Hyper-V Tips

Hyper-V Checklist

Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Best Practices (In Easy Checklist Form)
http://blogs.technet.com/b/askpfeplat/archive/2013/03/10/windows-server-2012-hyper-v-best-practices-in-easy-checklist-form.aspx

Windows 10

Hyper-V on Windows 10

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/hyperv_on_windows/windows_welcome

What's New for Hyper-V on Windows 10

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/hyperv_on_windows/about/whats_new

Hyper-V Virtual Switch

Hyper-V Virtual Switch Explained, Part 1 and 2

http://www.altaro.com/hyper-v/the-hyper-v-virtual-switch-explained-part-1/
http://www.altaro.com/hyper-v/hyper-v-virtual-switch-explained-part-2/
Setup
https://lennytech.wordpress.com/2013/03/29/setting-up-a-virtual-switch-for-a-hyper-v-network/

VMQ

High Ping Latency in Hyper-V Virtual Machines

http://www.flexecom.com/high-ping-latency-in-hyper-v-virtual-machines/

With a set of three blog posts on VMQ, we are going to cover:

1. The reasoning, design, and proper configuration of VMQ
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/networking/2013/09/10/vmq-deep-dive-1-of-3/

2. Static v Dynamic VMQ and integration with other features like NIC teaming, VMQ Deep Dive, 2 of 3

3. Performance and troubleshooting of common scenarios, VMQ Deep Dive, 3 of 3

Free Tools

10 Free Hyper-V Downloads

http://www.altaro.com/hyper-v/top-10-free-hyper-v-downloads/

Test Microsoft Edge

Check out the demo versions of Windows 10 and Edge on Windows, Mac and Linux.

http://dev.modern.ie/tools/vms/

New Converter

http://blogs.technet.com/b/uspartner_ts2team/archive/2014/10/31/microsoft-virtual-machine-converter-v-3-0-released.aspx

 

Update – 74-409 Exam

 
Virtualization Quest

http://blogs.technet.com/b/earlyexperts/p/virtualization.aspx

 http://borntolearn.mslearn.net/certification/server/w/wiki/614.74-409-server-virtualization-with-windows-server-hyper-v-and-system-center.aspx

More Tips

Here is a list of Time Saver Hints while working with Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machines.

2012 Hints

Reboot – open PowerShell and type shutdown –r –y –t 0

Logoff – shutdown –l

Pin frequently used apps to taskbar

Add frequently used sites to favorites/favorites bar especially for SharePoint Admins

Hyper-V

Windows Key – ALT + HOME or use actual windows key but you need full screen mode CTRL + ALT + PAUSE

Full Screen Mode - CTRL + ALT + PAUSE

Charms page if needed is accessed by typing WINKEY + C (Charms)

Copy and Paste

Make sure to copy and paste into notepad using Clipboard > Type Clipboard Text (CTRL + V)

Note: If needed turn off word wrap - Highlight and copy single line from notepad and paste into powershell

References
http://heresjaken.com/keyboard-shortcuts-for-hyper-v/
http://winsupersite.com/article/windows8/master-keyboard-shortcuts-143689
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831491.aspx