04-28-2009 15:28
janiquec
Download Samples of the MS Press Windows Server 2008 Hyper-v Resource Kit
Many of you have asked for yet another update on the release of the Microsoft Press Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Resource Kit that I’ve been working on along with my co-author, Robert Larson, an Architect in the Microsoft Consulting Services. I am very happy to let all of you know that Microsoft Press is putting the final touches on the book and is on track for a June 10 release! And it looks like our page count may be close to 800 pages! We were very focused (as was the case with the Virtual Server 2005 R2 Resource Kit) on making sure you got great value when you spent your hard-earned dollars buying this book, so we included a balanced mix of technical details with step-by-step procedures on how to use Hyper-V features. We also covered integration with other Microsoft applications like System Center Data Protection Manager SP1 and System Center Virtual Machine Manager. We hope we hit the target and look forward to your comments. A companion CD is included with the book and it will contain an electronic version of the book along with bonus material that includes scripts discussed in various chapters.
While you still have to wait a few more weeks before you can get your hands on an actual hardcopy of the book, Microsoft Press provided me with a near-final draft of the table of contents (no page numbers, but it is complete in terms of content), and a final draft of Chapter 2 titled “Hyper-V Overview”. I wanted to share these with you right away, so I’ve posted both files (in PDF format) on the Doing IT Virtual website. You can download them now!
In a few weeks, I will post another sample chapter, Chapter 8 titled “Moving from Virtual Server 2005 R2 to Hyper-V”, and that should tide you over until you can get your hardcopy! So make sure to check back to get your copy of the chapter. However, don’t worry, I know you are busy, so I will also post an update on this blog as soon as Chapter 8 is available for download.
If you want to be one of the first to get a hardcopy, visit your favorite online retailer to pre-order the book. Of course, both Amazon and Barnes and Noble (those I frequent the most) can take your pre-order!
If you have any questions or comments, send them to askme@doingitvirtual.com.
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