Microsoft Virtualisation courses are available at various centres throughout the UK. These courses can be delivered onsite upon request.
The Course
In this course, students will gain the knowledge and skills to implement and manage desktop virtualisation solutions. The course explains how to configure and manage a MED-V deployment. Then, it describes the procedures for deploying an App-V solution by implementing App-V servers and clients and by sequencing applications. The course then covers the configuration of Remote Desktop Services and RemoteApp programs. Finally, the course describes the concept of user state virtualisation and procedures for configuring the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 system and desktop administrators who will manage and implement desktop and application virtualisation technologies within their networks.
The students for this course typically are responsible for implementing their organisations’ desktop and application virtualisation, or their information technology (IT) management has directed them to research and/or implement desktop and application virtualisation in the existing environment.
Pre-requisites
Prior experience with virtualisation is not expected. However, familiarity with virtualisation concepts and management tools is highly recommended.
Before attending this course, students must have:
- Minimum of 1.5 years of experience working with Windows Server 2008 as a server or desktop administrator
- Basic skills with Windows Command line
- Monitoring and Management Tools
- Networking
- AD DS, including Group Policy deployments
- Performance Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
Course Outline
Module 1: Planning Desktop Virtualisation Scenarios
Many organisations are exploring the use of virtualisation to optimize their IT environment and streamline their IT management practices. Microsoft provides several products and technologies that will enable organisations to implement virtualisation solutions in many different ways. This module provides an overview of the Microsoft virtualisation technologies, and provides information on planning and managing virtualised environments.
Lessons
- Overview of Virtualisation
- Overview of Virtualisation Management
- Overview of Planning a Virtualisation Deployment
Lab : Planning Desktop Virtualisation Scenarios
- Identifying Virtualisation Requirements
- Planning Desktop Virtualisation Scenarios
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Explain the benefits and options for virtualisation.
- Identify the solutions for managing a virtual environment.
- Plan a virtualisation deployment.
Module 2: Implementing Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode
This module covers the concept of virtual machines and how Windows Virtual PC uses it for virtualising a complete client system. The module also covers the requirements and the procedures for installing and configuring Windows Virtual PC and virtual machines.
Lessons
- Installing Windows Virtual PC
- Configuring Windows Virtual PC
- Installing, Configuring, and Managing the Windows XP Mode
- Creating and Deploying Custom Images of Windows XP Mode
Lab : Implementing Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode
- Installing Windows Virtual PC
- Using Windows XP Mode
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Install and enable Windows Virtual PC.
- Configure a virtual machine.
- Manage the Windows XP Mode.
- Create and deploy custom Windows XP Mode images.
Module 3: Implementing Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualisation
This module covers the architecture, functionalities, and benefits of MED-V. It also describes the roles of the MED-V client and MED-V Management server and the procedures for deploying them.
Lessons
- Overview of Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualisation
- Implementing MED-V Servers
- Implementing MED-V Clients
Lab : Implementing MED-V
- Configuring an Existing Infrastructure
- Deploying a MED-V Server
- Deploying a MED-V Client
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the features and functionality of MED-V.
- Implement the MED-V server infrastructure.
- Implement the MED-V client.
Module 4: Configuring and Deploying MED-V Images
This module explains how to create, configure, deploy, and work with MED-V images. It also describes how to upload a MED-V image and deploy it to the client.
Lessons
- Configuring MED-V Images
- Deploying MED-V Images
Lab : Configuring and Deploying MED-V Images
- Creating MED-V Images
- Testing MED-V Images
- Packaging and Uploading Images
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure MED-V images.
- Deploy MED-V images.
Module 5: Managing a MED-V Deployment
This module explains how to manage a MED-V deployment, create reports, and perform basic MED-V troubleshooting. The module explains the concept of MED-V Workspace and describes how to configure Workspace Policy and deploy it to the client.
Lessons
- Implementing the MED-V Workspace Policy
- Working with a MED-V Workspace
- Reporting and Troubleshooting MED-V
Lab : Managing a MED-V deployment
- Creating and Configuring Workspace Policy
- Using a MED-V Client
- Implementing MED-V Reporting and Troubleshooting
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Implement the MED-V Workspace Policy.
- Work with MED-V Workspace.
- Implement MED-V reporting and troubleshooting.
Module 6: Implementing App-V
This module provides an overview of application virtualisation, and it explains the requirements and interactions of App-V components. It explains how to plan the App-V infrastructure, and the available deployment scenarios. The module also provides an overview of the App-V server and App-V client installation process, and describes how to configure an App-V client.
Lessons
- Introduction to Application Virtualisation
- Planning for Application Virtualisation
- Deploying Application Virtualisation Servers
Lab : Implementing App-V
- Planning an App-V Deployment
- Installing a Management Server
- Preparing the Content Directory for Application Streaming
- Installing a Streaming Server
- Copying a Package to the Streaming Server
- Configuring a Client to Use the Streaming Server
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Provide an overview of application virtualisation.
- Plan for deploying application virtualisation.
- Deploy application virtualisation servers
Module 7: Planning and Deploying App-V Clients
This module explains how to configure and manage the application virtualisation client. It provides an overview of the desktop and the terminal server client, and their installation methods. The module also describes the installation and configuration options for the client software.
Lessons
- Planning the App-V Client Deployment
- Installing and Configuring the App-V Client
- Managing Client Configuration Features
Lab : Deploying the App-V Client in Standalone Mode
- Installing and Configuring the Application Virtualisation Client
- Installing a Standalone Package
Lab : Managing Client Configuration Features
- Testing the App-V Client
- Configuring Root Node Options
- Modifying Desktop Configuration Server Options
- Configuring Applications Using the Desktop Client
- Configuring Offline Mode for Disconnected Mode
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Plan the installation of the App-V client.
- Install and configure the App-V client.
- Manage client configuration features.
Module 8: Managing and Administering Application Virtualisation
This module explains how to administer the App-V infrastructure by providing an overview of the App-V Management Console, its deployment on the administrative workstation, and the required permissions for administering the App-V Management server. Additionally, the module provides information about publishing and modifying virtualised applications, configuring version upgrades, enforcing license compliance, and managing server groups and server objects.
Lessons
- Using the Application Virtualisation Management Console
- Publishing Applications into the App-V Environment
- Modifying Published Applications and Configuring Version Upgrades
- Performing Advanced Tasks for Application Virtualisation Administration
Lab : Publishing Applications in the App-V Environment
- Publishing an Application
- Verifying Application Functionality
Lab : Implementing License Enforcement
- Publishing an Application to be Licensed
- Creating a License Group
- Creating a Provider Policy
- Testing License Enforcement
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Manage App-V administrators and system options by using the Application Virtualisation Management Console.
- Publish applications to the App-V environment.
- Modify published applications and configure version upgrades.
- Perform advanced App-V administration tasks.
Module 9: Sequencing Applications for Virtualisation
This module provides an overview of App-V sequencing and explains how to sequence applications for deployment by using the App-V infrastructure or a standalone installation. It explains how to install and configure the App-V Sequencer. The module also covers packaging options, and the procedures for upgrading existing packages, and creating standalone packages.
Lessons
- Overview of Application Sequencing
- Planning and Configuring the Sequencer Environment
- Performing Application Sequencing
- Advanced Sequencing Scenarios
Lab : Sequencing Applications for Virtualisation
- Sequencing an Application
- Sequencing a hard-coded application
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe how to implement application sequencing.
- Plan and configure the sequencer environment.
- Sequence applications for virtualisation.
- Perform advanced sequencing.
Module 10: Configuring Remote Desktop Services and the RemoteApp
This module explains how to configure and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and RemoteApp programs. It provides an overview of the main RDS role services and the services that are required for implementing RemoteApp. This module also covers RD Connection Broker and the integration of published RemoteApp programs with Windows 7 clients.
Lessons
- Overview of Remote Desktop Services
- Publishing RemoteApp by Using RDS
- Accessing RemoteApp Programs from Clients
Lab : Configuring Remote Desktop Services and RemoteApp
- Configuring Remote Desktop Client
- Publishing RemoteApp Programs
- Accessing Published RemoteApp Programs
- Configuring RD client by using Group Policy
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the features of RDS.
- Publish RemoteApp programs.
- Access published RemoteApp programs from clients.
Module 11: Implementing User State Virtualisation
This module explains the importance of the user state and how you can configure user state. It covers the features of user profiles, the profile types that Windows supports, and the differences between them. The module also covers folder redirection, and explains how to configure and use them.
Lessons
- Overview of User State
- Configuring Roaming Profiles and Folders Redirection
Lab : Implementing User State Virtualisation
- Configuring and Testing Roaming Profiles Configuring and Testing Folder Redirection
- Verifying User State
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the features of user profiles and the available user profile types.
- Configure roaming profiles and folder redirection.
Module 12: Configuring Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
This module describes how to configure and use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). It provides an overview of Hyper-V server role and the integration of VDI with RDS and Hyper-V. The module also covers the procedures for configuring different types of virtual desktops and explains how to configure a virtual machine for use as a virtual desktop. Finally, the module provides details on deploying VDI to Windows 7 desktops.
Lessons
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Overview
- Introduction to VDI
- Configuring Personal and Pooled Virtual Desktops
Lab : Configuring Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
- Configuring VDI
- Configuring a Virtual Machine for VDI
- Configuring and Testing Personal Virtual Desktop
- Configuring User State Virtualisation in a VDI Deployment
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the features and functionality of Hyper-V.
- Describe the features and benefits of VDI.
- Configure personal and pooled virtual desktops.
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