70-247: Configuring & Deploying a Private Cloud

Compare the private cloud with the public cloud, outline their differences and benefits, and explore the use of Microsoft tools and systems or 2012.

Compare private and public clouds by noting dedicated resources, greater control, and customization in private clouds versus limited control and lower operational costs in public clouds.

Automate cloud service deployment and management with System Center Service Manager and Orchestrator, integrating with Virtual Machine Manager and Operations Manager for end-to-end management, capacity pools, self-service, and change-control workflows.

Explore business continuity planning for an on premise private cloud, using Hyper-V deployment, VM live migration, and orchestrated failover to scale capacity and reduce operating costs.

Develop a disaster recovery plan using System Center Data Protection Manager and Volume Shadow Copy Service to back up data, support virtualization high availability, and restore with minimal data loss.

The Virtual Machine Manager connects Hyper-V hosts into a scalable cluster, deploying VMs from a library, moving them between hosts, and enabling automation via storage area network for centralized backups.

Learn how the data protection manager backs up and restores Hyper-V environments, using agents to protect guest vms and host data, with disk-to-disk-to-tape or cloud options and point-in-time recoveries.

Explore how to use Hyper-V with the Virtual Machine Manager to create, apply, and verify Hyper-V clusters within System Center 2012.

Use the virtual machine manager to create Hyper-V clusters by installing agents, configuring cluster name, hosts, storage, and networks, and automate prerequisites and networking with a single wizard.

Configure run as accounts and user roles to enable permissions and VM impersonation for administrative actions, validating domain credentials during setup.

Examine the Virtual Machine Manager architecture for private clouds, detailing the VM workspaces—jobs, libraries, services, and manager settings—and how to deploy virtual machines to hosts via the manager.

Access the VMs and services workspace to manage hosts, host groups, and virtual machines. Start, stop, connect, move, or add VMs, and work with clouds, templates, and library services.

Explore installing or upgrading to the latest Virtual Machine Manager, review minimum hardware and software requirements, plan installation, examine upgrade paths from earlier versions, and improve high availability.

Consolidate physical servers into a private cloud by running virtual machines on a single host to save power, reduce heat, lower hardware costs, and optimize energy via dynamic host evacuation.

Explore how virtual networks use logical switches to control traffic between hosts and virtual machines, enable load balancing with a virtual IP, and manage MAC and IP address ranges.

Explore security in private cloud management with the virtual machine manager, focusing on access control, service accounts, role permissions, and distributed key management for encrypted data.

Run as accounts enable the virtual machine manager to perform administrative tasks securely, such as deploying, configuring, or removing virtual machines, while preserving data protection via the DPA API.

Explore the virtual machine manager architecture, host groups and libraries, installation and configuration options, dynamic placement of virtual machines, security controls, and what's new in vmm r2.

Configure and review private cloud hosts using the virtual machine manager console, inspecting host properties, hardware, network adapters, virtual switches, and storage to prepare the cloud deployment.

Prepare private cloud infrastructure by creating trader production logical network and its IP pool. Configure a trader mac pool and a web load balancer VIP template for production workloads.

Log in as Bart to the Virtual Machine Manager to verify role-based access, observe limited options, and confirm the created roles and user accounts securely manage the cloud and server.

deploy a new virtual machine by selecting a library image, configuring memory and network, and placing it on a suitable host after reviewing ratings.

Master PXE booting and the setup of update servers for a private cloud, with hands-on guidance on deploying and maintaining efficient, scalable network services.

Master bare metal deployment strategies within a private cloud by provisioning physical servers, configuring hardware resources, and ensuring secure, scalable on-premises infrastructure.

Explore the host profile to configure a private cloud deployment, aligning hardware and software settings for scalable, efficient operation.

Configure the update server role as part of deploying a private cloud. See how configuring this role integrates with private cloud deployment.

Master the setup and deployment of a private cloud while using WSUS to manage Windows updates and patch workflows.

Evaluate remediation options for non-compliance in private cloud environments. Align configurations and deployment practices with compliance requirements to reduce risk.

Install and configure the Windows Deployment Services role on a Pixi server, set up the deployment and transport server, and verify Pixi boot configurations.

Explore the concept of server application virtualization and its role in configuring and deploying a private cloud.

Define key terms related to configuring and deploying a private cloud, establishing a clear vocabulary for students to grasp core concepts and terminology.

Create web deployment packages directly in the iOS manager or with Visual Studio 2010 and web deploy, selecting content, connection options, dotcoms, global assembly cache, and registry settings.

Learn how to configure server components by outlining software and hardware requirements, apply power considerations, and adopt best practices to create and manage a server in a private cloud.

Test the package by adding the server package, customizing the deployment config sml file, and using start and stop commands to verify the server operates as expected.

Back up the server app and its runtime state, then restore or push to another pet shop server, while configuring database connection strings with PowerShell for safe deployment.

Review module 04 of configuring and deploying a private cloud, focusing on core concepts for private cloud setup and deployment.

Explore SQL Server profiles using Virtual Machine Manager to streamline SQL Server installations, including preparing and deploying the image and creating service templates for deployment.

Configure guest operating system profiles by selecting roles and features, network settings, and scripting options. These profiles govern guest operating system settings, not provisioning new host Hyper-V machines.

Configure guest OS profiles by setting identity information, administrator credentials, and product keys for consistent deployments. Align time zone with a domain time server and specify the operating system type.

Configure server roles and features, including dns, file services, dotnet framework, and optional web server support, as part of the operating system profile for automated vm deployment.

Configure network settings for domain membership or work group, supply credentials to join the domain, and set IP addressing via DHCP or reserved ranges to automate virtual machines.

Investigate hardware profiles, compatibility settings, and general settings. Configure network adapter settings, bus configurations, and advanced options to create virtual hardware that the operating system recognizes as real hardware.

Configure network adapter types for private clouds, balancing legacy compatibility with synthetic options, and set connectivity, ip assignment, and mac addressing to control host, virtual machines, and external access.

Learn bus configuration for virtual storage by attaching ide drives across channels, with bootable devices on channel 0 and scsi chains that support up to 64 drives on four adapters.

Set quotas to control self-service users by defining role-level and member-level limits for virtual CPUs, memory, storage, and the number of virtual machines, using a custom quota points system.

Configure guest OS and hardware profiles in a private cloud using the Virtual Machine Manager, then deploy a SQL server instance with domain join and secure settings.

Watch a standalone SQL Server 2012 installation for System Center, creating a demo instance and configuring core database engine services on a private virtual lab.

Recap the difference between private and public cloud, and revisit resources, capacity, and capabilities of the cloud.

Explore the business unit cloud inside a private cloud, enabling self-service, resource pooling, and scalable capacity to optimize applications while contrasting with the controllable, paid public cloud.

Allocate resources from hardware and licensed software to private cloud hosts, and use the Virtual Machine Manager to place VMs on fitting hosts while balancing logical networks and storage.

Set quota-based capacity controls to conserve resources while enabling self-service deployment of virtual machines. Enforce limits on CPU, memory, storage, and the number of virtual machines through templates and profiles.

Explore the app controller, the newest piece of System Center 2012, and learn how to install it, connect it to Virtual Machine Manager, and manage virtual machines with security options.

Deploy the application controller as a lightweight web app on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1+ with .NET Framework 4.0 and SQL Server 2008 SP2+, using the VM console and PowerShell.

describe a service as one or more virtual machines deployed and managed as a single unit built from templates and profiles and deployed to a cloud or host group.

Use the service template designer tool to create a service template, adding load balancers and logical networks to a template library with reusable resources, though not available to end users.

Define and configure service template settings by setting the template name and release number, and manage dependencies and access controls. Specify service settings and custom properties through the wizard.

Review module 06 of the 70-247 course to reinforce key concepts in configuring and deploying a private cloud, and consolidate practical approaches for private cloud management.

Explore the architecture and key components of operations manager, review minimum installation requirements, and learn how to monitor cloud components, secure agent communications, and protect user access.

Configure route management servers and optional additional management servers to monitor servers, workstations, and Hyper-V hosts, collecting data for a data warehouse and reports via a web-based portal.

Monitor Windows and non-Windows network devices with SNMP, using MIBs and GET requests, secure with version 3, and analyze distributed applications from layer 1 to 7.

Upgrade a distributed topology by prioritizing manually installed agents, then secondary management servers, gateways, and consuls reporting servers, with an optional route management server changeover to stay in sync.

Explore how channels automate notifications, letting the operations manager schedule alerts via email, instant messaging, or text messages with proper authentication.

Configure and manage notification subscribers across multiple channels. Set schedules and overrides to tailor delivery, including on-call changes and manager visibility for follow-ups.

Configure subscriptions to filter alerts by severity and priority, preventing spam while prioritizing critical issues, and set up two smtp channels for high-priority and regular email notifications.

Explore how the operations manager components fit together, review upgrade paths and concerns in 2012, and examine notifications, management packs, and integration with System Center, plus 2012 R2 features.

This demo guides installing the operations manager 2012 r2 with a sequel server, configuring the management server and console, validating prerequisites, and setting up a local demonstration environment.

Review module 07 in the course 70-247: configuring and deploying a private cloud, clarifying the key topics for private cloud configuration.

Connect a SharePoint 2010 dashboard to operations manager data via a shared authenticated account, displaying widgets that show alerts and performance information to users.

Configure a SharePoint 2010 web part to display an operations manager dashboard, manage administrative permissions, and use shared credentials to enable read access without direct operations manager login.

Assess SQL Server database performance by tracing query execution from memory to disk, monitoring I/O, transaction logs, and checkpoints, and use run as profiles for authenticated multi-layer monitoring.

Configure and monitor processes across destination machines using a monitoring template. Define which processes matter, identify critical and long-running or unwanted processes, and track running time to assess endpoint performance.

Discover how to monitor web applications with availability and performance metrics, including status codes like 404, content matching, and response times, to ensure fast pages and reduce user wait times.

Explore how .NET applications use a monitoring template to watch availability across distributed components, with server-side and client-side monitoring demonstrated in an example.

Utilize templates in the distributed application designer to create apps with predefined components and communication models, enabling operations teams to monitor client and server interactions and troubleshoot failures.

Explore the service manager components and learn the prerequisites for installation, deployment methods, and security considerations, including information gathered from every other component within the System Center.

Learn how to implement a formal change management process for network changes, upgrades, and repairs, using a change request form to prevent unintended ripple effects.

Discover release management as a new IT discipline that coordinates the software deployment process across environments, guided by approvals, ensuring controlled, successful releases.

Create service requests for existing pre-authorized cloud services, including file server access, and address incidents like accidental file deletion with prompt resolution.

Import configuration data from Configuration Manager (2007 or 2012) for cloud deployment. Configure hardware and software configuration manager objects on service manager items to enable history tracking and incident reporting.

Explore how the operations manager detects alerts, initiates instant incidents, and triggers alerts, while the service manager imports operations manager objects into its database using the operation manager management pack.

Learn how notifications enable the service manager to initiate communication, covering notification channels, the creation of subscriptions, and self-service templates.

Explore templates in service manager, including email templates and self-service portal templates, and learn to create custom templates that support variables for new service requests.

Explore the basic service manager settings, starting with the administration tab, and configure service request settings, rename the service request ID to SRT, and adjust the maximum size.