, and also explore new Windows PowerShell cmdlets for network management.

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-03

Nome do Lab: Introduction to Windows PowerShell Fundamentals

Descrição: Windows PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language that helps IT professionals achieve greater control and productivity. Using a new admin-focused scripting language, more than 230 standard command-line tools, and consistent syntax and utilities, Windows PowerShell allows IT professionals to more easily control system administration and accelerate automation.

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-04

Nome do Lab: Configuring a Highly Available iSCSI Target

Descrição: In this lab, you will learn how Windows Server "8" can provide storage remotely to any machine. You will build clusters using shared storage, build iSCSI high-availability instances, and observe application IO continue during cluster failover.

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-05

Nome do Lab: Managing Windows Server "8" with Server Manager and PowerShell 3.0

Descrição: In this lab, you will learn how the Server Manager and Windows PowerShell framework in Windows Server "8" deliver an enhanced, multi-server management experience. You will learn to perform tasks such as multi-server management. You will also explore new Windows PowerShell capabilities including new cmdlets and the Windows PowerShell gateway.

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-06

Nome do Lab: What’s New in Windows PowerShell 3.0

Descrição: In this lab, you will explore some of the new features and functionality in Windows PowerShell v3.0.

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-07

Nome do Lab: Using Dynamic Access Control to Automatically and Centrally Secure Data in Windows Server "8"

Descrição: In this lab, you will explore Dynamic Access Control in Windows Server "8". You will learn how to create Central Access Policies, explore the new Access Denied Remediation features, as well as learn how to use the audit capabilities built into Dynamic Access Control.

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-08

Nome do Lab: Online Backup Service for Windows Server "8"

Descrição: In this lab, you will use Windows Server Backup to back up your critical data to Windows Azure. This lab will teach you the entire set of workflows around backing up and recovering your data to Windows Azure.

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-09

Nome do Lab: Nome do LabImplementing Storage Pools and Storage Spaces
Descrição: In this lab, you will work with the new storage spaces technology in Windows Server "8". You will first create new storage pools and virtual disks, and then you will work with those virtual disks in both Server Manager and Control Panel.

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-10

Nome do Lab: Windows Server "8": Managing Branch Offices with Windows Server "8"

Descrição: In this lab you will learn how the branch office scenario has been improved in Windows Server "8".

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-13

Nome do Lab: Managing your Network Infrastructure with IP Address Management

Descrição: Network management is core to running a business, yet the tools that the IT PRO needs are too costly or not available from Microsoft. With Windows Server "8", we change that with the introduction of IP Address Management (IPAM).

Link: https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/_layouts/HynesITe.SharePoint/Redirector.aspx?labCode=201115-19

Para abrir a página inicial contendo todos os links dos Hand-on labs acesse https://portal.holsystems.com/windowsserver8/Pages/Home.aspx

Abs e até a próxima.

Comece agora a testar a nova versão do Powershell

Leandro Carvalho — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:46:28 GMT

Uma ferramenta que gosto muito, com uma artilharia de fogo inigualável, que vem sendo adotada cada vez mais pelos IT Pros é o Powershell. Com ele temos mais flexibilidade e opções que fazem ótimas automatizações no nosso dia a dia fornencendo várias linhas de comandos que são fáceis de entender e de usar. Para quem trabalha com o SCVMM, Exchange 2007 e 2010, Sharepoint e algumas outras ferramentas já devem conhecê-lo muito bem.

A boa notícia é que foi disponibilizado a nova versão do Windows Management Framework 3.0 contendo o Powershell versão 3.0, além das novas versões do WMI e WinRM presente no Windows 8, mas que pode ser instalada no Windows 7 e Windows Server 2008 R2 com SP1.

Basicamente tudo que dá pra fazer usando a interface gráfica no Windows 8 também pode ser feito através do Powershell, inclusive comandos para o Hyper-V.

Para o Hyper-V algumas funcionalidades estarão disponíveis somente no Powershell.

Veja abaixo alguma das novidades (em inglês):

Windows PowerShell 3.0
Some of the new features in Windows PowerShell 3.0 include:

Workflows
Workflows that run long-running activities (in sequence or in parallel) to perform complex, larger management tasks, such as multi-machine application provisioning. Using the Windows Workflow Foundation at the command line, Windows PowerShell workflows are repeatable, parallelizable, interruptible, and recoverable.
Robust Sessions
Robust sessions that automatically recover from network failures and interruptions and allow you to disconnect from the session, shut down the computer, and reconnect from a different computer without interrupting the task.
Scheduled Jobs
Scheduled jobs that run regularly or in response to an event.
Delegated Administration
Commands that can be executed with a delegated set of credentials so users with limited permissions can run critical jobs
Simplified Language Syntax
Simplified language syntax that make commands and scripts look a lot less like code and a lot more like natural language.
Cmdlet Discovery
Improved cmdlet discovery and automatic module loading that make it easier to find and run any of the cmdlets installed on your computer.
Show-Command
Show-Command, a cmdlet and ISE Add-On that helps users find the right cmdlet, view its parameters in a dialog box, and run it.

WMI
WMI in Windows Management Framework 3.0 CTP1 introduces:

A new provider development model
This new model brings down the cost of provider development and removes the dependency on COM.
A new MI Client API to perform standard CIM operations.
The API can be used to interact with any standard WsMan + CIMOM implementation, allowing management applications on Windows to manage non-Windows computers.
The ability to write Windows PowerShell cmdlets in native code
The new WMI Provider APIs supports an extended Windows PowerShell semantics API allowing you to provide rich Windows PowerShell semantics. e.g., Verbose, Error, Warning, WhatIf, Confirm, Progress

WinRM
With Windows Management Framework 3.0 CTP1:

Connections are more robust
Session disconnect and reconnect, with or without client session reconstruction, allows long-running tasks to continue even when the session in which they were started is closed and the client computer is shut down. This feature also allows administrators to reconnect from different computers to check the status of remote running tasks and get results.
Connections are more resilient
In Windows PowerShell 3.0 CTP1, connections can survive short-term network failures; the client-server connection is not severed at the first sign of trouble. If network problems persist, the client is safely disconnected and can reconnect by using the Connect-PSSession or Receive-PSSession cmdlets.

Windows PowerShell Web Service
Windows PowerShell Web Service enables an administrator to expose a set of PowerShell cmdlets as a RESTful web endpoint accessible via the (Open Data Protocol (OData). This provides remote access to invoke cmdlets from both Windows and non-Windows clients.

Para download clique aqui.

Bom proveito!