Planning and What's New in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Virtualization
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This document discusses new features in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 that are useful for virtualization. It highlights the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP) for assessing environments before migration or consolidation projects. It also covers Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX features added in SP1. Dynamic Memory allows VMs to dynamically adjust their memory usage based on demand to improve performance and efficiency. RemoteFX enables 3D graphics and remote desktop experiences similar to local hardware. The presentation includes examples and demos of these features. It encourages planning assessments and understanding new virtualization capabilities in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
Planning and What's New in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Virtualization
- 2. Planning and What’s New in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for VirtualizationLai YoongSeng (Virtual Machine)Consultant Redynamics Asia SdnBhd
- 3. Planning ToolFeatures on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1AgendaMicrosoftWindows Server 2008 R2Hyper-V
- 4. Why even bother to plan ?Planning is Preparation
- 5. Fail to planPlan to Fail
- 6. Microsoft Assessment and Planning ToolkitInventory – Assessment - ReportingGet Free Download at http://www.microsoft.com/MAP
- 7. Customer NetworkMAP: How It WorksWindows-based operating system (OS) migration?Server Consolidation?Virtualization?Assess customer’s environment agentlessly and recommend the right technologiesMAPMAP Tool User(IT Pro/Partner)Report generationfor different migrationscenarios
- 8. DEMOMAP
- 9. How much memory does a web server require ?How much memory does a domain controller require ?Vendor said “Recommended 2GB”
- 10. Access application slow !2GB of memory not sufficient as suggested by vendor!System overloaded when peak time !
- 12. Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1Dynamic Memory RemoteFXMicrosoft RemoteFXleverages the power of virtualized graphics resources and advanced codecs to recreate the fidelity of hardware-assisted graphics acceleration, including support for 3D content and Windows Aero, on a remote user’s device. This allows for a local-like, remote Dynamic Memory allows the allocation of a range of memory (min and max) to individual VMs, enabling the system to dynamically adjustthe VM’s memory usage based on demand. This provides more consistency in system performance enabling better manageability for administrators
- 13. Example: Without Dynamic MemoryHyper-V (2 GB)Hyper-V (2 GB)Unused (8 GB)Unused (8 GB)WastedWastedVM 4- 2 GBVM 2- 4 GBVM 3- 4 GBVM 1- 2 GBPhysical Server (16 GB RAM)Physical Server (16 GB RAM)ClusterNode1ClusterNode2
- 14. Example: With Dynamic MemoryHyper-V (2 GB)Hyper-V (2 GB)Unused (2 GB)DM: 4 GBDM: 2 GBVM 2- 4 GBVM 4- 2 GBDM: 2 GBDM: 2 GBVM 3- 4 GBVM 1- 2 GBPhysical Server (16 GB RAM)Physical Server (16 GB RAM)ClusterNode1ClusterNode2
- 15. Example: When Live MigrationHyper-V (2 GB)Hyper-V (2 GB)Unused (8 GB)Unused (2 GB)DM: 2 GBVM 4- 2 GBDM: 2 GBVM 2- 4 GBVM 3- 4 GBVM 1- 2 GBPhysical Server (16 GB RAM)Physical Server (16 GB RAM)ClusterNode1ClusterNode2
- 16. Dynamic Memory Example0512 MB1024MB Hot-addVM MemoryBallooned MemoryVM MemoryHot-addSecond VM MemoryParent Memory
- 17. Supported Guest Operating SystemWindows Server 2003 Web, Standard, Enterprise & Datacenter (32-bit and 64-bit)Windows Server 2003 R2 Web, Standard, Enterprise & Datacenter (32-bit and 64-bit)Windows Server 2008 Web, Standard, Enterprise & Datacenter (32-bit and 64-bit)Windows Server 2008 R2 Web, Standard, Enterprise & Datacenter (64-bit)Windows Vista Enterprise & Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit)Windows 7 Enterprise & Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit)17
- 18. How to Upgrade?Ensure Virtual Machine are ready for the updateCompletely shutdown. No Saved State VMMerge SnapshotUpdate the Host to SP1 BetaUpdate the VM Integration Services
- 19. Enable Dynamic MemoryMake sure the Virtual Machine is not running.Startup : Min 512 MBMaximum: default 64 GB
- 20. Memory BufferIdeal target memory value is constantly change.Default is set to 20%
- 21. Memory PriorityMemory priority determine who will get the memory.Rules of thumb:-Higher Priority will get memory 1stTaken from Lower Priority VM
- 22. DEMODynamic Memory & Remote-FX
- 23. SummaryUse Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP)Dynamic MemoryRemote- FX
- 25. ResourcesRequired slideMicrosoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP)http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=67240b76-3148-4e49-943d-4d9ea7f77730&displaylang=enHyper-V: Dynamic memory Survival Guidehttp://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/hyper-v-dynamic-memory-survival-guide.aspxHyper-V: Remote-FX Survival Guidehttp://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/hyper-v-remote-fx-survival-guide.aspxWindows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Betahttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-my/evalcenter/ff183870(en-us).aspxMVUG (Malaysia Virtualization User Group) – Join us !http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=216237734803Lai’s Blog – TechInsight Penang , KL Slide, Virtualization related, etchttp://www.ms4u.info
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