Training
Virtualisation Training Course: Introduction to Server Virtualisation
Server Virtualisation is a hot topic in Information Technology. It can make compelling sense for many organisations. Server Virtualisation can address issues such as the sprawl that occurs in most organisations caused by the pattern of one server per application.
Course Specification
Introduction to Server Virtualisation is designed to provide Information Technology staff and management with information on the subject of Server Virtualisation in order to assess its potential benefits to your organisation and navigate successfully through the options available and equip you with the knowledge to make decisions.
>It will enable you to make sense of information being provided by vendors.
>It will provide you with sufficient information to allow you embark on a server virtualisation project.
>The course will provide you with information on server virtualisation options and implementation.
>It is a practical training course aimed at giving attendees an appreciation of the technology, its implementation and benefits.
>It will focus on functionality rather than specific solutions.
>It covers multiple products and technologies such as VMware, Microsoft Virtual Server and VirtualIron.
Target Audience
Information Technology personnel and management looking to embark on a server virtualisation project or looking for information on server virtualisation and want to understand the technology, options, issues and next steps.
Course Duration
The course lasts one day. Commencing 9:30 and ends at 17:00. Lunch will be provided.
Course Cost
The course costs €295. There will be a 10% discount for two or more attendees from the same organisation.
Delivery Method
The course will be delivered via classroom training. There will be extensive demonstrations of various virtualisation products and complementary solutions.
Attendees will be invited to discuss specific server virtualisation scenarios and provide server information in advance of the course.
Documentation
Attendees will be provided with comprehensive course notes in paper and electronic format.
Course Content
The course will consist of the following modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Server Virtualisation
• Concepts
• Server deployment models
• Applications of server virtualisation
• Virtual networks
Module 2: Server Virtualisation Options and Vendors
• Technologies and approaches: Hypervisor Virtualization, Paravirtualization, Emulation, Porting
• Vendors and Products: VMware, Microsoft Virtual Server, Virtual Iron, Virtuozzo, Xen
• Advantages and disadvantages of products and approaches
• Resilience and high availability
Module 3: Complementary Products
• Complementary products: P2VAssistant, PlateSpin PowerRecon, PlateSpin PowerConvert, esxRange, esxReplicator, esxCharter, Dunes VS-O
• Product functionality, application and use
Module 4: Server Virtualisation Implementation and Operation Process
• Stage 1 - Analysis and Design – Inventory, Workload Data Collection, Analyse, Design and Specify
• Stage 2 - Implement Virtualisation Platform
• Stage 3 - Physical to Virtual Migration
• Stage 4 - Virtual Machine Backup and Replication
• Stage 5 - Performance Monitoring
• Stage 6 - Policy-Based Virtual Service Life Cycle Management
Module 5: Server Virtualisation Capacity Planning and Performance Analysis
• Server performance characteristics and server performance metrics
• Data collection and analysis options
• Data aggregation and what-if consolidation scenarios
• Server optimisation
Module 6: Server Virtualisation Financial and Cost Benefit Analysis
• Virtualisation project cost elements
• Virtualisation costs benefits
• Software licensing issues
• Source and target server operation costs
• Saving/return of investment calculations
Module 7: Consolidation Scenarios
• Server consolidation options: Windows 2003/2000, NT, Linux, NetWare, Solaris
• Server consolidation platform options and configuration
Module 8: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Application of server virtualisation to disaster recovery
• Data and server replication
• Data and server recovery
Module 9: Backup and Recovery
• Backing-up virtual servers
• Consolidated backup
• Integration with existing backup tools: NetBackup, Tivoli Storage Manager, CommVault and others
Module 10: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Virtualising desktops
• Integration and comparison with Citrix
Module 11: Testing and Development
• Application of server virtualisation to application development and testing
• Managing multiple images and development environments
Module 12: Implementing a Server Virtualisation Project
• Project Initiation
• Site Discovery
• Solution Architecture and Planning
• Solution Design
• Installation and Configuration
• Server Migration
• Operations Procedures
• Cutover Applications
• Maintenance, Support and Administration
More Information and Registration
For more information and to register, please contact:
Sinead Woods
DSS
Hyde House
Adelaide Road
Dublin 2
01 661 9530
swoods@decision.ie