A Rookie-level presentation on Virtualization, and a sneak peek Cloud Computing.
This is a presentation created for a seminar presentation on Cloud and Virtualization Technologies.
Under normal conditions, this presentation may take upto 20-40 mins to complete.
Created and presented in Oct 2014.
A virtual machine (VM) is a software program or operating system that not only exhibits the behavior of a separate computer but is also capable of performing tasks such as running applications and programs like a separate computer.
Designing an Update-Friendly MSI InstallationFlexera
In this white paper, you will learn about designing your original Windows Installer setup project to best prepare it for future upgrades, and how to design upgrade packages to install later versions of your products. It will also provide an introduction to the different types of updates supported by Windows Installer. Finally, at times throughout the white paper it will explain how InstallShield® from Flexera Software can assist with the installation and update authoring process.
TDF Professional Conf 2010 - Rapid Windows 7 Deploymentsjimboks
Introduction to using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 (MDT, formerly Business Desktop Deployment) for imaging of desktops and rapid upgrades and deployments of Windows 7.
Virtualization using VMWare WorkstationHitesh Gupta
This presentation contains an introductory view of techniques in virtualization and its implementation using VMWARE Workstation. So, if you are a complete beginner in this field, you may find this useful. If you need an accompanying 70 page document file, please feel free to ask.
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I have used official VMWARE theme with permission and copyright information attached along with.
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Session which I took while in Hewlett-Packard. This was for introducing the team-mates and colleagues to various virtualization technologies and basics.
Principles of Virtualization - Introduction to Virtualization Software Rubal Sagwal
Introduction to virtualization Software:
-Introduction to Vsphere
-ESXi
- Types of Hyper-visor
-VCenter Server
-Vsphere client
-Introduction to HYPER-V.
Dell PowerEdge R920 and Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Migration and Benefits GuidePrincipled Technologies
The latest Dell PowerEdge R920 server is designed to provide highly scalable performance for large enterprises, with greater memory capacity, improved and expanded attached storage options, and processor architectures designed for high availability. Microsoft SQL Server 2014 is the perfect companion software to take advantage of the Dell PowerEdge R920’s impressive specifications. Upgrading has never looked more attractive, and with hardware/software upgrades must come data migration.
Migrating legacy database applications to the latest database technologies on newer Dell server platforms is a common task for businesses upgrading their hardware/software stack. As this guide shows, the process is straightforward and the cost benefits can be enormous. We calculated the savings attainable from multiple consolidation ratios, as well as how long it would take to pay off the replacement server. We found that a consolidation ratio of 13 to 1 could yield $531,725 in software savings, many times the cost of the replacement hardware itself. So not only will the business benefit from the massively-scalable current-generation Dell server technology paired with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 running SQL Server 2014, but you can save money in the process.
A Rookie-level presentation on Virtualization, and a sneak peek Cloud Computing.
This is a presentation created for a seminar presentation on Cloud and Virtualization Technologies.
Under normal conditions, this presentation may take upto 20-40 mins to complete.
Created and presented in Oct 2014.
A virtual machine (VM) is a software program or operating system that not only exhibits the behavior of a separate computer but is also capable of performing tasks such as running applications and programs like a separate computer.
Designing an Update-Friendly MSI InstallationFlexera
In this white paper, you will learn about designing your original Windows Installer setup project to best prepare it for future upgrades, and how to design upgrade packages to install later versions of your products. It will also provide an introduction to the different types of updates supported by Windows Installer. Finally, at times throughout the white paper it will explain how InstallShield® from Flexera Software can assist with the installation and update authoring process.
TDF Professional Conf 2010 - Rapid Windows 7 Deploymentsjimboks
Introduction to using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 (MDT, formerly Business Desktop Deployment) for imaging of desktops and rapid upgrades and deployments of Windows 7.
Virtualization using VMWare WorkstationHitesh Gupta
This presentation contains an introductory view of techniques in virtualization and its implementation using VMWARE Workstation. So, if you are a complete beginner in this field, you may find this useful. If you need an accompanying 70 page document file, please feel free to ask.
*******************
I have used official VMWARE theme with permission and copyright information attached along with.
**********************
Session which I took while in Hewlett-Packard. This was for introducing the team-mates and colleagues to various virtualization technologies and basics.
Principles of Virtualization - Introduction to Virtualization Software Rubal Sagwal
Introduction to virtualization Software:
-Introduction to Vsphere
-ESXi
- Types of Hyper-visor
-VCenter Server
-Vsphere client
-Introduction to HYPER-V.
Dell PowerEdge R920 and Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Migration and Benefits GuidePrincipled Technologies
The latest Dell PowerEdge R920 server is designed to provide highly scalable performance for large enterprises, with greater memory capacity, improved and expanded attached storage options, and processor architectures designed for high availability. Microsoft SQL Server 2014 is the perfect companion software to take advantage of the Dell PowerEdge R920’s impressive specifications. Upgrading has never looked more attractive, and with hardware/software upgrades must come data migration.
Migrating legacy database applications to the latest database technologies on newer Dell server platforms is a common task for businesses upgrading their hardware/software stack. As this guide shows, the process is straightforward and the cost benefits can be enormous. We calculated the savings attainable from multiple consolidation ratios, as well as how long it would take to pay off the replacement server. We found that a consolidation ratio of 13 to 1 could yield $531,725 in software savings, many times the cost of the replacement hardware itself. So not only will the business benefit from the massively-scalable current-generation Dell server technology paired with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 running SQL Server 2014, but you can save money in the process.
Domain Services for Windows: Best Practices for Windows InteroperabilityNovell
Attend this session to learn how Domain Services for Windows can help you enhance Windows interoperability. Find out how to design trees and forests for Domain Services for Windows, how to integrate it into existing Novell eDirectory trees, how to leverage deployment methods that support application access and much more. We'll also discuss how you can deploy Domain Services for Windows with Citrix, VMware and NetApp.
Hyper-V vs. vSphere: Understanding the DifferencesSolarWinds
For more information on Virtualization Manager visit: http://www.solarwinds.com/virtualization-manager.aspx
Watch this webcast: http://www.solarwinds.com/resources/webcasts/hyper-v-vs-vsphere-understanding-the-differences.html
Watch this webinar with Scott Lowe, Founder and Managing Consultant at The 1610 Group, and SolarWinds virtualization expert Jonathan Reeve where they discuss “Hyper-V vs. vSphere: Understanding the differences.”
The virtualization market is abuzz with talk of different hypervisors – most prominently VMware ESX® versus Microsoft Hyper-V®, who together own over 90% of the market. Small and medium businesses are already moving quickly toward Hyper-V, and a growing number of larger organizations are beginning to put plans in place to transition some portion of their environment from ESX to Hyper-V.
In this webcast we explore the reasons for these changes and the ecosystems for these two platforms both now and in the future. We also take a look ahead to what is known about Hyper-V 3.0 and why it warrants an even deeper look when evaluating hypervisors for your future virtualization deployments.
VMWare on VMWare - How VMware IT Implemented Micro-Segmentation and Deployed ...VMware
VMware IT implemented micro-segmentation using NSX Distributed Firewall to secure production applications and deployed NSX in a large-scale internal private cloud environment. We will review use cases for micro-segmentation such as SAP and discuss design considerations. We will outline our approach for finalizing the firewall policy model using Log Insight for firewall traffic monitoring and analytics and discuss roles and responsibilities and lessons learned. Please join us to learn how VMware secured its business services by leveraging NSX and scaled its internal private cloud deployment using NSX features. We will discuss the design, technical and organizational considerations of one of the world’s largest deployments of NSX for vSphere (hosting over 20,000 VMs). We will review the decisions involved in deploying new NSX environments and how VMware’s internal private cloud leverages NSX edge firewalling to achieve a scalable, multi-tenant security model.
Implementing a Hyper-V Virtualization InfrastructureASPE, Inc.
Virtualization is a hot topic today and for good reason. Using virtualization technologies organizations can reduce costs while increasing service provision and technical capabilities. Hyper-V, Microsoft’s latest offering in the virtualization market, presents a whole new virtual machine technology in the Microsoft product line. Comparable to VMware’s ESX server solution, Hyper-V comes out-of-the-box with Windows 2008 Server systems and can integrate with other Microsoft management tools such as System Center and group policies.
In this webinar, we will introduce you to the features and benefits of Hyper-V and you will gain important knowledge including:
· Hardware requirements of Hyper-V
· Benefits of Hyper-V over Virtual Server 2005
· Management options for large-scale implementations
· Deployment planning
· Keys to performance within virtual machines
As the invited speaker during Microsoft Technical Partner Community Event @Microsoft KLCC Auditorium , i have presented 3 Key Area: Scalability,Mobility and Delivery High Availabili
This presentation is prepared for anyone that needs to basic information about Microsoft virtualization solutions and VDI solutions on Hyper-V, Remote protocols and compatible devices.
Vitalization & HP TippingPoint
Virtual Firewall for Virtual machines, to validate the east west communications. As growth is tremendous in ES communication than legacy Datacenter architects more focus on North South traffic.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Neuro-symbolic is not enough, we need neuro-*semantic*Frank van Harmelen
Neuro-symbolic (NeSy) AI is on the rise. However, simply machine learning on just any symbolic structure is not sufficient to really harvest the gains of NeSy. These will only be gained when the symbolic structures have an actual semantics. I give an operational definition of semantics as “predictable inference”.
All of this illustrated with link prediction over knowledge graphs, but the argument is general.
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a buttonDianaGray10
Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
And...
Speakers:
Akshay Agnihotri, Product Manager
Charlie Greenberg, Host
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
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In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
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As AI technology is pushing into IT I was wondering myself, as an “infrastructure container kubernetes guy”, how get this fancy AI technology get managed from an infrastructure operational view? Is it possible to apply our lovely cloud native principals as well? What benefit’s both technologies could bring to each other?
Let me take this questions and provide you a short journey through existing deployment models and use cases for AI software. On practical examples, we discuss what cloud/on-premise strategy we may need for applying it to our own infrastructure to get it to work from an enterprise perspective. I want to give an overview about infrastructure requirements and technologies, what could be beneficial or limiting your AI use cases in an enterprise environment. An interactive Demo will give you some insides, what approaches I got already working for real.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
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We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with Parameters
Difference between standlone hyper-v vs role based
1. Microsoft HYPER-V solution
Microsoft virtualization [HYPER-V] is available as standalone product and also as „role‟ based
on a Server Class Windows Operating system.
What is Hyper-V?
Hyper-V is a Windows technology that enables you to create multiple virtual machines on a
single physical x64 computer running Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008
R2, or Windows Server 2012/R2.
So, what is the difference?
The standalone Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 & R2, 2012 & R2: [Free]
This is a Stand-alone Microsoft Virtualization product [comparable to a Server Core
installation in terms of foot print] with the hypervisor installed. But, it does not contain the
robust set of features and roles as the Windows Server operating system, along with limited
scaling than full version of Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V role enabled. But it‟s a great
solution for smaller businesses. But, you need to think about all the Guest OS licenses, so not
all is FREE!
Two fantastic articles can give you more insight & get you started:
Introducing Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 - Part 1 :
http://www.elmajdal.net/win2k8/installing_microsoft_hyper_v_server_2008.aspx
Introducing Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 - Part 2 : Configuration
http://www.elmajdal.net/win2k8/Configuring_Microsoft_Hyper_V_Server_2008.aspx
HYPER-V as a role [On Windows 2008 & R2, 2012 & R2] [Licensed]
Hyper-V is also available as a “role” in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008
R2, and Windows Server 2012/R2 versions.
When the Hyper-V role is installed, the host OS becomes [or turned into] the "Parent
Partition" (a quasi-virtual machine), and the “Hypervisor” partition is placed between the
parent partition and the hardware. As a result, it is not recommended to install additional
(non-Hyper-V and/or VDI related) roles. It‟s more important to know how Microsoft HYPER-V
Licensing works before deciding which OS version to choose from. Go to last page for more
info.
2. What the hell are 'TYPE1' & 'TYPE2' Hypervisors?
Hypervisor – „A layer of software‟ also called VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) that sits between
the hardware and one or more operating systems. Its primary job is to provide isolated
execution environments called partitions. The hypervisor controls and arbitrates access to the
underlying hardware.
Type 1 and Type 2 are called so, depending upon whether an underlying operating system is
present or not.
Type 1 hypervisor run directly on the hardware with VM resources provided by the
hypervisor, as shown in the figure below.
Example:
VMware ESXi and Citrix XenServer, Microsoft HYPER-V etc.
Courtesy: Wikipedia
In Simpler words: This type of hypervisors runs directly on the host's hardware to control the
hardware and to manage guest operating systems. A guest operating-system thus runs on
another level [level 2] above the hypervisor.
3. Type 2 hypervisor runs on a host operating system to provide virtualization services.
Example:
Sun VirtualBox, VMware workstation and Microsoft Virtual PC etc.
Courtesy: Wikipedia
In Simpler words: This type of hypervisors runs within a conventional operating-system
environment. With the hypervisor layer as a distinct second software level, guest operating-
systems run at the third level.
You might ask, – Is HYPER-V really TYPE1?
Ans: HYPER-V is indeed TYPE1 hypervisor. This is b'cos "Hypervisor partition is placed between
the parent partition and the hardware" and therefore it runs directly on top on bare-metal
hardware.
Reason - Microsoft Hyper-V hypervisor loads prior to the management operating-system, and
any virtual environments created run directly on the hypervisor, not via the management
[Windows 2008/2012] operating-system.
Management Operating system [Windows Server 2008] also called parent partition is „actually
virtualized‟ to manage the Type 1 Hyper-V hypervisor that is running beneath it directly on
top of hardware.
Hyper-V Architecture
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc768520(v=bts.10).aspx
4. USEFUL LINKS
This Microsoft discussion forum covers most of the queries around this topic:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/84d19d90-4afe-43a3-
8271-df30503004a0/whats-the-difference-between-hyperv-versions?forum=winserverhyperv
Identifying Hyper-V Version
http://www.elmajdal.net/Win2k8/Identifying_Hyper-V_Version.aspx
Installing Hyper-V and Deploying Windows Server 2008 as Your First Virtual Machine - Part I
http://www.elmajdal.net/win2k8/Installing_HyperV_and_Deploying_Windows_Server_2008_a
s_Your_First_Virtual_Machine_Part_I.aspx
Installing Hyper-V and Deploying Windows Server 2008 as Your First Virtual Machine - Part II
http://www.elmajdal.net/win2k8/Installing_HyperV_and_Deploying_Windows_Server_2008_a
s_Your_First_Virtual_Machine_Part_II.aspx
An Introduction to Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2008.10.hyperv.aspx
Download & Evaluate Windows Server 2012 R2 here: [Give it a try]
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/evalcenter/dn205286.aspx
Hyper-V‟s Actual Hardware Requirements
http://www.altaro.com/hyper-v/hyper-vs-actual-hardware-requirements/
5. HYPER-V 2012 LICENSING MODEL
Guest operating systems that are supported on a Hyper-V virtual
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc794868(WS.10).aspx
Linux Virtual Machines on Hyper-V
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn531030.aspx
http://blogs.technet.com/b/schadinio/archive/2012/06/26/windows-server-2012-hyper-v-
list-of-supported-client-os.aspx
For latest Pricing & details on Windows 2012R2:
Windows_Server_2012_R2_Licensing_Datasheet
Courtesy: Microsoft
Courtesy: http://en.wikipedia.org/
Courtesy: http://www.elmajdal.net/
ashwinwriter@gmail.com
April, 2014