Microsoft Hyper-V

Hyper-V in the “Management Services” Segment

Hyper-V is Microsoft’s native virtualization technology that allows multiple virtual machines (VMs) to run on a single physical host. As an integral part of the Windows Server operating system, Hyper-V provides a robust platform for virtualizing servers, applications, and desktops. Through Hyper-V, companies can consolidate their server infrastructure, optimize resource utilization, and increase operational efficiency.

In Docusnap365, the inventory and documentation of Hyper-V hosts, clusters, and virtual machines are comprehensively supported. Detailed configuration and status information are automatically captured to ensure a complete overview of the virtualization environment.

Inventoried Elements and Their Significance

The following list describes the Hyper-V components documented in Docusnap365:

• Host Systems:

  • Documentation of computer name, FQDN, OS type, and CPU/RAM resources.
  • Capture of host configuration, including default paths and network settings.
  • Monitoring of NUMA configuration for optimal resource allocation.

• Virtual Switches:

  • Inventory of all configured virtual network switches (external, internal, private).
  • Documentation of assigned physical network adapters and NIC teams.
  • Overview of SR-IOV and bandwidth management settings.

• Failover Clusters:

  • Identification of Hyper-V hosts in cluster configurations.
  • Capture of cluster networks and their configuration.
  • Documentation of high availability settings for virtual machines.

• Virtual Machines (VMs):

  • Comprehensive capture of VM configuration and hardware assignment.
  • Documentation of storage requirements and virtual hard disks.
  • Monitoring of standard checkpoints and their memory consumption.
  • Detection of guest operating systems via Hyper-V Integration Services.

• Replication Services:

  • Capture of the Hyper-V Replica configuration for disaster recovery.
  • Documentation of replication relationships between virtual machines.

• Security Settings:

  • Monitoring of TPM, SecureBoot, and encryption options.
  • Documentation of shielded VMs and their security policies.

Dependency Center: Relationships of the Hyper-V Environment

The Dependency Center in Docusnap365 visualizes the connections of the Hyper-V environment to other physical and logical components within the IT infrastructure. This representation helps to understand the complex dependencies and their impacts. Typical dependencies in the Hyper-V environment include:

• Host and Virtual Machines

  • Hyper-V hosts are connected to the virtual machines they host and provide computing, storage, and network resources.

• Virtual Switches and Networks

  • Virtual network switches connect VMs to physical networks and enable communication between virtual and physical systems.

• Clusters and Storage Systems

  • In cluster environments, there is a close connection to shared storage systems, which are essential for VM migration and high availability.

Benefits of Documenting Hyper-V in Docusnap365

• Comprehensive Transparency: Complete insight into the virtualized server infrastructure, from individual hosts to complex cluster environments.

• Resource Optimization: Support in identifying over- or under-provisioning through detailed capture of resource allocation.

• Simplified Change Management: Documented VM configurations and standard checkpoints facilitate the planning and implementation of changes.

• Security Analysis: Monitoring of security settings such as SecureBoot and VM encryption to ensure compliance requirements.

• Disaster Recovery Planning: Support in planning and documenting replication relationships for effective disaster recovery.