So you've read up on Microsoft Hyper-V, tackled the big questions, compared it to other hypervisors and planned your implementation. Now it's time to roll up your sleeves and actually use it. But how do you go about working with Hyper-V? Of course, we could tell you, but wouldn't you rather see it for yourself?
In this series of screencasts, virtualization expert Nelson Ruest takes you through several common Hyper-V tasks, with details on how to configure virtual machines, work with snapshots and more. Check out the entire series below:
Part 1: Configuring virtual networks in Hyper-V
Learn how virtual networking works in Microsoft Hyper-V and observe the configuration process.
Part 2: Working with VHDs
This screencast explains the different virtual hard disk (VHD) drive types supported by Microsoft Hyper-V and how to create them.
Part 3: Using the MAP Toolkit
Find out how to use the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit, a free download that can ease the configuration of Windows virtual environments.
Part 4: Configuring virtual machines
This segment breaks down the different factors to consider when configuring VMs and sheds light on the virtual hardware resources included with Hyper-V.
Part 5: Running Hyper-V on Server Core
Learn why Server Core is the ideal platform for the Hyper-V role in Windows 2008, and find out how to prepare it for Hyper-V deployment.
Part 6: Working with snapshots
Here you'll learn about the benefits of snapshots in a virtual environment, as well as how to create and use them in Hyper-V.
Still craving more Hyper-V info? Check out our Windows server virtualization topics page for more of the latest news and expert advice.
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