Module 1: Introduction to Virtualization
Virtualization Basics: Understanding the fundamental concepts and benefits of virtualization.
Types of Virtualization: Overview of different virtualization types including server, desktop, and application virtualization.
Microsoft Virtualization Products: Introduction to Microsoft virtualization solutions such as Hyper-V and Azure Virtual Desktop.
Module 2: Planning Virtualization Solutions
Assessment: Evaluating current IT infrastructure and determining virtualization needs.
Business Requirements: Identifying organizational requirements and objectives for virtualization.
Capacity Planning: Estimating resource requirements including CPU, memory, storage, and network for virtualization solutions.
Module 3: Designing Virtualization Architectures
Architecture Design: Creating a high-level design for virtualization, including hardware, network, and storage.
Scalability and Performance: Designing for scalability, performance, and high availability.
Security: Incorporating security measures into the virtualization design to protect data and resources.AutoSum: Quickly summing a range of cells.
Basic Functions: Using SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, and COUNT.
Cell Referencing: Understanding relative, absolute, and mixed references.
Module 4: Designing Virtual Machines and Hosts
Virtual Machine Configuration: Designing virtual machine specifications such as CPU, memory, and storage.
Host Configuration: Planning for physical host configuration and resource allocation.
Templates and Cloning: Using templates and cloning techniques for efficient virtual machine deployment.
Module 5: Designing Storage Solutions for Virtualization
Storage Types: Understanding different types of storage solutions such as SAN, NAS, and local storage.
Storage Configuration: Designing storage configurations to meet performance and capacity requirements.
Data Protection: Implementing data protection strategies including backups and disaster recovery.
Module 6: Designing Network Solutions for Virtualization
Network Design: Designing network infrastructure to support virtualization, including virtual switches and VLANs.
Network Security: Ensuring network security within the virtualized environment.
Performance Optimization: Optimizing network performance for virtual machines and services.
Module 7: Designing for High Availability and Disaster Recovery
High Availability: Planning for high availability within the virtualization environment to ensure uptime and reliability.
Disaster Recovery: Designing disaster recovery solutions and strategies to recover from failures or outages.
Replication and Backup: Implementing replication and backup solutions to protect virtual machines and data.
Module 8: Designing for Management and Automation
Management Tools: Selecting and configuring management tools for monitoring and managing virtualized environments.
Automation: Designing automation strategies to streamline management tasks and improve efficiency.
Integration: Integrating with existing management frameworks and tools.
Module 9: Designing for Compliance and Security
Compliance Requirements: Understanding and incorporating compliance requirements into the virtualization design.
Security Measures: Implementing security measures such as access controls and encryption within the virtual environment.
Auditing and Monitoring: Designing for auditing and monitoring to ensure security and compliance.
Module 10: Implementation Considerations
Deployment Strategy: Developing a deployment strategy and roadmap for implementing virtualization solutions.
Testing and Validation: Planning for testing and validating the virtualization solution before full-scale deployment.
Documentation: Creating comprehensive documentation for the virtualization design and implementation.
