Hypervisor-based Virtualization: Concepts, Tools, and Best Practices


Target Audience:

This training is designed for IT professionals who already have a basic understanding of virtualization and want to take their skills to the next level.


Training Goals

  • Understand how hypervisor-based virtualization works and its core architecture.
  • Differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors, including their pros and cons.
  • Explore key features and practical use cases of leading hypervisors: VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM.
  • Install, configure, and manage virtual machines on each hypervisor platform.
  • Grasp the fundamentals of performance tuning, high availability, and virtualization security.
  • Apply industry best practices and avoid common pitfalls in virtualized environments.

 

Course Overview:

Module 1: Introduction to Virtualization

  • Virtualization concepts (brief refresher)
  • Benefits of virtualization
  • Types of virtualizations (focus on server virtualization)
  • Hypervisor types: Type 1 vs Type 2


Module 2: Hypervisor Architecture and Components

  • Host vs Guest OS
  • Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM)
  • Resource allocation: CPU, RAM, Storage, Network
  • Hardware-assisted virtualization (Intel VT-x, AMD-V)


Module 3: Hypervisors Overview

  • VMware ESXi
    • Overview and ecosystem (vSphere, vCenter)
    • Installation and initial setup
    • Overview of licensing options.
  • Microsoft Hyper-V
    • Overview (Windows Server and standalone Hyper-V)
    • Management tools (Hyper-V Manager, SCVMM)
    • Integration with Windows ecosystem
  • KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)
    • Overview (Linux-based)
    • Libvirt and Virt-Manager
    • Command-line vs GUI management


Module 4: High Availability and Scaling

  • Live migration (vMotion, Live Migration, etc.)
  • Clustering basics
  • Storage considerations (SAN, NAS, local storage)
  • Backup and disaster recovery approaches


Module 5: Security and Compliance

  • Isolation and hardening of VMs
  • Patch management for hypervisors
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Logging and auditing

 

Module 6: Best Practices and Real-world Use Cases

  • Capacity planning
  • Choosing the right hypervisor for your needs
  • Cost vs features
  • Common mistakes and troubleshooting tips



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