Hyper-V

1. INTRODUCTION

Hyper-V exists in two variants:

1. As a stand-alone product called Hyper-V Server: Three major versions have so
far been released: Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 (containing the current release of
Hyper-V), Hyper-V Server 2012, Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V
Server 2008.
2. As an installable role in Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server
2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 and the x64 edition
of Windows 8 Pro.
The stand-alone versions of Hyper-V are free. Hyper-V Server 2008 was released on
October 1, 2008. It is a variant of the core installation of Windows Server 2008 that
includes full Hyper-V functionality; other Windows Server 2008 roles are disabled,
and there are limited Windows Services. The free Hyper-V Server 2008 variant is
limited to a command-line interface (CLI), where configuration of the "Host" or
"Parent" (Hyper-V Server 2008) OS, physical hardware and software is done using
shell commands. A new menu driven CLI interface does simplify initial configuration
considerably, and some freely downloadable script files extend this concept.
Administration and configuration of the "Host" (Hyper-V Server 2008 OS) and the
"guest" or virtual OS is generally done by downloading extended Microsoft
Management Consoles that are installed onto a Windows 7 PC or Windows 2008
Server (32 or 64 bit) or System Center Virtual Machine.
Alternatively, another Windows Server 2012 (or 2008) computer, with the Hyper-V
role installed, can be used to manage Hyper-V Server 2012 (or 2008) by redirecting
the management console. Other administration and configuration of Hyper-V Server
2008 can be done using a Remote Desktop RDP session (though still CLI) or
redirected standard management consoles (MMC) such as "Computer Management"
and "Group Policy (Local)" from a Windows Vista PC or a full installation of
Windows Server 2008. This allows much easier "point and click" configuration, and
monitoring of the Hyper-V Server 2008. Hyper-V Server 2008 Release 2 (R2) was
made available in September 2009, its main feature being the inclusion of Windows
PowerShell v2 for greater CLI control, and the updated Windows Server 2008 R2
code base.

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2. ABOUT PRODUCT PROVIDER

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation headquartered
in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and
sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services.
Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating
systems, Microsoft Office suite and Internet Explorer web browser. Its flagship
hardware products are Xbox game console and the Microsoft Surface series of tablets.
It is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues. It is also one of
the world's most valuable companies.
The Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
provides software infrastructure and basic management tools that you can use to
create and manage a virtualized server computing environment.

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3. ABOUT HYPER-V

Hyper-V, codenamed Viridian and formerly known as Windows Server Virtualization,

is a native hypervisor that enables platform virtualization on x86-64 systems. A beta
version of Hyper-V was shipped with certain x86-64 editions of Windows Server
2008, and a finalized version (automatically updated through Windows Update) was
released on June 26, 2008. Hyper-V has since been released in a free stand-alone
version, and has been upgraded to Release 2 (R2) status. It was updated in Windows
Server 2012.

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4. Architecture of Hyper-V

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5. Comparison between Virtual Server 2005 R2 vs. Hyper-V

Migrating from Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 to Hyper-V is a multistep process, but the
steps may vary based on the current configuration of your Virtual Server host. From
previous chapters, you know that to run Hyper-V, you must have either Windows
Server 2008 64-bit or Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008. Unless the current Virtual
Server 2005 R2 SP1 installation is running on the Windows Server 2008 64-bit
operating system, you will first need to create a new installation of Windows Server
2008 x64 or Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008. If the Virtual Server host is currently
running on Windows Server 2008 x64, it is Possible to back up the host, uninstall
Virtual Server, install the Hyper-V role, and then migrate the virtual machines. This
method allows you to use the same hardware during the migration without having to
copy virtual machine files to another computer, but it requires the existing Virtual
Server and the virtual machines to be taken offline, so users will experience
downtime. It also means that if something goes wrong, the recovery process will not
be quick or painless. To minimize downtime on the host and the virtual machines, a
better approach is to build a new Hyper-V server and migrate the virtual machines to
the new server. You will gain several advantages by using this approach:
1) The flexibility to migrate virtual machines when needed
2) The ability to size the hardware to meet the requirements
3) No downtime for the existing Virtual Server host.
The host migration process discussed in the following sections focuses on the side-byside migration approach versus the migrate-in-place approach. The steps in the
process include developing the specification for the Hyper-V server hardware,
building the Hyper-V servers, and migrating the configuration. When you have
completed the migration, you will be able to add any new features or capabilities
available in Hyper-V.

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6. Different Virtualization Vendors

Microsoft
Citrix
VMware
Red hat

Oracle

Google

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7. Different Edition and Features

Editions:Hyper-V is available in 64-bit editions of Windows Server 2008specifically, the 64bit editions of Windows Server 2008 Standard, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise, and
Windows Server 2008 Datacenter. Hyper-V is not available for 32-bit (x86) editions
or Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems. However, the Hyper-V
management tools are available for 32-bit editions. For more information about the
tools.
Features: 64-bit native hypervisor-based virtualization.
Ability to run 32-bit and 64-bit virtual machines concurrently.
Uniprocessor and multiprocessor virtual machines.
Hyper V allows you to easily consolidate system, workloads, and operating
environments.
Hyper V allows you to optimize use of your computing resources.
Hyper V can improve the flexibility and responsiveness of your IT
infrastructure and thus bring the same kinds of benefits to your business

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8. Pre-Requisites
Hyper-V requires specific hardware. To install and use the Hyper-V role, you will
need the following:
An x64-based processor: Hyper-V is available in 64-bit editions of Windows
Server 2008specifically, the 64-bit editions of Windows Server 2008
Standard, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise, and Windows Server 2008
Datacenter. Hyper-V is not available for 32-bit (x86) editions or Windows
Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems. However, the Hyper-V management
tools are available for 32-bit editions. For more information about the tools.
Hardware-assisted virtualization. This is available in processors that include a
virtualization optionspecifically processors with Intel Virtualization
Technology (Intel VT) or AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) technology.
Hardware-enforced Data Execution Prevention (DEP) must be available and
enabled. Specifically, you must enable Intel XD bit (execute disable bit) or
AMD NX bit (no execute bit).

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9. Practical Work
9.1.

Installing Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2

Step 1:

Description: Go to Server Manager and click Add Roles.

Step 2:

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Description: Click Next

Step 3:

Description: Select role Hyper-V.

Step 4:

Description: Select Next.

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Step 5:

Description: Select the Network Adapter and click Next.

Step 6:

Description: Installation is in progress.

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Step 7:

Description: Click Next to restart the system.

Step 8:

Description: Click Yes.

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Step 9:

Description: Click Close.

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9.2

Adding Virtual Machine in Hyper-V Windows Server 2008 R2

Step 1:

Description: In Hyper-V Manager Right click on Server name and click New then
click Virtual Machines.
Step 2:

Description: Name the Virtual Machine as per user.

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Step 3:

Description: Assign the Startup Memory as per requirement.

Step 4:

Description: Select Virtual switch if required and then click Next.

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Step 5:

Description: Select Use an existing virtual hard disk then browse for the existing
VHD on PC.
Step 6:

Description: Select the required existing virtual hard disk and click Open.
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Step 7:

Description: Click Finish.

Step 8:

Description: New Virtual Machine is added.

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9.3.

Creating Virtual Network Between Virtual Operating Systems

Creating External Network :-

Step 1:

Description: Click on Virtual Network Manager.

Step 2:

Description: Select External and click OK.

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Step 3:

Description: Name the Adapter, Select NIC card and click OK.
Step 4:

Description: Now go to each OSs Settings and configure one by one. Click on
Settings of each OS one-by-one.
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Step 5:

Description: In Add Hardware tab, Click Legacy Network Adapter then click OK.
Step 6:

Description: Select OK.

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Creating a Private Network

Step 1:

Description: Click on Virtual Network Manager.

Step 2:

Description: Select Private and click on OK.

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Step 3:

Description: Name the Adapter, Select NIC card and click OK.
Step 4 :

Description: You have to go in new virtual network thats why you can
Access internet properly.

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9.4. Creating Backup of Virtual Operating System

Step 1:

Description: Open Hyper-V Manager.

Step 2:

Description: Right Click on Virtual Operating System and select Connect.

Step 3:
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Description: Now Click on Snapshot under the Win7-1 Tab.

Step 4:

Description: Name the Snapshot as BACKUP 1.

Step 5:

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Description: Backup is shown under the Snapshots Tab.

10. Outcomes in Project

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By completion of this project we have learned about the technology used in

virtualization about the Hyper-V the different between Virtual Server 2005 R2 and
Hyper-V and implementing and managing virtual machine in Hyper-V.
We have also learn the technologies used in Virtual SAN Networks, Implementing
Virtual for guest operating system in Hyper-V and creating virtual networks.
Therefore the basically focus for managing and implementing the Hyper-V.

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11. Limitations of Hyper-V

USB Pass-through
Audio
Optical drive Pass-through
Graphics Issue
Live Migration
NIC Teaming

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12. Bibliography
Mastering Hyper-V Deployment Aidan Finn
Optimizing And Troubleshooting Hyper-V Networking Mitch Tulloch
http://my.safaribooksonline.com
www.infoworld.com
www.technet.microsoft.com
www.microsoft.com

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