1. A Technical Overview of Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
KEY MESSAGE: The title of this session is Microsoft Virtual Server 2005.
SLIDE BUILDS: None
SLIDE SCRIPT:
Hello and Welcome to this Microsoft TechNet session on Microsoft Virtual Server My name is {insert name}.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Here is what will be covered today.
Thomas Lee
Chief Technologist
QA plc

2. Agenda Virtual Server Configuration and Architecture
Virtual Machine Creation and Management
Virtual Machine Rapid Deployment and Migration
Monitoring Status and Resource Allocation
KEY MESSAGE: This is what will be covered today.
SLIDE BUILDS: 4
SLIDE SCRIPT:
Topics for this session are:
[BUILD 1] Virtual Server Configuration and Architecture
[BUILD 2] Virtual Machine Creation and Management
[BUILD 3] Virtual Machine Rapid Deployment and Migration
[BUILD 4] Monitoring Status and Resource Allocation
SLIDE TRANSITION: Here is what you should have knowledge and experience with to get the most out of this session.

3. Prerequisite Knowledge
Experience supporting Windows servers
Experience supporting Microsoft networks
Familiarity with the Windows server user interface
Familiarity with Microsoft Virtual PC
KEY MESSAGE: To get the most out of this session, you should have the knowledge and experience listed on the slide.
SLIDE BUILDS: 3
SLIDE SCRIPT:
To get the most out of this session you should have the following knowledge and experience:
[BUILD 1] Experience supporting Windows servers
[BUILD 2] Experience supporting Microsoft networks
[BUILD 3] Familiarity with the Windows server user interface
[BUILD 4] Familiarity with Microsoft Virtual PC
SLIDE TRANSITION: This is the session agenda.
Level 200

4. Agenda Configuration and Architecture
Virtual Machine (VM) Creation and Management
VM Rapid Deployment and Migration
Monitoring Status and Resource Allocation
KEY MESSAGE: This is the agenda for this session.
SLIDE BUILDS: None
SLIDE SCRIPT:
This is the agenda for this session. The first item is Virtual Server Configuration and Architecture.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Server administration presents many challenges today.

5. Configuration and Architecture Challenges
Server Sprawl
“One server, one application”
Branch offices need multiple servers
Maintaining a test environment
Segmenting test from production
Containment of physical servers
Supporting legacy line-of-business applications on aging hardware
Applications only supported on NT 4.0
KEY MESSAGE: Customer Challenges
SLIDE BUILDS: 3
SLIDE SCRIPT:
[BUILD 1] System Administrators today face several challenges.
One of the challenges is how to optimize hardware for applications. Often, administrators are confronted with an application that must be on its own server, and as a result, have several servers running single applications with idle hardware.
[BUILD 2] Test environments are ever changing. Application projects require quick implementations of test servers. Often, production data is used for test instances, so the test environment must be separated from the production network.
Allocating physical servers for testing can delay the creation of testing environments because the physical servers have to be built, placed into the data center, and connected to the network.
[BUILD 3] Legacy line-of-business applications must be supported on aging hardware. There is limited support for running NT 4.0 on new hardware, and often, administrators are confronted with hardware that must be decommissioned prior to the legacy application being upgraded to work on a newer operating system.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Microsoft Virtual Server 2004 can address these issues….
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server Beta at

6. Configuration and Architecture Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
Runs on Windows Server 2003
Installed on new hardware
Emulates hardware in virtual machines that is fully supported by NT 4.0
Offers rapid deployment of servers
Consolidates “one application” servers onto one physical server
KEY MESSAGE: Introducing Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
SLIDE BUILDS: 3
SLIDE SCRIPT:
Virtual Server is Microsoft’s virtual machine (VM) solution for application migration and server consolidation, enabling customers to run multiple operating systems concurrently on a single hardware server.
[BUILD 1] Virtual Server offers simplified application migration.
Migrating NT4 and Windows 2000 applications into VMs running on more resilient hardware and Windows Server 2003 enables simplified operations, higher service levels, and operational cost savings.
[BUILD 2] Virtual Server offers automated rapid deployment.
Automated configuration, management and integration of portable virtual machines enable enterprises to deploy and manage legacy and test applications where needed.
[BUILD 3] Finally, Virtual Server offers flexible server consolidation.
Consolidating servers running line-of-business applications enables an optimized infrastructure, higher server utilization and reduced capital expenditures .
SLIDE TRANSITION: Scenarios for using Virtual Server include…
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: MVS_Intro.doc by Michael Shaler

7. Configuration and Architecture Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
Test/development automation
Application
migration
KEY MESSAGE: Scenarios for using Virtual Server
SLIDE BUILDS: 3
SLIDE SCRIPT:
Customer scenarios for using Virtual Server include:
[BUILD 1] NT 4.0 application migration.
[BUILD 2] Departmental or branch office server consolidation.
[BUILD 3] Test and development environments.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Microsoft Virtual Server differs from Microsoft Virtual PC…
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server.ppt by Michael Shaler
Departmental/branch
server consolidation

8. Configuration and Architecture Virtual Server vs Virtual PC
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
Multi-threaded - optimized for server performance
Includes Web Console for remote management
Includes COM API for scripted virtual machine management
Microsoft Virtual PC
GUI optimized for desktop PC performance
Common VM technology that is compatible
KEY MESSAGE: Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 vs. Microsoft Virtual PC
SLIDE BUILDS: 3
SLIDE SCRIPT:
If you have used Microsoft Virtual PC, you will be somewhat familiar with the technology behind Virtual Server. However, there are some key differences between the two products.
[BUILD 1] Virtual Server is optimized to host servers and was designed for application migration and server consolidation.
Console access to Virtual Machines is provided by the Virtual Machine Remote Control Server running in Virtual Server.
Virtual Server has a COM API for scripted/programmatic control of virtual machine configuration, management and integration.
[BUILD 2] Virtual PC is Microsoft’s Virtual Machine solution for desktop application migration and desktop consolidation with a Graphical User Interface optimised for desktop PC performance.
[BUILD 3] Both products leverage common VM technology foundations and are compatible with each other.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Microsoft Virtual Server runs all major x86 OSes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server 2004 FAQ v1.1.doc

9. Configuration and Architecture Supported Operating Systems
Host Operating System
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition is not supported.
Guest Operating System
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Standard and Advanced Editions
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Standard, Advanced and Datacenter Editions
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter Editions
KEY MESSAGE: Supported Operating Systems
SLIDE BUILDS: 2
SLIDE SCRIPT:
Microsoft Virtual Server supports the following operating systems:
[BUILD 1] For the host server, Virtual Server can be installed on Windows Server 2003 Standard, Enterprise, or Datacenter Editions.
[BUILD 2] All major x86 OSes can be run on the virtual machines. Supported guest operating systems include Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003, non-Microsoft operating systems can also be guest OSes.
[SLIDE TRANSITION: The Virtual Server architecture shields the guest system from the actual hardware running the host operating system.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server 2005 FAQ v1.1.doc

10. Configuration and Architecture Virtual Server Architecture
Up to 32 host CPUs
Up to 64GB host RAM
Early tests show good scalability
VS leverages existing system storage, networking and security infrastructure
Teamed NICs, teamed HBAs
Version 1.0 “sweet spot”
Optimized for Enterprise Edition (<8P/32GB)
Guest OS Application
Guest OS:
Runs all major x86 OSes
3.6GB RAM
4 NICs
56.5TB storage (IDE and SCSI)
2-node failover MSCS clustering
Guest applications:
Require NO rewriting, rewiring, retraining, etc.
Industry-standard device models
Intel 440BX motherboard
Intel NIC
S3 Trio64 Gfx
NO custom drivers in guest
KEY MESSAGE: Virtual Server Architecture
SLIDE BUILDS: 5
SLIDE SCRIPT: Virtual Server is scalable.
[BUILD 0] Virtual Server leverages existing infrastructure used by the host server, including up to 32 host CPUs, 64 GB of RAM, system storage, networking and security.
[BUILD 1] Virtual Server utilizes the device drivers from Windows Server 2003.
[BUILD 2] The COM API and Resource Management reside at the Virtualization Service. The COM object and Virtual Service will be shown during the demonstration.
[BUILD 3] Virtual Server advertises standard industry hardware, including Intel and S3 hardware. Windows operating systems will not need third party drivers when run as guest operating systems.
[BUILD 4] The virtual machines will support up to 3.6 GB of RAM, 4 Network Adapters, and up to 56 TB of storage on IDE or SCSI devices.
Up to two virtual machines on the same server can be clustered using Microsoft Clustering Services for operating system load balancing and fail over.
This version of Virtual Server does not support clustering virtual machines that reside on different host servers.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Virtual Machines running on Virtual Server are completely isolated from one another.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server.ppt by Michael Shaler
Virtual Hardware
Virtualization infrastructure
VM monitor
COM API
Resource management
WMI/event log integration
VS works with Windows:
Heartbeat from kernel/ scheduler
Device drivers
Virtualization Service
Windows Server 2003
x86/x64 Server

11. Configuration and Architecture Isolated virtual machines
Virtual Device Models
440BX chipset with PIIX4
System BIOS (AMI)
PCI Bus
ISA Bus
Power Management
SM Bus
8259 PIC
PIT
DMA Controller
CMOS
RTC
Memory Controller
RAM & VRAM
COM (Serial) Ports
LPT (Parallel) Ports
IDE/ATAPI Controllers
SCSI Adapters (Adaptec 2940)
SVGA Video Adapter (S3 Trio64)
VESA BIOS
2D Graphics Accelerator
Hardware Cursor
Ethernet Adapter (DEC 21140)
Keyboard
Mouse
Virtual Server virtualizes:
CPU
Memory management
Synthetic hardware
Virtual Server emulates:
Device accesses are trapped and emulated in software through virtual device models
VMs have no access to:
Host system physical memory
Other VMs’ virtual memory or virtualized devices
KEY MESSAGE: Virtual Server isolates Virtual Machines from one another.
SLIDE BUILDS: none
SLIDE SCRIPT:
An unlimited number of virtual machines are supported on Virtual Server.
Virtual machines use the CPU of the physical computer, which means that a virtual machine will have the same type of CPU as the physical computer.
As shown earlier, virtual machines can be allocated 3.6 GB of memory. Memory allocated to one virtual machine is isolated from the host system physical memory and from being used by another virtual machine.
You cannot allocate more memory than physically resides in the host system to virtual machines.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Virtual Server 2004 will be further introduced and a virtual network will be created in the first demonstration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server.ppt by Michael Shaler

12. Agenda Virtual Server Configuration and Architecture
VM Creation and Management
VM Rapid Deployment and Migration
Monitoring Status and Resource Allocation
KEY MESSAGE: The next agenda item is Virtual Machine Creation and Management.
SLIDE BUILDS:
SLIDE SCRIPT: The next agenda item is Virtual Machine Creation and Management.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Virtual Machines are highly portable.

13. VM Creation and Management Virtual Machine Files
Virtual Machine configuration file
XML file contains all configuration metadata
Can be copied to another host server for redeployment
Virtual Hard Disk file
Is the “hard disk” in the virtual machine
Virtual Network configuration file
KEY MESSAGE: Virtual Machine Files
SLIDE BUILDS: 3
SLIDE SCRIPT:
[BUILD 1] When a virtual machine is created, the configuration is saved to a XML file. This file contains the hardware information added to the virtual machine, such as hard disks, network adapters, or COM ports.
[BUILD 2] As with a physical server, the virtual machine needs a system disk to house the operating system. There are several types of virtual hard disks available in Virtual Server and they will be presented later.
The virtual machine system drive needs to be an IDE based virtual hard disk. SCSI drives can be added to the virtual machine for additional storage options.
[BUILD 3] Virtual network configuration is also saved to a XML file. This file is also portable.
SLIDE TRANSITION: The next slide will show a virtual machine configuration file.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server.ppt by Michael Shaler

14. VM Creation and Management Virtual Machine Files
KEY MESSAGE: Virtual Machine configuration file
SLIDE BUILDS: 1
SLIDE SCRIPT:
As stated earlier, the virtual machine configuration file is a XML based file contain configuration data.
[BUILD 1] This file can be customized through a programmable interface.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Unlike a physical server, virtual machines have options besides being off or on.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server.ppt by Michael Shaler

15. VM Creation and Management Virtual Machine States
Turn on Virtual Machine
Pause Virtual Machine
Save State
Turn off Virtual Machine
Reset Virtual Machine
Restore from Saved State
Discard Saved State
KEY MESSAGE: Virtual Machine States
SLIDE BUILDS: 3
SLIDE SCRIPT: Since virtual machines are composed of files, they have more options than being turned on or off. With a virtual machine, you can:
[BUILD 1] Turn on the virtual machine, which starts the virtual machine.
[BUILD 2] Pause the virtual machine, which stops the virtual machine without discarding it in memory.
[BUILD 3] Save the state of the virtual machine. This saves the current state of the virtual machine and stops it from running. This creates a temporary file with a .vsv extension that contains state information. When the virtual machine is restored from its saved state, it is returned to the same condition that it was in when its state was saved.
[BUILD 4] Turn of the virtual machine. This stops the virtual machine without saving any state information. This action has the same effect on the virtual machine as does pulling the plug on a physical computer.
[BUILD 5] Reset the virtual machine.
[BUILD 6] Restore the virtual machine from a saved state.
[BUILD 7] Discard the saved state. This discards the .vsv file that contains state information for this virtual machine, and leaves the virtual machine turned off. This action has the same effect on the virtual machine as does pulling the plug on a physical computer.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Remote Control of virtual machines is another feature of Virtual Server.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Help link in Microsoft Virtual Server

16. VM Creation and Management Virtual Machine Remote Control
VMRC Protocol
Access to BIOS
Operating System Independent
Service hosted by Virtual Server
Can be encrypted via SSL
RDP Protocol
No Access to machine BIOS
Limited to OS that hosts Terminal Services
KEY MESSAGE: Virtual Machine Remote Control
SLIDE BUILDS: 8
SLIDE SCRIPT: Virtual Server provides no direct user interface to manipulate a running virtual machine. Consequently, users need a remote control solution to allow for administration of a running VM.
[BUILD 1] In order to support the wide variety of operating systems, the remote control solution must be operating system independent. Since a solution running as a process in the VM’s operating system would not allow for access to the VM’s BIOS configuration program and would be disconnected if the user restarted the VM, the remote control solution must run as a part of Virtual Server itself.
The Virtual Machine Remote Control protocol provides access to all aspects of a virtual machine, including the BIOS.
The VMRC protocol is independent of the operating system.
The Virtual Server includes a VMRC Server that runs the protocol over port 5900 by default.
The VMRC protocol can be encrypted with the use of a certificate on the VMRC Server.
[BUILD 2] The Remote Desktop Protocol is often used by Administrators. However, RDP cannot access the BIOS of a virtual machine. The operating system that is running on the virtual machine must support Terminal Services. RDP is a great solution for administering servers running Windows 2000 or Windows Server If you needed to access the BIOS, the VMRC protocol is the remote control solution of choice.
SLIDE TRANSITION: A Virtual Machine will be created and the virtual hardware and configuration options will be shown in greater detail.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Using RDP in Virtual Server.doc by Ed Reed

17. Agenda Virtual Server Configuration and Architecture
VM Creation and Management
VM Rapid Deployment and Migration
Monitoring Status and Resource Allocation
KEY MESSAGE: The next agenda item is Virtual Machine Rapid Deployment and Migration.
SLIDE BUILDS:
SLIDE SCRIPT: The next agenda item is Virtual Machine Rapid Deployment and Migration.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Virtual Machines can be quickly created.

18. VM Rapid Deployment and Migration Rapid Deployment
Virtual Hard Disk files
SysPrep used to build OS
Imaging Solution
Symantec Ghost
Altiris eXpress
ISO image on CD/DVD
KEY MESSAGE: Rapid Deployment Scenarios
SLIDE BUILDS: 3
SLIDE SCRIPT: Virtual Machines can be deployed where needed because they are decoupled from hardware. There are several methods for quickly building virtual systems.
[BUILD 1] Virtual hard disk files can be copied and added to newly created virtual machines. SysPrep can be used to generate new SIDs for each virtual machine.
[BUILD 2] Your favorite imaging solution can be used to install the operating system onto a virtual machine. While the network adapters in a virtual machine do not support PXE, you can add DOS network boot files to a virtual floppy on a virtual machine, so the system can boot up, connect to the network, and connect to the image server for instruction.
[BUILD 3] An image can be installed onto a virtual machine through an .iso image on a CD or DVD.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Virtual machines are also very portable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server 2004 FAQ v1.1.doc

19. VM Rapid Deployment and Migration Portability
KEY MESSAGE: Virtual Machine Portability
SLIDE BUILDS: 2
SLIDE SCRIPT: Virtual Machines offer quicker disaster recovery. In the event a host server were to break….
[BUILD 1] a new host server would be brought online….
[BUILD 2] and virtual machine files could be copied over to the new host server, or restored from back up.
Virtual machines can be backed up using conventional back up software. Applications do not know they are running on a virtual machine.
The files from virtual machines can also be backed up on the host server.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Virtual Server combined with Microsoft Clustering Services offer limited clustering capabilities…
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server 2004 FAQ v1.1.doc

20. VM Rapid Deployment and Migration Clustering Virtual Machines
2-node failover supported
Shared cluster volume is fixed .vhd
Dynamic disks not supported
Both virtual machines reside on same host server
KEY MESSAGE: Clustering Virtual Machines
SLIDE BUILDS: 3
SLIDE SCRIPT: Host Virtual Servers cannot be clustered. Clustering virtual machines is available for test and development scenarios, but is not recommended for production.
[BUILD 1] Virtual Server will support simple two node failover from one virtual machine to another virtual machine..
[BUILD 2] The shared cluster volume must be a fixed size .vhd. Dynamic drives will not be supported.
[BUILD 3] Both virtual machines nodes of the cluster must be on the same physical hardware.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Additional tools will be available for virtual machine creation and migration…
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server 2004 FAQ v1.1.doc

21. VM Rapid Deployment and Migration Migration Tools
Virtual to Virtual Wizard
Physical to Virtual Wizard
KEY MESSAGE: Migration Tools
SLIDE BUILDS: 2
SLIDE SCRIPT: Scripting can be utilized to create and migrate virtual machines on the fly.
Microsoft will be releasing two tools that will offer administrators a smooth migration of virtual to virtual machines and physical to virtual machines. These tools will be available post release to manufacturing (RTM).
[BUILD 1] The Virtual to Virtual Wizard will migrate virtual machines to other host servers.
[BUILD 2] The Physical to Virtual Wizard will allow administrators to pull systems running on physical hardware to virtual machines running in Virtual Server.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Until these tools are available, administrators will need to perform manual migrations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server 2004 FAQ v1.1.doc

22. VM Rapid Deployment and Migration Manual Migration
Build Virtual Machine and load OS
Use Virtual Networks to isolate servers
Test application on Virtual Machine
When ready, move Virtual Machine to routed network.
Update host and WINS records.
Power physical server off
Physical server is still available
KEY MESSAGE: Manual Migration from Physical to Virtual
SLIDE BUILDS: 5
SLIDE SCRIPT: When manually migrating a Physical server to a virtual machine use these steps:
[BUILD 1] Build the Virtual Machine and install the Operating System.
[BUILD 2] Use Virtual Networks it isolate the new virtual machine if you are using the same NetBIOS name.
[BUILD 3] Install and test the application on the virtual machine.
[BUILD 4] When ready to move the virtual machine to production, disconnect the physical machine from the network and move the virtual machine to the production network, or route the virtual network to the production network. DNS and WINS records will need to be updated with any IP changes.
Keep in mind you may have to join the virtual machine computer account to the domain after the physical server is disconnected to prevent the computer account password from mismatching.
[BUILD 5] The last step for the migration is to power the physical server off. By keeping the physical server available, a contingency plan is in effect if the virtual machine were to fail or be misconfigured.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Virtual Networking was presented in the first demonstration….
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER:

23. VM Rapid Deployment and Migration Virtual Networking
Virtual Networking features
Virtual Machine VM
Migration App VM
Virtual Server VM
KEY MESSAGE: Virtual Networking Review
SLIDE BUILDS: 4
SLIDE SCRIPT: There are several options with networking virtual networks in Virtual Server.
[BUILD 1] Virtual Machines can reside on a virtual network that connects to the public network using the host server’s network adapter.
[BUILD 2] Virtual Machines can reside on a virtual network that connects to a loopback adapter on the host server with routing enabled between the loopback adapter and the physical network adapter. This was done in the first demonstration.
[BUILD 3] Or a virtual network can be isolated from the public network.
[BUILD 4] The virtual machines on an isolated virtual network use the virtual switch to communicate with other virtual machines on the same network only.
SLIDE TRANSITION: An example of isolating a virtual network will be presented in the third demonstration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server.ppt by Michael Shaler
Virtual NICS Virtual NICs
Hardware server
Physical NICs
Bridged virtual network
Virtual Switch
Private virtual network
Virtual DHCP Server
Private internal network
Bridged virtual network
Public external network

24. Agenda Virtual Server Configuration and Architecture
Virtual Machine Creation and Management
Virtual Machine Rapid Deployment and Migration
Monitoring Status and Resource Allocation
KEY MESSAGE: The next agenda item is Monitoring Status and Resource Allocation
SLIDE BUILDS:
SLIDE SCRIPT: The next agenda item is Monitoring Status and Resource Allocation.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Virtual Machines can be quickly created.

25. Monitoring Status & Resource Allocation Scripting
COM API
Web console = reference implementation
Fully-documented: 28 classes and 363 calls
Support for all COM-capable languages
XML configuration files
Extensible VM descriptors
Management solutions can leverage/enrich metadata
KEY MESSAGE: Scripting
SLIDE BUILDS: none
SLIDE SCRIPT: Virtual Server has a COM interface so it can be administered through scripting.
[BUILD 1] Virtual Server includes full documentation for scripting against the service and administering virtual machines.
[BUILD 2] As shown earlier, the virtual machine configuration files are XML based and they can be created automatically through scripting.
SLIDE TRANSITION:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server 2004 FAQ v1.1.doc

26. Monitoring Status & Resource Allocation Scripting
Automation features
Web server
Business logic
Database VM
KEY MESSAGE: Scripting
SLIDE BUILDS: 2
SLIDE SCRIPT: Here is an example of scripting as applied to virtual machines hosting a 3-tier web application.
[BUILD 1] You can create a Failover script that enables automated reboot after a memory leak kills a virtual machine web server.
[BUILD 2] You can also create a Clone VM script that enables additional capacity for monthly reporting workloads.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Virtual Server offers Resource Allocation tools for allocating resources amongst the virtual machines.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server.ppt by Michael Shaler

27. Monitoring Status & Resource Allocation CPU Resource Allocation
Relative Weight
Most often used
Virtual Server assigns CPU time
Reserved Capacity
Minimum CPU threshold
Maximum Capacity
Maximum CPU threshold
KEY MESSAGE: Using the Resource Allocation tool.
SLIDE BUILDS: 3
SLIDE SCRIPT: CPU cycles can be distributed on a weighted basis to specific virtual machines. Using the Resource Allocation tool provides service level guarantees. Types of resource allocation include…
[BUILD 1] Relative Weight. Relative Weight is assigning a higher number, or giving more weight to one virtual machine over another. The relative weight option is the easiest to implement because Virtual Server will monitor and adjust CPU resource allocation accordingly.
[BUILD 2] Reserved Capacity. Using Reserved Capacity sets a minimum threshold for the virtual server assuring its CPU cycles will never go below a certain percentage.
[BUILD 3] Maximum Capacity. Using Maximum Capacity defines a maximum threshold on a virtual system to reserve CPU cycles for other virtual machines.
SLIDE TRANSITION: The Resource Allocation tools shows the amount of CPU being used on individual virtual machines.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Help link in Microsoft Virtual Server

28. Monitoring Status & Resource Allocation Resource Allocation
Workload management features
Web server
Business logic
Database VM
KEY MESSAGE: Using the Resource Allocation tool.
SLIDE BUILDS: 1
SLIDE SCRIPT: Here is an example of using relative weighting, Reserved Capacity and Maximum Capacity to optimize CPU resources for a 3-tier web application.
[BUILD 1] Notice the Database virtual machine is given the most CPU resources.
SLIDE TRANSITION: The Resource Allocation tools shows the amount of CPU being used on individual virtual machines.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server.ppt by Michael Shaler
CPU resource allocation policies
wt: 1000
wt: 100
wt: 100
max: 50%
max: 20%
max: 20%
min: 25%
min: 5%
min: 10%

29. Monitoring Status & Resource Allocation Virtual Machine Status
KEY MESSAGE: Monitoring Virtual Machine Status.
SLIDE BUILDS: 6
SLIDE SCRIPT: The Virtual Machine Status page displays several counters provided by Virtual Server and the Virtual Machine Additions tool.
[BUILD 1] The Virtual Machine Status which shows information about whether the virtual machine is running, paused, saved, or stopped.
[BUILD 2] The Running time status which shows the amount of time since the virtual machine was last turned on.
[BUILD 3] The Physical CPU utilization which shows the amount of physical computer CPU resources consumed by the virtual machine over the previous minute.
[BUILD 4] The Heartbeat monitor is available if the Virtual Machine Additions have been installed on the virtual machine. It is an indicator of when the last heartbeat message was received. A heartbeat is a periodic message sent by the guest operating system to Virtual Server that indicates that the operating system is running.
[BUILD 5] The Disk I/O shows the total amount of disk input/output (I/O) activity performed by the guest operating system. This number is reset to zero when the virtual machine is turned on, restored from a saved state, or reset.
[BUILD 6] The Network I/O shows the total amount of network I/O activity performed by the guest operating system. This number is reset to zero when the virtual machine is turned on, restored from a saved state, or reset.
SLIDE TRANSITION: The last demonstration will show the use of the Resource Allocation tool and filtering in the Event Viewer tool.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTER: Help link within Microsoft Virtual Server

30. Virtual Server Summary
Hosts server-based virtual machines
Helps contain server sprawl
Allows you to quickly deploy new servers
Offers a path for legacy line-of-business application support until the application can be updated
KEY MESSAGE: It’s important to take this information away from this session.
SLIDE BUILDS: 5
SLIDE SCRIPT:
[BUILD 1] Virtual Server is designed to host server-based virtual machines.
[BUILD 2] Virtual Server helps contain server sprawl.
[BUILD 3] Virtual Server allows you to quickly deploy new servers.
[BUILD 4] Virtual Server offers a path for legacy line-of-business application support until the application can be updated.
SLIDE TRANSITION: This concludes the presentation on Microsoft Virtual Server.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/CROSS REFERENCE FOR PRESENTER: Virtual Server 2004 FAQ v1.1.doc

31. For More Information… Server Virtualization
techinfo/overview/virtualization.mspx
KEY MESSAGE: For more information about the technologies showcased in this session see the links listed.
SLIDE BUILDS:
SLIDE SCRIPT:
For more information about the technologies showcased in this session see the link listed.
SLIDE TRANSITION: Additional resources can be found at MS Press

32. For More Information…
Main TechNet Web site at
Additional resources to support this Session page can be found at
KEY MESSAGE: For more information on this session see these web sites.
SLIDE BUILDS:
SLIDE SCRIPT:
For more information on this session see the main TechNet Web site at
Additional resources to support this Session page can be found at
SLIDE TRANSITION: For additional information on the technologies used, see these links.

33. MS Press Inside information for IT Professionals
KEY MESSAGE: MS Press books
SLIDE BUILDS: 1
SLIDE SCRIPT:
You can find some informative books on the Microsoft Press site such as:
Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Administrator's Companion by Charlie Russel, Sharon Crawford, and Jason Gerend – ISBN
Active Directory® for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Technical Reference by Stan Reimer and Mike Mulcare – ISBN
Introducing Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 by Jerry Honeycutt – ISBN
Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Administrator's Pocket Consultant by William R. Stanek – ISBN
SLIDE TRANSITION: Here are some titles available from 3rd party booksellers.
To find the latest titles, visit

34. 3rd Party Publications Supplementary publications for IT Pro’s
KEY MESSAGE: Books from 3rd party vendors
SLIDE BUILDS: 1
SLIDE SCRIPT:
Check your favorite bookseller for these titles:
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed by Rand Morimoto, Michael Noel, Omar Droubi, &  Kenton Gardinier – ISBN: 
The Ultimate Windows Server 2003 System Administrator's Guide by Robert Williams, Robert A. Williams, & Mark Walla – ISBN
Inside Windows Server 2003 by William Boswell – ISBN
SLIDE TRANSITION: Here is some more information on Microsoft Learning
These books can be found and purchased at all major book stores and online retailers

35. Microsoft Learning Training Resources for IT Professionals
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Course Number:
Availability now
Detailed Syllabus:
KEY MESSAGE: Microsoft Learning
SLIDE BUILDS:
SLIDE SCRIPT:
Microsoft Learning (formerly MS Training & Certification and MS Press) develops courseware called Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC), which includes eLearning, MS Press Books, Workshops, Clinics, and Microsoft Skills Assessment. MOC is offered in instructor-led environments; it offers comprehensive training courses for IT professionals, support, and implement solutions using Microsoft products and technologies.
The course that best supports this session is Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure which is available now.
For more information please visit
SLIDE TRANSITION: There is also an assessment program available that can help you test you knowledge.
To locate a training provider, please access

36. Assess your Readiness Microsoft Skills Assessment
What is Microsoft Skills Assessment?
Self-study learning tool to evaluate readiness for product and technology solutions, instead of job-roles (certification)
Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003, Windows Storage Server 2003, Visual Studio .NET, Office 2003
Free, online, unproctored, and available to anyone
Answers the question: “Am I ready?”
Determines skills gaps and provides learning plans with Microsoft Official Curriculum courses
Post your High Score to see how you stack up
visit
KEY MESSAGE: Skills assessment
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Microsoft Skills Assessment is a free online learning tool. It’s an easy way for IT professionals to check your skills. You can quickly check your skills for implementing or managing Microsoft product or business solutions. Just take a short, 30 question assessment and see how well you know your stuff.
The Skills Assessment include a Personalized Learning Plan, which includes links to Microsoft Official Curriculum, specific TechNet articles, Press books, and other Microsoft learning content. There’s also a way to measure how well you did compared with others who took the same assessment.
Microsoft Skills Assessment is an expanding learning platform. Available now are assessments for Windows Server 2003 including security and patch management, Exchange Server 2003, Windows Storage Server, Office 2003, and Visual Studio .NET.
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37. What is TechNet? Put the right answers at your fingertips
The comprehensive collection of resources to help IT pros plan, deploy and manage Microsoft products successfully
TechNet Subscription
Monthly updates delivered on DVD or CD
The definitive resource to help you evaluate, deploy and maintain Microsoft products
KEY MESSAGE: TechNet information
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While the monthly subscription software is the most obvious component of TechNet, there’s also much more.
The TechNet web site gives subscribers access to valuable information as well as threaded discussion pages and online seminars. Many subscribers use the web as frequently as they use the software.
In the subscribers only section, subscribers can access the Online Concierge Chat Support service-a Microsoft support special can help them locate technical information quickly and easily. TechNet Plus subscribers also get access to our Managed Newsgroup Support Service. You can post questions in over 90 IT related public newsgroups and Microsoft will ensure that you get a response within 72 hours
TechNet Flash is a bi-weekly newsletter subscribers can register for-it gives them up to date information on the latest postings to the web site
TechNet Events-TechNet subscribers have access to free events that explain how to use Microsoft products and technologies at a technical level
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TechNet Web Site
Accessible at
Online resources and community
Subscriber-only Online Services
TechNet Flash
Biweekly e-newsletter
Security updates, new resources, and special offers
TechNet Events
and Webcasts
Briefings on the latest Microsoft products and technologies
Hands-on, “how to” information
TechNet Communities
User Groups
Managed Newsgroups

38. Where Can I Get TechNet?
Visit TechNet online at
Register for the TechNet Flash /technet/abouttn/subscriptions/flash_register.mspx
Join the TechNet online forum at
Become a TechNet subscriber at
Attend more TechNet events or view online
And don’t forget the New TechNet Plus!
KEY MESSAGE: Where to get TechNet.
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There is one place you should go to start:
There is one communication you should subscribe to: TechNet Flash. Twice monthly for the IT Pro community - focuses on news, information, resources and events.
Post questions on the discussion forum.
Subscribe online
Look for TechNet branded events - feature
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