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MVA Live Q&A: Microsoft Virtualization

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Live Event Date: April 3, 2013 of 17 DISCLAIMER: This information is provided to you for informational purposes only and is provided “as is.” Microsoft has not reviewed the information and it may contain inaccuracies. You bear the risk of using it. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the information.

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08:29:15 PDT

Question: Hope we cover some network best practices with Hyper-V Clustering! THat's my last piece to work out

before I can migrate VMs and decomm these VMware hosts! Answer: Yup, we'll have several questions on that I'm sure.

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08:30:16 PDT

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08:31:54 PDT

Question: i am looking for migrating vmware to hyper v in cluster environment Answer: Good Morning, VMM has a built in function which you may utilive, or if you are using VMM 2008 R2 there is

a free accellerator to make this process pain free and automated, we are looking forward to this supporting 2012 VMM

08:33:39 PDT

Question: Hello all. This is Fred Gaius from Bergamo, Italy, wishing everyone here a refreshing moment. Answer: Hello Fred!

08:33:53 PDT

Question: Today is my birthday but I want to celebrate with your dear old friends here and of course the newmy Answer: Happy birthday!

08:34:20 PDT

Question: Hello! I have two questions: 1. Is it a big deal for the network virtualization under the SCVMM 2012 SP1

management to function well if the Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager DHCP Server extension's version on Hyper-V host #1 (functioning) is 16.16.1.41 and on another Hyper-V host #2 (NOT functioning) is 21.11.34.995. The overall problem is that the DHCP on the Hyper-V host is not distributing the IP addresses to the "Customer" VMs. Both Hyper-V hosts are up-to-date. Thank you very much Another question to come... Answer: Hi alex22 the best way is go to http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/categories and post here

your question

08:34:39 PDT

Question: If any one is on a mac getting a plug-in failure please check the FAQ and click on the High Quality stream. Answer: Good tip

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/categories


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08:34:40 PDT

Question: hello from india Answer: Welcome! So glad you're here with us!

08:35:06 PDT

Question: Will this demonstration show anything with Hyper-V Client virtualization? You know, for Windows Phone 8

SDK? Answer: Hi, the Focus today is Server virtualization

08:35:34 PDT

Question: And the exam is free or not? Answer: Did you know there is a free second shot ?http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/second-

shot.aspx#fbid=Ds80FFlKrxY

08:36:43 PDT

Question: Good evening from Sweden Answer: Good morning from Redmond! Welcome!

08:43:18 PDT

Question: What should I look for in Server2012 and how it will perform with vcenter Answer: Chris, there are a number of exciting new features in Windows Server 2012. My personal favourites are

storage related SMB 3.0 and Continuous Available File Server. As for vCenter running on Windows Server 2012. Why not Bing for "Minimum system requirements for installing vCenter Server"?

09:27:04 PDT

Question: Hyper-V/SCVMM - we have a VDI running on Hyper-V to an HP thin client. We are trying to plug in a USB

camera and / or RSA type key. The VDI image does not see the insertion of the USB device. It however does see the insertion of USB sticks, mice, and keyboards. Does Hyper-V handle the other type of USB devices. Also Remote FS is installed on the HyperV server. Answer: Hi Stephan, we do support devices when using remote/fx. Have you seen this article? Configuring USB

Device Redirection with Microsoft RemoteFX Step-by-Step Guide http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff817581(v=WS.10).aspx

09:27:05 PDT

Question: will I be able to download a recorded session later? Answer: Yes we will get it posted within a day or two after the session

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/second-shot.aspx#fbid=Ds80FFlKrxY

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/second-shot.aspx#fbid=Ds80FFlKrxY

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff817581(v=WS.10).aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff817581(v=WS.10).aspx


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09:30:57 PDT

Question: I understand there are several options for a base for Hype V to be installed on. What is the best base. I

was told with Server 12 you get two instances, one cam be the base and one run in Virtual for Acive Directory, etc. Can you expand on options and best choice Answer: Hi, this is just a licence thing, the Software is the same, except the free version is not covered under the

licences.

09:31:24 PDT

Question: Re: Hyper-V/SCVMM - we have a VDI running on Hyper-V to an HP thin client. We are trying to plug in a

USB camera and / or RSA type key. The VDI image does not see the insertion of the USB device. It however does see the insertion of USB sticks, mice, and keyboards. Does Hyper-V handle the other type of USB devices Answer: you will want to upgrade the thin client to use RDP8.0 which supports all those USB devices

09:32:48 PDT

Question: Then if you havent bought Systems center and you dont have 2012 server you cant manage hyper-v Answer: you can manage Hyper-V Server 2012 from Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 as well as System Center

VMM

09:32:56 PDT

Question: Is it even possible to think to live migrate from the private cloud to the public cloud hosted by Microsoft or

is it only inside the private cloud? Answer: Hi Cesar, yes, Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V has the new feature of Shared Nothing Live Migration that

enables customer to Live Migrate VMs from host to host when there's no clustering in place.

09:33:18 PDT

Question: How to get the traffic from the VM Networks in SCVMM 2012 SP1 to LAN and to the Internet? Should it be

the hardware or software gateway installed? Where to read or view the presentation? Answer: You need a VM Gateway for this to work, Microsoft are getting close to share one which will integrate with

VMM, and some 3rd parties are also going to show this functionality at MMS. the alternative is that you spin your own - simply a VM with 2 NICs, one with Virtual networks, and one with real network, then running routing services. Damian

09:33:48 PDT

Question: in HyperV 2008R2 it was only possible to make 50 snapshots for an individual server. Has this been

increased in 2012 ? Answer: Current snapshot limit is still 50

09:34:17 PDT

Question: How to get the traffic from the VM Networks in SCVMM 2012 SP1 to LAN and to the Internet? Should it be

the hardware or software gateway installed? Where to read or view the presentation? Answer: All the sessions are available on the MVA site for review


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09:34:25 PDT

Question: How about using InfiniBand NICs with Hyper-V ? Answer: hi, yes with Software Support from the Vendor.That makes the Infiniband fabirc looking like ethernet

09:34:55 PDT

Question: Hi Damian isn't that version totally free so there is no need of license. But you'll need license for each VM

you're running on top of it when you enable HYPER-V [[REPLY:]Hi Susantha, yes. VMs need to be licensed properly for Windows Server and System Center if managed by System Center. Please see the following documents for more information: Server Virtualization License Mobility:http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/E/4/9E4CCEC9-222B-4563-8DCD-43F941ABA73F/MicrosoftServerVirtualization_LicenseMobility_VLBrief.pdf

09:34:59 PDT

Question: What API does powershell internally use to talk to Hyper-V ? Is that API public and/or available for

developers? Thanks. Answer: Behind the Scenes, is WMI - all the details PowerShell interact with is directly in the WMI databases. Some

demos on Codeplex, including the original Hyper-V PowerShell project

09:36:22 PDT

Question: I want to configure a dedicated NIC for Hyper-V replication between two servers. Is this possible? Answer: In Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Replica uses the routing table to connect between its hosts. If you create

a route preference you can define what NIC it uses.

09:36:25 PDT

Question: On a physical 32bit windows ,can we do 64 bit operating system? Answer: Hi Tassawar, No, you won't be able to install Windows Server 2012 on a 32-bit hardware. You'll need x64

hardware to install Windows Server 2012. Please see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134246.aspx

09:36:58 PDT

Question: Q: When remotely managing a Hyper-V Host from a Linux client using WS-Management, which WS-

Management compliant tools/apps/clients do Microsoft recommend and why (e.g. openwsman, wiseman, etc)? Answer: am not sure if there are any ready tools available on Linux to manage it. I guess you can using those

option. The best supported way would be to use RSAT tools on Windows Client.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/E/4/9E4CCEC9-222B-4563-8DCD-43F941ABA73F/MicrosoftServerVirtualization_LicenseMobility_VLBrief.pdf

http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/E/4/9E4CCEC9-222B-4563-8DCD-43F941ABA73F/MicrosoftServerVirtualization_LicenseMobility_VLBrief.pdf

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134246.aspx


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09:37:22 PDT

Question: I tried to set up a Server 2003 R2 64-bit VM on a Server 2012 host, but it doesn't recognize the virtual

network card. I think I need Integration Services for Server 2003. Is this correct and where do I find it? Answer: There are two registry keys required for WDF to function correctly.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wdf01000 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WDF01000 Compare these keys to a working guest with Integration components installed. If the keys are different or missing, this may be the problem. Backup the current keys on the guest experiencing the problem, then export a copy of the keys from the known good system, and replace the ones on the failing guest with the known good set. Reboot the VM, and open device manager. The Virtual Machine Bus should now be working and the other devices for Hyper-V should be detected. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2021733?wa=wsignin1.0

09:37:55 PDT

Question: Can you pass through a sas hba to connect a tape drive to a vm? Answer: No, you can not pass an HBA though - only disks or fibre channel

09:38:02 PDT

Question: Hello. When will be available a new certification MCITP: Virtualization Administrator based on version

2012? Answer: Up to date certifications are available on Microsoft.com/learning

09:38:31 PDT

Question: Nathan- I would still have to byu SCVMM correct? Answer: Hi Jack, if you'd like to take advantage of all the extra features of SC 2012 VMM then yes. System Center

2012 is now gives you access to the entire suite that enables your IT to go beyond traditional Virtualization. Please see:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh546785

09:39:06 PDT

Question: Is there any documentation or recommendations for setting up the Microsoft VDI that is included with

Server 2012 Hyper-V? Specifically for creating pooled VMs. How do you mark/make the template VM image that is used for the pooled VMs? Answer: You can start with Microsoft TechNet for Best Practices & also Remote Desktop Team Blog. They have

shared quite a few details on sizing or planning & also available few documents from Dell & Hp using their hardware.

09:39:10 PDT

Question: Can you talk about how VMM manages logical switches for forwarding utilizing NVGRE and what the

roadmap is for NVGRE gateways. Also, will there be any integration w/ SST/VXLAN via the NVGRE gateway (multi vendor virtual network gateway)? Answer: Ed, Currently this is not publically available to see in use unless you spin your own. Next week at MMS

expect to see some news on this topic. the Beta for the Cisco Nexus 100v is the closes project which will get you to supporting multiple SDN options, but as yet this is also not close to mature.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2021733?wa=wsignin1.0

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh546785


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09:39:20 PDT

Question: Do I have to have System Center to perform V2V (e.g. convert vmware VM’s to Hyper-V) or can this be

done with Server 2012. Answer: No, it can also be completed outside of System Center. Visit here for step by step

details: http://blogs.technet.com/b/canitpro/archive/2013/03/25/step-by-step-migrating-from-vmware-to-microsoft-hyper-v-server-2012.aspx

09:40:29 PDT

Question: What is the best practices for create a oversized virtual disk on a Server 2012 Storage Space for VHDx

storage? Should the storage space be sized according to the current physical storage and dynamically expanded or could you oversize the virtual disk and then expand the amount of physical storage as you go? Answer: Either option will work. You can extend a pool by adding more disks at any point in time.

09:40:35 PDT

Question: It is possible to remotely manage Hyper-V hosts from a linux client using DCOM and the J-Interop open

source library. DCOM is a deprecated (since ~ten years) technology though still widely used. It is available in Windows Server 2012, so it seems that DCOM is likely to be available for the next couple of years. What are you comments on using DCOM to manage Hyper-V hosts via J-Interop from Linux clients? Answer: There is no ready tool available from Linux to manage Hyper-V hosts. The available options are using

RSAT Tools & PowerShell from Windows Client or Server.

09:41:19 PDT

Question: I just went to download Hyper-V 2012 and saw this at the bottom of the screen: "By downloading the

Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 trial software". Why is it saying it is a trial if Jeff said that it is free?

Answer: That's a mistake on the site. It's not a trial version. We didn't even create a trial version. It's free.

09:42:12 PDT

Question: Are there any tips and tricks or links for automating Hyper-V SCCM task sequencing builds? We are

working on a blade project that includes Win2012 builds through task sequencing Answer: You mean provisioning bare metal machine as Hyper-V Virtualization host creation?

09:42:26 PDT

Question: Hi, Does SMB3 match CSV on SAN when using i.e 8 node cluster with 15 CSV volumes? Answer: Janne, CSV fully works with SMB3 and will take advantage of SMB Multichannel

09:42:51 PDT

Question: Mark So system center is now free? Answer: Hi Jack. System Center 2012 is not free. System Center 2012 SP1 is free but you have to have valid

licenses in place for System Center 2012 RTM

http://blogs.technet.com/b/canitpro/archive/2013/03/25/step-by-step-migrating-from-vmware-to-microsoft-hyper-v-server-2012.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/b/canitpro/archive/2013/03/25/step-by-step-migrating-from-vmware-to-microsoft-hyper-v-server-2012.aspx


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09:43:04 PDT

Question: Hello from Germany! Why 'must' the Hyper-V Server in a Domain? So ... how I should put a new hyper-v

Server into a Domain, when I install the DC Server on the hyper-v later? Answer: Hyper-V doesn't require the server to be domain joine.d. If you want the hyper-V server to be part of a

failover cluster then they must be domain joined. Also, some features of Hyper-V may require domain services, such as live migration. You can virtualize your domain controlers by putting them in a VM, but remember that if you shut down your host the VM will be shut down and when the hyper-V host starts the DC won't be there when you start the host, not until you get the VM started. Also, best practice is to have more than one DC. So if you have 2 hyper-V hosts putting a DC in a VM on each will allow you to turn one of the hosts off and the VM on the other host will be available when the host starts again.

09:43:10 PDT


Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 trial software". Why is it saying it is a trial if Jeff said that it is free? Answer: did you go to http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/hyper-v-server/default.aspx the hyper-v server

core Is free.

09:43:24 PDT

Question: Hi. What is Hyper-V virtual switch called in VMM? Answer: Hi Erik, it's called Virtual Switches. Under VMs and Services -> Properties of each Host -> Virtual Switches.

Please see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn186234.aspx and also this is a good one:http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=37137

09:43:40 PDT

Question: What is drawback of using Visualization ? Answer: There are only benefits that enterprises will get by doing Virtualization. Not that you miss anything when you

virtualize your environment.

09:43:54 PDT


Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 trial software". Why is it saying it is a trial if Jeff said that it is free? Answer: That's a mistake on the site. We didn't even create a trial version. That's the full version.

09:44:46 PDT

Question: Server 2012 STANDARD license: VirtualServer1 + VirtualServer2 (same license as physical machine) +

W8Client1 (own licence) + VirtualServer3 (own license) -> allowed? ... or only 2 instances allowed? Answer: There is no technical difference between WS 2012 Standard & Datacenter. The only difference is that you

can run 2 Virtual Machine instances on Standard & Unlimited VMs on Datacenter.

09:45:20 PDT

Question: I am interested in whether you would please explicit on the Hyper-V replica feature and what do's and

don'ts that one should think of - could you do that? Answer: Thanks Richard, we need to discuss Replica and we'll get to that in a sec.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/hyper-v-server/default.aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn186234.aspx

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=37137


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09:45:31 PDT

Question: Can Hyper-V live migrate vmware VMs over to Hyper-V? Answer: Unfortunatrly, no. It is not possible

09:45:49 PDT

Question: Are there any plans to provide RESTful API for Hyper-V? Answer: Great question - the approach is via SCVMM, with the "SPF" suite which is now shipped with SP1, this is a

full REST API for VMM, and getting extended with support for other parts of SC.

09:45:52 PDT

Question: Is the “Service Provider Foundation” and its REST based WS intended to be used for programmatically

(remotely) manage Hyper-V hosts? Or is using WMI for Hyper-V management more powerful? Answer: Depending upon your needs you can choose SPF REST OData APIs. Otherwise you can use WMI &

PowerShell independent of SPF to manage Hyper-V Environment remotely.

09:46:20 PDT

Question: Can Hyper-V live migrate vmware VMs over to Hyper-V? Answer: No, but we have a couple of different options. We have SCVMM and we have a free tool called Microsoft

Virtual Machine Converter that can convert from VMware 4.x/5 to Hyper-V.

09:47:31 PDT

Question: What is the cost for SCVMM? Answer: The is a licence question to be honest. VMMM is sold in suite with 2 versions Std and Datacenter - you

should check the MS SC licencing site for more information.

09:48:12 PDT

Question: what is snapshot is it different from cloning , backup or image. how to differentiate? Answer: A VM snapshot is a point in time reference for that VM. It allows you to revert the VM to that point in time.

09:48:26 PDT

Question: I wish the same person would answer my questions................ Ok Avi raj ----What good is a free hyper-v if

you can not manage it? Answer: You can manage it from Win 8 using the free RSAT tools. You can manage it from Win Server 2012 or there

are some free third party utilities as well.

09:49:18 PDT

Question: Follow-up question on Jeff Woolsey answer: What are the plans for supporting the 5.1 version of

VMWare? Answer: Hi Richard. ESX 5.1 and vCenter 5.1 is supported in VMM 2012

SP1: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/gg697603.aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/library/gg697603.aspx


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09:49:48 PDT

Question: Re: Migrate a Cluster Wizard, how about dealing with processor differences? Answer: VM's can't migrate between vendors (Intel/AMD) however within the family you can always migrate up i.e.

from an older Intel to a newer Intel CPU. If you want to go from newer to older you can enable CPU computability which will limit the VM to only the common features allowing migration from newer to older.

09:50:54 PDT

Question: Can the Server 2012 shared storage (direct attached SMB3) be virtual systems running on the same

physical hosts that have Hyper-V 2012 installed? Answer: Yes. You can have a Windows 2012/Windows 8 virtual machine that is running on the same host that

provides the storage share. You cannot have the share as part of the same physical host.

09:51:09 PDT

Question: Ok now Jeff- II do not have 2012 or Windows 8. Answer: Here's a free local GUI that can run on MS HVS 2012. http://www.5nine.com/5nine-manager-for-hyper-v-

product.aspx

09:51:32 PDT

Question: Hi ZeroClient as Damian mention there are only two flavors now Datacenter and Standard edition. System

Center products won't come separately to be purchased anymore. Answer: That's correct. System Center 2012 is available as a single Product with all the 7 components. And it's

available in 2 Editions. Standard & Datacenter.

09:51:53 PDT

Question: Please tell me about vGPU passthrough/support in Hyper-V Answer: RemoteFX?

09:53:28 PDT

Question: Thank you Steven! But - did VMs have any Problems, when they are in a DC and the hyper-v not? Answer: No, there is no requirement for the host and VMs to be in the same domains or to all be domain joined or

not. If you are running a domain controller inside of a VM, this link should be helpful http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd363553(WS.10).aspx http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888794

09:53:49 PDT

Question: can you please discuss best backup practices - especially for large scale environment ? Answer: Check out this blog post on Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Best

Practices http://blogs.technet.com/b/askpfeplat/archive/2013/03/10/windows-server-2012-hyper-v-best-practices-in-easy-checklist-form.aspx

http://www.5nine.com/5nine-manager-for-hyper-v-product.aspx

http://www.5nine.com/5nine-manager-for-hyper-v-product.aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd363553(WS.10).aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd363553(WS.10).aspx

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888794

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askpfeplat/archive/2013/03/10/windows-server-2012-hyper-v-best-practices-in-easy-checklist-form.aspx



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09:54:05 PDT

Question: Its mean it(snap shot) keep only new or differentiating data ? Answer: Yes, Snapshots contain differences from the original Virtual machine. When you run off a snapshot,

anything that changes will be saved in this snapshot. If you switch back to the original, then the snapshot info is not available to it.

09:54:26 PDT

Question: Anthony Bartolo: does the working guest need to be the same version for the registry keys required for

WDF to match? This will be the only 2003 server... Answer: Yes the WDFs need to match in order to function properly.

09:54:45 PDT

Question: Can you please provide the URL for the Q&A. Answer: Hey Robert... If you mean the URL to open the Q&A into a separate window, click the button on the RIGHT

SIDE of the blue bar just above the text field where you type questions.

09:54:46 PDT

Question: can you please discuss best backup practices - especially for large scale environment ? Answer: Check out this blog on Windows Server 2012 Best

Practices http://blogs.technet.com/b/askpfeplat/archive/2013/03/10/windows-server-2012-hyper-v-best-practices-in-easy-checklist-form.aspx

09:55:26 PDT

Question: Is it a valid solution for an small Environment to use Hyper-V without SCVMM? I think VMM adds a lot of

complexity to a solution.... Even the demos today are done with native tools. Answer: You do not have to have SCVMM or VMM to do everything. Hyper-V, or Fialover Cluster, can provide most

all of the same things as you see

09:55:45 PDT

Question: What scenarios in Hyper-V replica are not supported? Answer: SQL server/Exchange is not supported

09:55:52 PDT

Question: Can automatic failover be used with hyperv replication? Answer: Hi Troy, Since we don't know when the site failover needs to happen, you can automate this using Microsoft

System Center 2012 SP1 Orchestrator. Please see:http://blogs.technet.com/b/building_clouds/archive/2013/02/11/automation-orchestrating-hyper-v-replica-with-system-center-for-planned-failover.aspx



http://blogs.technet.com/b/building_clouds/archive/2013/02/11/automation-orchestrating-hyper-v-replica-with-system-center-for-planned-failover.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/b/building_clouds/archive/2013/02/11/automation-orchestrating-hyper-v-replica-with-system-center-for-planned-failover.aspx


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09:56:08 PDT

Question: Can automatic failover be used with hyperv replication? Answer: If you are talking about Hyper-V Replica, no. It is not an automated process. You could script things if you

desire, but it is a manual process.

09:57:01 PDT

Question: Is it possible to provide HA for SQL server in hyper V VMs using CSV ? Answer: Guest clustering requires shared storage in the VM either iSCSI or virtual fibre channel.

09:57:57 PDT

Question: Is it possible to provide HA for SQL server in hyper V VMs using CSV ? Answer: Yes, fully supported and many customers do this. With the Scale Out File Server running on a Cluster, you

can have a SQL Server running and point the SQL databases to the SOFS share that is running on the CSV drive

09:58:17 PDT

Question: In the Help above, I read that "features of Hyper-V may require domain services, such as live migration".

Does this only apply to Server 2012/Hyper-V Server? I read somewhere that it's possible to live migrate to non-domain computers (e.g. workgroup computers) with System Center 2012. Is this true? Answer: Live migration requires domain authentication. VMM has a feature called quick migration which can work

across workgroup servers but does have some downtime for VM's.

09:58:21 PDT

Question: So your free Hyper-v tools are great but iI think VMware makes a little more sense. At least I dont need to

use 3rd party tools to manage it. This way I can still use Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Answer: Jack, you should be able to manage free Hyper-V Windows Server 2008 R2 and free Hyper-V Windows

Server 2012 with VMM 2012 SP1.

09:59:49 PDT

Question: Are we going to get the event voucher for MVA points for this event? Answer: Hey Goran... you bet. Check the FAQ for the link and code.

10:00:14 PDT

Question: ok but what about using the SQL native cluster capabilities ? Answer: Hi, this might help: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sqlalwayson/archive/2012/06/05/quickly-setup-sql-server-

alwayson-failover-cluster-instance-fci-in-hyper-v.aspx

10:00:27 PDT

Question: Hi Jack by allowing to use third party tools Microsoft allows you the flexibility to. This doesn't mean

windows cannot manage hyper-v remotely. Using the RSAT tools you can do this perfectly Answer: Correct

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sqlalwayson/archive/2012/06/05/quickly-setup-sql-server-alwayson-failover-cluster-instance-fci-in-hyper-v.aspx

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sqlalwayson/archive/2012/06/05/quickly-setup-sql-server-alwayson-failover-cluster-instance-fci-in-hyper-v.aspx


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10:01:24 PDT

Question: Is there a comparison or list where one can see what Hyper-V related powershell cmdlets are additionally

available through System Center? Answer: You can use Get-Command -module <VMM Module> to see all the available commands for VMM

10:02:03 PDT

Question: If everything is 'Free", wheres the catch?

[[REPLY:]the Free* is you still need a license for every server on the free hyper-v server. unless you buy windows server 2012 datacenter then all the VM's are free http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/4/B/04BD0EB1-42FE-488B-919F-3981EF9B2101/WS2012_Licensing-Pricing_Datasheet.pdf

10:03:02 PDT

Question: How about powershell script examples for common tasks? Build a VM, Setup replication, etc. Answer: You can visit TechNet Script Center to download sample scripts.

10:03:12 PDT

Question: Which WMI classes and/or service providers are additional made available by System Center 2012? Answer: Hi Daniel, VMM doesn't add new WMI Classes. It uses Hyper-V WMI Class and extra PowerShell cmdlets

to do advanced virtualization management that is being offered by VMM. Please see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj613358.aspx

10:03:55 PDT

Question: How about powershell script examples for common tasks? Build a VM, Setup replication, etc. Answer: check this TechNet blog site http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/hh922967.aspx

10:04:09 PDT

Question: Will SR-IOV compromise a NIC Adapter from being used by other VMs using Virtual Switch that depends

on that NIC ? [[REPLY:]Physical NICs that have SR-IOV support provide a number of SR-IOV queues. 16, 32, 64, etc. The number of SR-IOV VMs that a NIC can support is based on the hardware resources it provides. So, i could have 64 VMs accessing SR-IOV, if the NIC has 64 SR-IOV queues...

10:04:29 PDT

Question: So nothing is free Answer: Hi Jack, Hyper-V Server 2012 is free. You always have to license your VMs running Microsoft Windows

properly even if you run those VMs on other hypervisors.

10:06:10 PDT

Question: any link ? Answer: This should give you all the information you should

need. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/9296.hyper-v-sr-iov-overview.aspx

http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/4/B/04BD0EB1-42FE-488B-919F-3981EF9B2101/WS2012_Licensing-Pricing_Datasheet.pdf

http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/4/B/04BD0EB1-42FE-488B-919F-3981EF9B2101/WS2012_Licensing-Pricing_Datasheet.pdf



http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/hh922967.aspx

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/9296.hyper-v-sr-iov-overview.aspx


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10:06:36 PDT

Question: Hi ZeroClient can you explain your question little bit more about vGPU passthrough support in HYPER-V? Answer: Hyper-V includes RemoteFX which allows us to provide physical GPU resources within a VM. However, it's

not pass-through because pass-through has a bunch of limitations. No Live Migration, it doesn't scale (1:1 GPU to VM), can't save state VM, can't pause VM and the list goes on...

10:06:58 PDT

Question: Hi Jack HYPER-V server only version is fully free version with lot of features where most other hyper-visor

vendors charge premium for that. So there you save the big bucks over ther Answer: Correct

10:07:01 PDT

Question: Guys do you know when the Network Virtualization Gateway sample for VMM will be released at

Codeplex? Is it functional gateway that can work with WS2012?

Answer: Great Question, this is going to happen very soon. of course we can not mention the dates. so, the

horrid answer is - stay tuned...

10:08:07 PDT

Question: What is the cost of integrating Hyper-V into SCOM, SCVMM, SCCM? Answer: Hi, here's the licensing and pricing guide on

Microsoft.com http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/1/1/11128EC7-2BE7-480C-9D46-4ECECA9E481A/System%20Center%202012%20Licensing%20Datasheet.pdf

10:08:14 PDT

Question: > Quoted question: Will SR-IOV compromise a NIC Adapter from being used by other VMs using Virtual Switch that

depends on that NIC ? [[REPLY:]Physical NICs that have SR-IOV support provide a number of SR-IOV queues. 16, 32, 64, etc. The number of SR-IOV VMs that a NIC can support is based on the hardware resources it provides. So, i could have 64 VMs accessing SR-IOV, if the NIC has 64 SR-IOV queues... Understood, but does this concepts apply to the use of a unique NIC to be used by multiple VMs, where some are configured as SR-IOV and others as Virtual Switch. ? Answer: This should answer a lot of questions you

have http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/9296.hyper-v-sr-iov-overview.aspx

10:09:01 PDT

Question: Here is the support for Hyper-V replica for SQL servers http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956893 Answer: Correct

10:10:33 PDT

Question: Correct free afterr you purchace SCVMM or (Limited time demo) or purchace Server 2012 . Thank you M$ Answer: Hi Jack, you don't have to buy SCVMM.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/1/1/11128EC7-2BE7-480C-9D46-4ECECA9E481A/System%20Center%202012%20Licensing%20Datasheet.pdf

http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/1/1/11128EC7-2BE7-480C-9D46-4ECECA9E481A/System%20Center%202012%20Licensing%20Datasheet.pdf

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/9296.hyper-v-sr-iov-overview.aspx

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956893


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10:10:52 PDT

Question: Anthony Bartolo: the sc query wdf01000 command returned "The specified service does not exist as an

installed service." This is Server 2003 R2 64-bit. Does that make a difference? Where should I start to be sure WDF is installed? Answer: Please make sure you have SP2 installed

10:11:10 PDT

Question: > Quoted question: Anthony Bartolo: the sc query wdf01000 command returned "The specified service does not exist as an installed service." This is Server 2003 R2 64-bit. Does that make a difference? Where should I start to be sure WDF is installed? > Quoted answer: Please make sure you have SP2 installed Answer: http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/09/07/getting-started-with-hyper-v-server-2012-hyperv-

virtualization-itpro.aspx#.UVxicpnD9aQ

10:12:44 PDT

Question: Is there a way to manage an Hyper-V 2012 server from Windows 7 ?

[[REPLY:]Each version can only be done from the same version of OS or the same version of the RSAT Tools. So you must have the 2012 RSAT Tools installed to manage a 2012 Hyper-V

10:13:03 PDT

Question: Hi, I asked a question regarding RSAT. Is it not covered here? Answer: Hi, Sorry, I didn't see your question. RSAT tools needs to be installed on Windows 8 client. You can also

use a Windows Server 2012 for Remote Server Management. Please see: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=28972

10:13:23 PDT

Question: Is there a way to manage an Hyper-V 2012 server from Windows 7 ? Answer: here is a great link to start your

management http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/09/07/getting-started-with-hyper-v-server-2012-hyperv-virtualization-itpro.aspx#.UVxi1DP8K70

10:14:06 PDT

Question: Thanks Damian I knew that you will have more information

Answer: Shh, cant let the secret our just yet, but the demo that's coming is Awsome!

10:22:04 PDT

Question: Can you post the links here that Symon last mentioned the aka.ms/ Answer: The links are all in the slides posted to the FAQ... Check that out... Thanks!

http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/09/07/getting-started-with-hyper-v-server-2012-hyperv-virtualization-itpro.aspx#.UVxicpnD9aQ




http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/09/07/getting-started-with-hyper-v-server-2012-hyperv-virtualization-itpro.aspx#.UVxi1DP8K70

http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/09/07/getting-started-with-hyper-v-server-2012-hyperv-virtualization-itpro.aspx#.UVxi1DP8K70


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10:22:18 PDT

Question: Great session, thank you all! Answer: Thanks so much! See you online next time.

10:23:55 PDT

Question: Jack C - you don't need to purchase SCVMM to use Hyper-V

server: http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/09/07/getting-started-with-hyper-v-server-2012-hyperv-virtualization-itpro.aspx#.UVxicpnD9aQ Answer: Correct.



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