Master Microsoft's Full Set of Virtualization Tools

With Microsoft's powerful virtualization suite, you can virtualize from the data center to the desktop. Hyper-V, VDI, App-V, and the rest of Microsoft's virtualization tools allow you to create a more efficient, cost-effective infrastructure. This information-packed book, written by an expert team of Microsoft virtualization insiders, is your step-by-step guide to these technologies, including how to apply them to different environments and how to use them to improve productivity and cut costs.

Coverage includes:

* Getting up to speed on Windows Server® 2008 R2 Hyper-V, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtual- ization (MED-V)
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Setting up physical machines for a Hyper-V environment, planning the virtual infrastructure, and managing it
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Exploring App-V and streaming—and when they make sense for your environment
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Mastering virtualized desktop infrastructures, including both client- and server-hosted
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Installing, configuring, deploying, and accessing Remote Desktop Services, MED-V, and VDI
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Using best practices to ensure high availability

Harness the Power of Virtualization for Your Enterprise

Extend Virtualization Beyond Servers into Desktops and Applications

Learn Essential Techniques and Best Practices from Microsoft Experts

Explore Both Client- and Server-Hosted Desktop Virtualization

Reinforce Your Skills with Real-World Example