Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• Processor resource management from CPU to vCPU

  Traditionally, CPUs used one thread and consisted of a single core, but now, they can be hyper-threaded, hold more cores and can be abstracted in virtual environments.  Continue Reading

• Achieve the best VM networking performance

  Start by using multiple NICs and organizing complementary VMs on the same host. Also, consider reserving network traffic by type and using hardware support for virtualization.  Continue Reading

• Storage I/O control and other strategies to prevent VM storage problems

  Ensure adequate VM storage resources by reducing VM count per LUN, using queue depth throttling, limiting disk requests, enabling SIOC features and monitoring storage latency.  Continue Reading

• Optimize memory resources in your virtual environment

  Beyond allocating the right amount of memory to each workload, virtualization administrators have the option of using various memory management techniques.  Continue Reading

• Make the most of your vCPU resources with these tips

  Be sure to provision the right virtual CPUs to a VM and be aware of processor hyper-threading. Also, use CPU affinity strategically and scale out rather than up.  Continue Reading

• Force a full or delta Azure AD synchronization with these methods

  PowerShell is just one way to trigger AD synchronization when troubleshooting, making configuration changes or ensuring a consistent copy of on-premises AD.  Continue Reading

• Take advantage of new functionalities for Hyper-V Generation 2 VMs

  Windows Server 2016 provides advanced security for VMs and enables the user to boot Linux VMs securely and to hot add and remove network cards and memory.  Continue Reading

• Solve these common NIC team problems in Hyper-V

  Before you encounter noncompliant hardware, integrated security errors and configuration issues, read this expert advice so you know what to do when the time comes.  Continue Reading

• What features does Hyper-V NIC teaming support?

  NIC support for a VMQ and HNV are just a couple features that further improve performance and reliability. Learn more about these technologies so you can use them effectively.  Continue Reading

• Configure NIC teaming with different modes in Hyper-V

  The switch independent mode uses different switches and can support both active/active and active/standby operation, while the dependent mode only uses one switch.  Continue Reading

• Why should you use Hyper-V NIC teaming in your virtual environment?

  NIC teaming in Windows Server 2016 allows administrators to achieve greater network bandwidth and fault tolerance and can be easily managed through PowerShell, among other tools.  Continue Reading

• Use PowerShell when working with Hyper-V checkpoints

  With just a PowerShell cmdlet or two, you can create Hyper-V checkpoints, get a list of all existing checkpoints for a VM or revert a VM to a specific checkpoint.  Continue Reading

• When should you deploy containerized applications?

  Cleanly divided and straightforward applications are good candidates for a container-based deployment, whereas complex applications pose more challenges.  Continue Reading

• Container performance troubleshooting challenges and tips

  Assessing the impact of containers on application workloads can be extremely challenging, partially because of how quickly containers are spun up and down compared to VMs.  Continue Reading

• What container management tools can you use in virtual environments?

  There are many tools that help with container orchestration, but it's important to review all the features before choosing a platform to make sure it meets your needs.  Continue Reading