<span><span><p><strong>6+ Hours of Video Instruction</strong></p><p><em>Deploying and Managing Hyper-V LiveLessons</em> provides everything you need to know to deploy and manage Hyper-V.</p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 R2 enables admins to create a virtualized server computing environment that is designed to improve the efficiency of your computing resources by utilizing more of your hardware resources. This is possible through the use of Hyper-V to create and manage virtual machines and their resources. Each virtual machine is a virtualized computer system that operates in an isolated execution environment, allowing multiple operating systems to simultaneously run on one physical computer.</p><p>This video is designed to teach virtualization administrators how to use Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager. The video starts at the very beginning by covering basic tasks, such as manually creating virtual machines. From there concepts and foundational guidance are presented in an intuitive manner, as renowned author Brien Posey dives into more advanced topics such as storage planning, network bandwidth utilization, and automated virtual machine creation.</p><p>About the Instructor</p><p><strong>Brien Posey</strong> is a technical writer and 13-time Microsoft MVP award recipient for his work with Exchange Server, Windows Server, IIS, and File Systems Storage. Brien has authored and contributed to dozens of books. He has written more than 4,000 technical articles and white papers for a variety of printed publications and websites. In addition to his writing, Brien routinely speaks at IT conferences and is involved in a wide variety of other technology-related projects. Previously, Brien served as CIO for a national chain of hospitals and healthcare companies. He has also served as a Network Administrator for the Department of Defense at Fort Knox, and for some of the nation's largest insurance companies.</p><p><strong>About Sneak Peek</strong></p><p>Sneak Peek videos are available to Safari Books Online subscribers offering early access to the very latest information on a given topic. Sneak Peek videos do not include post-production editing and may include further revisions before the video is complete.</p><p><strong>Skill Level</strong></p><ul><li>Beginner</li><li>Intermediate</li></ul><p><strong>What You Will Learn</strong></p><ul><li>Learn to create, deploy, and manage a virtual machine (VM)</li><li>Learn to automate VM creation</li><li>Gain an understanding of Disaster recovery and High Availability (HA)</li><li>Learn about VM replication</li><li>Learn the foundational basics of VM Manager</li></ul><p><strong>Who Should Take This Course</strong></p><ul><li>Any admin who wants to learn the basics of Hyper-V. This LiveLesson is also a great study support for getting certified on Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center (exam 74-409).</li></ul><p><strong>Course Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Basic knowledge of Windows Server 2012 R2</li></ul><p><strong>About LiveLessons Video Training</strong></p><p>The LiveLessons video training series publishes hundreds of hands-on, expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. This professional and personal technology video series features world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, VMware Press, IBM Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include: IT Certification, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, Home & Office Technologies, Business & Management, and more. View All LiveLessons at <a href="http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/imprint/series_detail.aspx?ser=2185116" target="_blank">http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/imprint/series_detail.aspx?ser=2185116</a>.</p></span></span>