Software Defined Storage with Storage Spaces Direct in Windows Server 2016
On Microsoft Mechanics, take a look at the latest updates to software-defined storage with Storage Spaces Direct, new with Windows Server 2016. Watch as Elden Christensen (Principal Program Manager, Windows Server) explains the advantages in terms of cost, performance, and reliability. Also, find out what your deployment options are from hyper-converge or branch offices to converge for enterprise scale workloads. Finally, you'll see how this applies to disaster recovery.
Beginning SDN
Hello! I have just gone through the SDN demo, and scripts to create a test environment with all of the 2016 SDN capabilities. However I am finding it overkill for what I need- and I am unsure how to setup something simpler. We have been on Hyper-V since the beginning and are wanting to migrate to a more hybrid approach where we can run VMS in Azure and on Prem. We still have a legacy network design that is not very cloud conducive. Our main sub 10.0.0.0/24 includes all VMS and physical servers, with the exception of Hyper-V Hosts which I made a VLAN for. Our client workstations connect via 10.0.1.0/24. My goal is to create a separate network for VMS that is reachable via 10.0.1.0/24 -- I don't need all the SLB at this point. As well as a separate network for Dev/Testing etc. Then once I get Azure onboard I can create my connection to it and run a VM either on prem or on Azure and have it keep the same IP It sounds like I need the gateway role and a network controller. But I can't figure out what I need to do. Any thoughts? Thanks!Exploring Nano Server for Windows Server 2016 with Jeffrey Snover
Microsoft Chief Architect, Enterprise Cloud, Jeffrey Snover, takes a closer look at Nano server - the secure new headless deployment option for Windows Server 2016. He demonstrates how it gives you the lightest and fastest option with significantly fewer patches and reboots. Watch as he shows you how to customize Nano Server for your next generation apps and highlights your management options from PowerShell to remote management.PowerShell Open Source and Editor of Choice
If you're interest to learn what PowerShell Open Source, check links below: https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/tree/master/docs/learning-powershell https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/blob/master/docs/installation/windows.md Now, this is all about PowerShell 6.0 (not Windows PowerShell) but there's a version for Windows available. This open source version can be installed along side Windows PowerShell on Windows 8 or greater. Also, you can contribute in providing feedback enhancements and bug fixes as is all available in GIthub. You just need an email account and start contributing. Now, because this version of PowerShell, you install it on Linux and Mac OS. So, for creating, and executing PowerShell scripts, you can use Visual Studio Code editor in non-Windows OS's. Please check my 3 part blog series on how to execute PowerShell in VS Code in Linux and Windows: http://www.maxtblog.com/ I hope you'll find the blog interesting as I'm showing how to customize VS Code for working with PowerShell. If you need more information about VS Code, check this link: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs#vscodeIntroduction to Shielded Virtual Machines in Windows Server 2016
Microsoft’s Principal Program Manager, Dean Wells offers a demo-rich look at Shielded Virtual Machines (VMs), new with Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V. Watch as he demonstrates the types of attacks that are possible today and then walks you through how things change with Shielded VMs. This includes the protection of Virtual Machines against malicious Hyper-V admins and malware attacks in both the public and private Cloud. Dean also describes how the tech works to help you to ensure that the Hyper-V fabric that's running your Shielded VMs is healthy. He also shows you how you can build an infrastructure that runs Shielded VMs to achieve a guarded fabric.
