Here’s a “handy” collection of links when designing, installing or troubleshooting a Microsoft Hyper-V (R2) environment. Even when studying for a Microsoft Hyper-V related exam this links can be useful. On the moment i ’am preparing for the exam 70-659 Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Virtualization so i generated this list of links.
General
- Hyper-V versions
- Windows Server 2008 R2: Hyper-V Component Architecture
- Hyper-V Technical Information and Resources
- Hyper-V: Survival Guide
- Microsoft ROI Calculator
- Hyper-V FAQ
- Configuring Remote Management of Hyper-V Server – in a workgroup
- Configuring the Firewall for Remote Management of a Workgroup Server Core installation
Windows 2008 R2 Virtualization calculator
- http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/server-calculator/default.aspx
- http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/howtobuy/licensing/calc_2.htm
Memory
Cluster
- Hyper-V cluster best practices
- Designating a Preferred Network for Cluster Shared Volumes Communication
- Troubleshooting ‘Redirected Access’ on a Cluster Shared Volume (CSV)
Networking
- Hyper-V: Live Migration Network Configuration Guide
- Hyper-V: Virtual Networking Best Practices
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Live Migration – “The devil may be in the networking details.”
- Hyper-V Server Networking Best Practices: Summary
- Using HP ProLiant Network Teaming Software with Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Hyper-V or with Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
Servers
- Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V™ on HP ProLiant servers
- Server Virtualization Validation Program links, link1, link2
Software updates
Storage
- Business-Ready Configurations for Virtualization for Hyper-V R2 on Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers and PowerVault MD3200i Storage
- Best practices for deploying an HP EVA array with Microsoft Hyper-V R2
- NetApp Best Practices for Hyper-V R2
Backup
- How to back up Hyper-V virtual machines from the parent partition on a Windows Server 2008-based computer by using Windows Server Backup
- System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 Hyper-V protection: Configuring cluster networks for CSV redirected access
- System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 Hyper-V protection: Configuring cluster networks for CSV redirected access
VMs
P2V
Books
- MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-652): Configuring Windows Server Virtualization
- Mastering Hyper-V Deployment
- Free ebook Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions (Second Edition)
Forum
Video’s
- Hyper-V Deployment and Best Practices
- Video’s about Server, desktop and application virtualization
- Failover Cluseting in 2008 R2 What’s new
- Failover Clustering & Hyper-V
Exams
- Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator
- TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization
- Exam testing centre
If you have other “good” Microsoft Hyper-V related links let me know so can update this list.