Course Modules
Day 1: SCVMM Fundamentals and Host Management (8 Hours)
Module 1: Introduction to SCVMM and System Centre Ecosystem
• SCVMM architecture and components • Licensing, editions, and supported scenarios
• Installation prerequisites and SCVMM installation
• SCVMM console overview
• Lab: Install SCVMM and explore the console
Module 2: Adding and Managing Hyper-V Hosts
• Discovering and adding Hyper-V hosts
• Configuring Run As accounts
• Creating and managing Host Groups
• Lab: Add and manage hosts using SCVMM
Module 3: Understanding SCVMM Job System and Permissions
• Job management and history
• Delegation and user roles
• Integration with Active Directory
• Lab: Configure user roles and permissions
Day 2: Network and Storage Configuration (8 Hours)
Module 4: Configuring Networking in SCVMM
• Logical networks, IP pools, MAC address pools
• Uplink port profiles and logical switches
• VM networks, isolation, and VLANs
• Network virtualization concepts
• Lab: Create and configure logical networks and virtual switches
Module 5: Configuring Storage in SCVMM
• Storage architecture in SCVMM
• Storage classifications and storage pools
• Adding and managing storage providers (SMB, iSCSI, SAN)
• Lab: Configure storage pools and assign to hosts
Module 6: Performance Optimization and Resource Balancing
• Dynamic optimization and resource control
• Placement rules and affinity settings
• Lab: Configure dynamic optimization and test placement logic
Day 3: VM Libraries and Virtual Machine Deployment (8 Hours)
Module 7: Library Management and VM Templates
• SCVMM library server roles
• Managing ISO, VHD, scripts, and other resources
• Creating Guest OS Profiles and Hardware Profiles
• Creating VM templates for standardization
• Lab: Set up a library server and build a VM template
Module 8: Deploying Virtual Machines
• Creating VMs from scratch and from templates
• Customizing CPU, memory, storage, and networking
• VM deployment options and host selection
• Post-deployment configurations and software installation
• Lab: Deploy VMs using templates with custom settings
Module 9: Managing VMs and Services
• Managing VMs: Power, checkpoints, and settings
• Creating multi-tier services
• Lab: Deploy and manage a service template
Day 4: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices (8 Hours)
Module 10: Monitoring and Reporting in SCVMM
• Health monitoring using the SCVMM console
• Integration with SCOM for deeper insights
• Performance metrics and alerts
• Lab: Monitor VMs and hosts; configure alerts
Module 11: Troubleshooting and Logs
• Common SCVMM issues and resolutions
• Viewing and analyzing job logs
• SCVMM event logs and diagnostics
• Lab: Simulate and troubleshoot VM deployment issues
Module 12: Backup, Recovery, and Best Practices
• SCVMM backup strategies
• Disaster recovery options
• Security best practices and hardening SCVMM
• Recap and course Q&A
• Final Lab: Perform SCVMM health check and export configuration
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