Getting started with Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V

Course details

In this course, well start by getting introduced to Hyper-V and look at the difference between the traditional datacenter and the new modern datacenter. Then youll explore Nano Server and how it can be used as a Hyper-V host.

Then you will dive into learning how to upgrade from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2016. Youll also learn about exporting and importing virtual machines and migrating, converting, and upgrading different types of virtual and physical machines. Further on, you will see how to create and add virtual hard disks, and configure IDE and SCSI controllers, and add Virtual Fiber Channel storage. Youll find out how to create resource pools, enable and add NIC teaming, create virtual switches using the advanced network settings.By the end of the course, you will be familiar with the new Hyper-V Windows Server 2016 features that allow you to build more flexible infrastructure with maximum operational efficiency, and increase security and performance.

About the author

Mayur Makwana is been in IT professional for more than 8 years. For the last couple of years, he has been using Hyper-V. Currently, his role involves dealing with enterprise-level infrastructure engineering and operations, Develop shared infrastructure services and maintain proper service level, working with Windows platform (Windows 7/8/10, Windows Servers 2008/2012/2016), Citrix/VDI/SCCM, and scripting technologies (PowerShell, VBScript).

He focuses on team management(Lead and managing team), Provide infrastructure support services for internal customers managing 10000+ users and devices, Mentor junior staff, Coordinate IT-infrastructure projects lead by Group IT Team, Organize trainings for internal customers in line with Group global IT strategies, Enforce Group IT standards and facilitate information sharing and best practices among internal customers, Cooperate with Group IT Team concerning development of new Group standards and services, Office Productivity as well as has a broad understanding of end User Computing environment: service desk, service management tools, end user experience, change, knowledge, and request and incident management. He establishes and maintains positive relationships with country based (service desk, Business IT managers) teams and business IT people.

He is interested in technologies such as Citrix, VMware, Microsoft, SCCM, Virtualization, Microsoft App-Cloud based technologies (Azure), and IT Automation (DevOps). His other skills include Application Packaging, AdminStudio 2014, Installshield 2014, Microsoft AppV, VMware ThinApp, AppVolumes (AppStacks).Project Management: PRINCE2, and Process Management: ITIL Service Operation, Agile Methodology.

I'd like to thank my beautiful wife for inspiration and support for projects that make their way into my free time. Also to my family and friends who continue to inspire me to keep pushing myself.