Virtualization with Microsoft Virtual Server 2005

Author: Jones   Andy;Dittner   Rogier;Rule   David  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 2006

E-ISBN: 9780080520674

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781597491068

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781597491068

Subject: TP1 自动化基础理论;TP309 安全保密

Language: ENG

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Description

A virtual evolution in IT shops large and small has begun. Microsoft's Virtal Server is the enterprise tool to free an infrastructure from its physical limitations providing the transformation into a virtual environment--this book shows you how.

This book will detail the default and custom installation of Microsoft's Virtual Server 2005, as well as basic and advanced virtual machine configurations. It will also discuss the requirements for a server virtualization and consolidation project and the cost savings surrounding such an effort. Furthermore, the book will provide a thorough understanding of the benefits of a virtual infrastructure and a comprehensive examination of how Virtual Server can ease administration and lower overall IT costs. Lastly, the book delivers a thorough understanding of the virtual evolution which is underway in many IT organizations and how the reader will benefit from shifting from the physical to a virtual world.

* Examines in detail the default and custom installation of Microsoft's Virtual Server 2005
* Addresses th important topics of server requirements and the cost implications involved
* Looks at addressing IT costs and the benefits to the organisation

Chapter

Chapter 1. Introduction to Microsoft Virtual Server

Introduction

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 and Dynamics System Initiative

What Is Virtualization, and When Should You Use It?

What Virtualization Tools Are Available?

How Does Virtualization Work?

Virtual PC versus Virtual Server 2005

Virtual Server 2005 versus Virtual Server 2005 R2

Summary

Solutions Fast Track

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 2. Installing and Configuring a Virtual Server

Introduction

Determining the Physical Size of the Server

Installing Virtual Server 2005 R2

Setting Up a Virtual Server Administration Web Site

Virtual Machine Remote Console

Setting Default Location and Search Paths

Setting Resource Allocation

Summary

Solutions Fast Track

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 3. Virtual Machines

Introduction

Creating the Virtual Server

Adding Hardware to the Server

Installing a Windows OS

Installing Virtual Machine Additions

Installing a Non-Windows OS

Summary

Solutions Fast Track

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 4. Virtual Networks

Introduction

Introduction to Virtual Networks

Using the "Internal Network"

Creating a Virtual Network

Binding a Physical Network Adapter to a Virtual Network

Using the Virtual Server Network Services

Summary

Solutions Fast Track

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 5. Virtual Disks

Introduction

Removable Virtual Disks

Virtual Hard Disks

Summary

Solutions Fast Track

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 6. Introduction to ADS and Virtual Server Migration Tool

Automated Deployment Services

What Components Does ADS Use?

Installing ADS

Post-Installation: Configuring ADS

Administration Agent Installing

Adding Hardware Drivers in the Boot OS

Editing Using the Sequence Editor

Installing Virtual Server Migration Toolkit onto the Virtualization Server

Summary

Solutions Fast Track

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 7. Managing Virtual Server

Introduction

The Management Interface

Using the Virtual Server COM API

Accessing a Virtual Server Using Script

Creating a Virtual Machine Using Script

Creating a Virtual Network Using Script

Retrieving Guest OS Information Using Script

Changing a Virtual Machine State Using Script

Attaching Scripts to Virtual Server Events

Summary

Solutions Fast Track

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 8. Migrating Physical Machines

Introduction

Getting the Virtualization Environment Ready for Usage

Capturing the Physical Machine

Creating the Virtual Machine on the Virtual Server Host

Deploying the Virtual Machine on the Host OS

Summary

Solutions Fast Track

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 9. Troubleshooting

Introduction

Troubleshooting Virtual Server 2005 R2

Troubleshooting Automated Deployment Services

Troubleshooting the Virtual Server Migration Tool

Troubleshooting the Migration Process

Summary

Solutions Fast Track

Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix A. The Pros and Cons of Running Virtual Server

Introduction

Conclusion

About Brien M. Posey

Note

Appendix B. Solutions Fast Track

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Appendix C. Windows Script Files for Virtual Server 2005 R2

Appendix D. Integrating Non-Windows Systems with MOM 2005 Using Virtual Agents

Index

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