Introduction To Virtualization_MVP Jabez Gan

Introduction to Virtualization
With extra focus on Windows 7!
By Jabez Gan
MVP, MCSE03, MCITP, MCTS Vista

Virtualization? WT_ is that?
Virtualization Differences
Virtualization in Windows 7
System Requirements for Windows Virtual PC
VHD Native boot
Resources
Q&A
Agenda

Abstraction of the computer hardware – HAL
1 physical hardware,
Multiple OS,
Running Concurrently
Hardware assisted virtualization
Software assisted virtualization
Usage:
Server consolidation
Development testing
Virtualization? WT_ is that?

Hyper-V, Windows Virtual PC (Win 7)
Software assisted virtualization
Virtual Server 2005, Virtual PC 2007
Virtualization Differences

Windows Virtual PC
XP Mode
Virtualization in Windows 7

Hardware virtualization is supported and enabled
Intel VT or AMD-V
Win7 Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate
SecurAble
System Requirements for Windows V PC

Windows Virtual PC
Demo

Allows the booting of VHD files
Requires Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
Steps:
1. Create VHD (diskpart.exe)
2. Attach VHD
3. Imagex install.wim (Windows AIK)
4. Detach VHD
5. Add into BOOTBCD (bcdedit.exe)
VHD Native Boot

VHD Native Boot
Demo

Windows Automated Installation Kit for Win7:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=696dd665-9f76-4177-a811-39c26d3b3b34&displaylang=en
XP Mode Download
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx
Native VHD Boot Deployment Scenarios:
http://blogs.technet.com/michw/attachment/3270048.ashx
Resources

Q&A