Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1
Quick Start Guide Operating Environment ........................................................................ 1
Guide Scenario ................................................................................................................... 2
Guide Goal .......................................................................................................................... 3
STEP 1: Install the Hardware ................................................................................................ 4
Connecting to the Network ................................................................................................ 4
Adapter Fault Tolerant Teams ........................................................................................... 4
Switch Fault Tolerant Teams ............................................................................................. 5
Adaptive Load Balancing Teams ....................................................................................... 5
Configuring Power Inputs ................................................................................................... 5
STEP 2: Install the Operating System ................................................................................... 7
The Post-IPL Procedure ...................................................................................................... 7
Using Group Policy to Disable Automatic Updates ........................................................... 8
Configuring Windows for Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 ....................................................... 9
STEP 3: Configure the Server Hardware ............................................................................. 11
Disk Mirroring ................................................................................................................... 11
Network Adapter Teaming ............................................................................................... 13
STEP 4: Install and Configure Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 ................................................. 15
Installing Virtual Server ................................................................................................... 16
Virtual Server Web Application ........................................................................................ 16
STEP 5: Installing and Configuring the Guest Virtual Machines ......................................... 19
Resource Assignment ...................................................................................................... 21
Creating the Virtual Machines ......................................................................................... 22
Virtual Machine Additions ................................................................................................ 22
Domain Controller (DC1) Build Checklist ......................................................................... 23
File Server (FS1) Build Checklist ..................................................................................... 23
Email Server (EX1) Build Checklist .................................................................................. 24
Limit Virtual Machine Processor Usage .......................................................................... 25
Relative Weight ................................................................................................................ 25
Reserved Capacity ........................................................................................................... 25
Maximum Capacity ........................................................................................................... 26
Configure Save State and Automatic Restart .................................................................. 26
Next Steps ........................................................................................................................ 27
Additional Resources ........................................................................................................... 28
The NECAM Online Server Support Guide ........................................................................ 28
The Microsoft Virtual Server Website .............................................................................. 28
Virtual Server Community ................................................................................................ 28
