Imagine a world in which people and computers can access the resources they need the moment they need them, and in which companies can mobilize and manage the resources of their entire infrastructure, both virtual and physical, to meet fast-moving business demands. Welcome to the world of virtualization.
Microsoft provides an end-to-end suite of virtualization products and technologies—united by a centralized, policy-based management system. To help you deploy and manage the latest Microsoft virtualization products—Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and Microsoft System Center (including Virtual Machine Manager 2008 and Microsoft Desktop and Application Virtualization)—Microsoft Learning offers a complete set of training, resources, and streamlined certification paths. Explore our offerings.
Check this section often for new and limited-time, special offers for training on Microsoft virtualization.
Now, back by popular demand, the Second Shot offer provides you with a free retake exam if you do not pass an IT professional or developer certification exam the first time. You must take the first and (if necessary) the retake exam before June 30, 2010.
Learn about Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization, and Microsoft Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. Register to download Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions, written by industry expert Mitch Tulloch along with the Microsoft virtualization teams.
Take clinics in the Microsoft E-Learning Collection 6333: Exploring Microsoft Virtualization Technologies, including:
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A Learning Plan is a collection of training resources that are organized into an interactive path that focuses on your specific learning needs. Created by Microsoft experts, Learning Plans save you time by organizing the most relevant training content into a self-guided path. Resources include online courses, instructor-led classes, books, and articles.
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Microsoft Certification is an ideal way to display your skills in a new technology. Earn a certification to demonstrate your understanding of virtualization technologies, and inspire confidence in hiring managers.
Browse through all certifications for virtualization (Learning Catalog)
Classroom training is designed to help you build expertise with the help of world-class learning content. Classroom training includes "First Look" courses and classes. The authorized source for Microsoft training, Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions are uniquely positioned to help you develop expertise on the latest Microsoft technology through classroom training; online, instructor-led training; and facilitated, blended learning solutions.
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If you learn best independently, Official Microsoft E-Learning courses provide a simple and effective way to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. Use e-learning courses to improve your skills, prepare for a project or an exam, or earn certifications on virtualization technologies. Most e-learning courses include hands-on virtual labs.
Browse through all Microsoft E-Learning for virtualization (Learning Catalog)
If you want to learn more about Microsoft virtualization but do not have much time, try Microsoft Learning Snacks. Learning Snacks are short, interactive presentations about popular topics that are created by Microsoft Learning experts. Each Snack is delivered using innovative Microsoft Silverlight technology and includes various media, such as animations and recorded demos. At the end of each presentation, you can view additional Snacks, learn more about the topic, or visit a related Web site.
Note To view Learning Snacks, you need to install Microsoft Silverlight and enable pop-up windows.
The concept of virtualization can be applied to machines, enterprise storage, networks, applications, and desktops. In any scenario, virtualization benefits the IT organization most when it is applied within a comprehensive virtualization strategy. The diverse scenarios shown in the following table provide a complete toolset for the administrator.
Microsoft Learning product
Server virtualization
Virtualization management
Application virtualization
Desktop virtualization
Virtualization strategy
Certification exams
Exam 70-652: TS: Windows Server 2008 Virtualization, Configuring
Exam 70-403: TS: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring
Exam 70-656: TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring
Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring*
Instructor-led training
Course 6422: Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
Course 6331: Deploying and Managing Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Course 7197: Managing Enterprise Desktops Using the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
Course 6428: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services
E-Learning
Collection 6319: Configuring Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008
Collection 6896: Configuring Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008
Clinic 6335: Exploring Microsoft Application Virtualization
Collection 6428: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services
Collection 6333: Exploring Microsoft Virtualization Technologies
Books from Microsoft Press
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Resource Kit(ISBN: 9780735625174)
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-652): Configuring Windows Server Virtualization (ISBN: 9780735626799)
Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services Resource Kit (ISBN: 9780735625853)
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-643): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure (ISBN: 9780735625112)
Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions – from the Desktop to the Datacenter (ISBN: 9780735693371)
*A portion of this exam validates Terminal Services skills.
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