Microsoft® Virtual Server 2005 R2 Resource Kit 1st Edition  (English, Paperback, Robert Larson, Janique Carbone)

The definitive resource for administering Virtual Server 2005, including Virtual Server R2 with SP1. Get detailed technical guidance on deployment and support and tools. In addition, there are in-depth chapters on advanced configurations; development and test tools; migration and management tools; security, scripting; Linux support; disaster recovery; and extending and customizing Virtual Server 2005. It also includes sample scripts, source code, and sample applications; technical whitepapers; videos from the authors; and a fully searchable version of the book.

Table of Contents

• Dedication
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction

Part I Getting Started with Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1

1 Introducing Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1
2 Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Product Overview
3 Virtual Server Architecture

Part II Installing and Managing Virtual Server 2005

4 Installing Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1
5 Virtual Server 2005 R2 Advanced Features
6 Security in Depth
7 Best Practices for Configuration and Performance Tuning
8 Virtual Machine Creation Process
9 Developing Scripts with the Virtual Server COM API
10 Virtual Machine Migration Process
11 Troubleshooting Common Virtual Server Issues

Part III Virtualization Project Methodology

12 Virtualization Project: Envisioning Phase
13 Virtualization Project: Discovery Phase
14 Virtualization Project: Assessment Phase
15 Virtualization Project: Planning and Design Phase
16 Virtualization Project: Pilot Phase

Part IV Virtual Server Infrastructure Management

17 Managing a Virtual Server Infrastructure
18 Using the MOM 2005 Virtual Server 2005 R2 Management Pack
19 Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007
20 Additional Management Tools

Part V Appendices

• A Virtual Server 2005 R2 Event Codes
• B Virtual Server 2005 R2 Management Pack Rules
• Glossary
• About the Authors
• Index