Migrating from VMware to Hyper-V

This course provides VMware administrators with a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Hyper-V. Instructor Brien Posey covers core features and functionality of Hyper-V, with direct comparisons to the VMware equivalents to facilitate understanding through familiar concepts. The course includes detailed instruction on Hyper-V deployment procedures and takes you through the complete process of migrating from VMware to Hyper-V. Topics include basic Hyper-V architecture, virtual machine creation and management, networking configuration, storage options, and migration methodology. The course is structured to build on existing virtualization knowledge while introducing platform-specific tools and practices.

Learning objectives
Describe Microsoft Hyper-V and its various capabilities.
Deploy System Center Virtual Machine Manager and use it to manage your virtualization infrastructure.
Utilize System Center Virtual Machine Manager as a tool for migrating your virtual machines from VMware to Hyper-V.
Configure and deploy a basic Hyper-V environment, including server preparation, network configuration, and virtual machine creation and management.
Design and implement a highly available Hyper-V infrastructure using failover clustering, including storage configuration, cluster shared volumes, and network requirements.
Implement and validate cluster operations, including live migration, node failover scenarios, and cluster-aware updating.
Deploy and configure System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) to centrally manage Hyper-V infrastructure.
Plan and execute VMware to Hyper-V migrations using both individual and bulk conversion methods.
Integrate high availability features with converted virtual machines and validate the migration process to ensure operational continuity.