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Information Technology (IT)

Microsoft SCVMM 2025 Administration

Intermediate
3h

By: Sam Burr

Overview

This course provides hands-on, real-world training for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), focusing on administration, automation, and optimization of virtualized environments. Learners will install, configure, and manage SCVMM components while solving real deployment and operational issues using PowerShell and advanced configuration techniques.

Modules

1. Introduction to SCVMM

1.1 What is SCVMM?4 min
1.2 Benefits & Use Cases3 min
1.3 SCVMM Terminology5 min
1.4 SCVMM Server2 min
1.5 SCVMM Database4 min
1.6 SCVMM Console2 min
1.7 SCVMM Library2 min
1.8 Communication Between Components2 min
1.9 Required Service Accounts2 min

2. Installation and Initial Configuration

2.1 Hardware & Software Requirements4 min
2.2 SQL Server Setup4 min
2.3 Domain & Network Considerations4 min
2.4 Installation Process Overview3 min
2.5 Installing SCVMM Server5 min
2.6 Initial Configuration Tasks1 min
2.7 Validating Installation4 min
2.8 Basic Troubleshooting Post-Install4 min

3. Host Management and Configuration

3.1 Adding Hyper-V Hosts4 min
3.2 Configuring Host Properties4 min
3.3 Monitoring Host Status2 min
3.4 Creating & Organizing Host Groups3 min
3.5 Managing Host Group Membership3 min
3.6 Creating Host Clusters3 min
3.7 Dynamic Optimization4 min
3.8 Power Optimization4 min

4. Virtual Machine Management

4.1 Creating & Managing VM Templates4 min
4.2 Hardware Profile Customization4 min
4.3 Guest OS Automation4 min
4.4 Deploying Virtual Machines5 min
4.5 VM Migration2 min
4.6 Checkpoints & Snapshots3 min
4.7 Import & Export3 min
4.8 Managing VM Power States2 min

5. SCVMM Library Management

5.1 Setting Up Library Shares2 min
5.2 Version Control & Library Refresh3 min

6. Storage Management

6.1 Adding Storage Providers3 min
6.2 Defining Storage Classifications2 min
6.3 Allocating Storage to VMs4 min
6.4 Storage Migration Techniques2 min

7. Network Management

7.1 Logical Networks Overview3 min
7.2 Creating Logical Networks5 min
7.3 Creating Virtual Switches6 min

8. Maintenance, Updates, and Monitoring

8.1 Updating SCVMM Server4 min
8.2 Host Patch Management4 min
8.3 VM Template Updates2 min
8.4 Scheduled Maintenance Windows2 min
8.5 Host Maintenance Mode3 min
8.6 Logs & Diagnostics3 min

9. Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

9.1 Troubleshooting Host Issues4 min
9.2 VM Deployment Problems4 min
9.3 Storage Connectivity Issues2 min
9.4 Network Configuration Problems2 min
9.5 Resolving Complex Issues3 min

10. Automation and Scripting

10.1 Basic PowerShell Cmdlets3 min
10.2 Automating VM Management3 min

11. Security and Advanced Management

11.1 Implementing RBAC3 min
11.2 Security Best Practices3 min
11.3 Integration with Azure2 min

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