Scvmm Technical Overview.Son Vu
- 1. Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2: Technical OverviewVu Nguyen Cao SonEPG Technical Specialisti-sonvu@microsoft.com
- 2. Virtualization{}“Virtualization without good management is more dangerous than not usingvirtualization in the first place.”– Tom Bittman, Gartner VP AND Analyst, 9 May, 2007Virtualization Will Drive Major Change in IT Infrastructure and Operations in the Next Three Years, Tom Bittman, May 8, 2007
- 3. AgendaSession OverviewOverview of Microsoft Virtualization and System CenterVMM 2008 Interface and New FeaturesCore VMM featuresHigh Availability and VMware management deep dives are covered in SVR303 Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008: Advanced Features
- 4. Microsoft Virtualization: From the Datacenter to the DesktopUser StateVirtualizationDocument redirectionOffline filesServerVirtualizationPresentationVirtualizationApplicationVirtualizationDesktopVirtualization
- 5. Microsoft VirtualizationData center to desktopPhysical & VirtualManagement Best TCO/ROIIt’s the Platform you knowFull range of products & solutions1/3 the price up frontPhysical and Logical & Cross-hypervisorKey feature of platformLower ongoing costsTools you knowLarge partner eco-systemInteroperability
- 6. What's New in Microsoft VirtualizationHeld our getVIRTUALnow Virtualization Launch event in Bellevue, Washington on September 8th, 2008Over 100 additional getVIRTUALnow events worldwide to showcaseMicrosoft virtualizationWindows Server 2008 Hyper-V RTM is available now via Windows Update. Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 is now available for downloadSystem Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 RTM is now availableApp-V 4.5 and Configuration Manager 2007 R2 also availableAnnounced 24 core support with new Intel 6-core processorsAnnounced changes in licensing for many Microsoft server applications, removing the restrictions on VM mobilityAnnounced support for many Microsoft server applications, running in Virtual Machines, on certified Hypervisors (including VMware ESX 3.5u2)
- 7. Managing The Server Lifecycle Hardware ProvisioningBackup Live host level virtual machine backup In guest consistency Rapid recoveryPatch management and deploymentOS and application configuration managementSoftware upgradesServer Management Suite EnterpriseVirtual Workload ProvisioningDisaster RecoveryEnd to end service managementServer and application health monitoring & managementPerformance reporting and analysisVirtual machine managementServer consolidation and resource utilization optimizationConversions: P2V and V2VOS / Software Deploy, Patching and State MgmtPerformance and Health Monitoring
- 8. A centralized, heterogeneous management solution for the virtual datacenterMaximize ResourcesCentralized virtual machine deployment and management for Hyper-V, Virtual Server, and VMware ESX serversIntelligent placement of Virtual MachinesFast and reliable P2V and V2V conversionComprehensive application and service-level monitoring with Operations ManagerIntegrated Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO) of VMsIncrease AgilityRapid provisioning of new and virtual machines with templatesCentralized library of infrastructure componentsLeverage and extend existing storage infrastructure and clustersAllow for delegated management and access of VMsLeverage SkillsFamiliar interface, common foundation Monitor physical and virtual machines from one console Fully scriptable using Windows PowerShell
- 9. System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008VirtualMachinesVirtualServerVMwareClusterContext Sensitive ActionsHyper-VClusterFiltersLive ThumbnailVMInformationManagementSelection
- 10. VMM Overviewdemo
- 11. Self Service Web PortalAdministrator’s ConsoleOperator’s ConsoleWeb ConsoleWindows PowerShellWindows® PowerShellConnectorVirtual Machine Manager ServerOperations Manager ServerManagement InterfacesVirtual Server HostVMM Library ServerVMware VI3Virtual Center ServerESX HostVMVMVMVMVMVMTemplateVMVMVMVMVMVMVMVMVMISOScriptVHDSAN StorageVMM 2008 Architecture
- 12. System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008
- 13. VMware ManagementDriven by customer demand Unified management experiencePhysical and VirtualHyper-V and VMwareFull virtual machine management VMotion, Resource Pools, etc.Enhanced capabilitiesIntelligent PlacementLibraryPowershellPRO application aware calibration
- 14. Unified ManagementPowerful Cross Platform Virtualization ManagementSupport for VMware VI3Single management console across Virtual Server, Hyper-V and VI3Manage and integrate multiple VMware environmentsStreamline and automate all tasks using VMMYou decide where workloads should run across your environment
- 15. Architecture DetailsIntegrate with Virtual Center VI3 Web Services InterfacesVirtual Machine Manager manages multiple Virtual Center instancesCo-exists with Virtual CenterUpdates made in Virtual Center reflected in VMM in real-time and vice-versa
- 16. VM Provisioning and Server ConsolidationWizard based approach for creating VMsVM templates - Syspreped VMs and hardware profileClone existing VMsResource limits per platformx64, Virtual SMP, etc.Discovery of virtualization candidatesConvert existing workloads
- 17. Host ConfigurationWizard based experience for adding hostsRemote installation and configuration of virtualization software and management interfacesRemotely enable the Hyper-V roleEasy management of Hyper-V host clustersAdd entire Hyper-V host cluster in a single stepAutomatic detection of node additions/removalsManagement of Windows Server 2008 Failover clusters for Hyper-VSpecify number of node failures you want to sustain but still have all your HA VMs runningIntelligent Placement ensures that new HA VM creation will not overcommit the clusterNode failures automatically trigger overcommit re-calculation
- 18. Can the cluster sustain 1 node failure?Cluster reserve = 1 nodePlace the VMPlacement and Cluster ReserveYESClustered Host 1Clustered Host 2Clustered Host 3
- 19. Placement and Cluster ReserveCan the cluster sustain 1 node failure?NOCluster reserve = 1 nodeDon’t place the VMClustered Host 1Clustered Host 2Clustered Host 3
- 20. Conversions: P2V and V2VIntuitive and easy to use tools provide:Core feature of VMM, no additional infrastructure or costs per conversion Wizard based experienceReconfigure storage, memory, CPU, etc.Efficient disk copy Preserves network settings and MAC addressesAutomatable through PowerShellSupported platforms:Live - Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008Offline - Windows 2000 ServerSMP and x64 sources
- 21. Delegation and Self ServiceAdministrators control access through policies which designate capabilitiesDelegated Administrators Manage a scoped environmentSelf service userWeb user interface Manage their own VMsQuota to limit VMsScripting through PowerShell
- 22. LibraryRepository for all VM building blocksVHDsOffline VMsISOsSysprep Answer FilesPowerShell Scripts with Run optionTemplatesUse centralized or distributed Windows files servers as librariesMove/copy/delete/modify files directly in the file systemVMM tracks changes and provides physical and logical viewVMM stamps objects with a ID to uniquely track the object
- 23. Intelligent PlacementCapacity planning technology ensures best resource utilizationStar rated results for easy decision makingCustomizable algorithm to achieve your goalsApplicable to both Microsoft and VMware hosts
- 24. Intelligent Placement DetailsHost Performance and ConfigurationPhysical Disk and Memory RequirementsResult of Disk Capacity and Memory CheckDisk Capacity and Memory CheckRatingFunctionConfigurationExisting LoadVMCPU, Network,and Disk LoadNormalized Host + VM LoadCapacity PlanningTechnology Configuration
- 25. Placement - Host Ratings CalculationHost Rating = (Free CPU * CPU Weight) + (Free Memory * Memory Weight) + (Free Disk * Disk Weight) + (Free Network * Network Weight)Host Rating equal 0 if any of the thresholds have been violated.
- 26. VMM Scripting Through PowerShellMicrosoft’s command shell for scripting and developmentConsistent scripting syntaxEncapsulate platform differencesVMM PowerShell Snap-in170+ command-line functionsFoundation for VMM administrator’s console and Self Service PortalAll PowerShell operations are logged and audited
- 27. PowerShell - Command Line Interface PS C:\> Get-VMMServer Server1PS C:\> Get-help Get-VM –ExamplesEXAMPLE 1: Get all virtual machines and display complete information about each one.C:\PS> Get-VM -VMMServer VMMServer1.Contoso.comGets all objects that represent virtual machines. This command retrieves virtual machine objects from the Virtual Machine Manager database on VMMServer1, which is located in the Contoso.com domain, and displays information about these virtual machines to the user.PS C:\> Get-VM –VMMServer server1 | select name, processortype,memoryName ProcessorType Memory---- ------------- ------Print Server 1-processor 1.00 GHz Pe... 512LOB Server 1 1-processor 1.00 GHz Pe... 512Dev Server 1-processor 1.00 GHz Pe... 1024Test Server 1-processor 1.00 GHz Pe... 512
- 28. Monitoring and ReportingDiscovery of Hosts, Virtual Machines and Virtual Machine Manager componentsPerformance and Health Monitoring, Reports, etc.Application awarenessPerformance and resource calibration and optimization
- 29. Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO) Workload and application aware resource optimizationExtensible through the Operations Manager 2007 MP framework Create policies that VMM acts upon tips automatically or manuallyMinimize downtime and accelerating time to resolution. Enables partners to deliver value add to our mutual customers
- 30. Performance and Resource Optimization
- 31. PRO Partners
- 32. Brocade Management Pack for Microsoft System CenterScenario - Link Congestion alertsVirtualization Servers(3 + 1 Servers)VMs migrate based on Pro TipImplement PRO remediationDomainControllerBrocade VMM PRO Tip InitiatedVMM intelligent placement indicates optimum hostWhat does this mean for my Virtual Machines??Link CongestionOpportunity to automate as neededEthernetSpecific advice for the VM administrator!Fabric alerts sent to System Center Operations ManagerVHDs ResideOn SANLegendGreen Arrows = 1GbEBlack = 8 Gb/FC
- 33. Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool Solution AcceleratorAutomating patching of virtual machine libraries Integration and automation with VMM, ConfigMgr, WSUSReal time status reportingInstallation and use guideAvailable now for VMM 2007Update for VMM 2008 comingIdentifyIdentify the offline VM’s to patch in VMM libraryAssessAssess the capacity of the maintenance hostsPatchUse ConfgMgr/WSUS to patchReportReport real time servicing status
- 35. Server Management Suite EnterpriseProvides comprehensive management for physical and Windows Server and storage environments and includes:System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008System Center Operations Manager 2007 Enterprise EditionSystem Center Data Protection Manager 2007 Enterprise EditionSystem Center Configuration Manager 2007Provides the rights to manage an unlimited number of operating system environments (“OSEs”) on a physical host serverProvides end to end Server Lifecycle management, both Physical and VirtualVMM 2008 will also be available in standalone version upon release
- 36. Unlimited Virtualization with DatacenterVirtual SessionsPer LicenseUnlimited .. 32 16 8 4 1Standard Enterprise DatacenterIncludes host OS: YES YESYESDatacenter Edition makes licensing Windows Server for Virtual Machines easy.Simply license the processors. No need to count, track, or license the virtual machines.
- 37. Microsoft Server Virtualization SolutionEnabling Key ScenariosServer consolidationBusiness continuityDynamic provisioningManage virtual & physical and into applications from one toolsetIntegrate virtualization into existing environments and processesAt 1/2th the cost of VMware in EMEAVMwareMicrosoft
- 38. Virtualization Road MapFutureNowVMM 2008Windows Server 2008 R2VMM vNextRTMWindows Server 2008 R2Hyper-VRTMMDOP w/App-V 4.5MDOP update w/ MED-V