Few other areas of knowledge have had so many technological revolutions as hardware abstraction and virtualization in such a short period.

In this new scenario, Vinícius R. Apolinário showcases the newest advances in the area of virtualization. In his own unmistakable style, he explains complex issues through examples that introduce important concepts in a simple and didactic way.

This book is intended for anyone who wants to learn Hyper-V. If you have basic knowledge of virtualization or a competing technology, such as VMware, it will help, but it is not a requirement. The book begins with a fundamental understanding of each technology and then discusses more advanced topics such as High Availability, replication, Disaster Recovery, storage, networking, templates, and a special chapter that deals with the best practices of using virtualization Domain Controllers. If you are an architect, a consultant, a network administrator, or really anyone who just wants a better understanding of Hyper-V, this book is for you.

Vinícius R. Apolinário knows a lot about his subject, and this book is a step forward in the knowledge of this vast field. He endeavored to study it, and he has become an expert since then. I witnessed the beginning of his career and his growth as a network administrator for a small company when I interviewed him for a job while he was still attending the university. He was hired as a Microsoft technical evangelist, sharing his knowledge with thousands of professionals through blogs, webcasts, and live events.

Considering all of this, this book is indispensable to professionals who wish to not only monitor the most important advances of Hyper-V technology, but also to acquire a solid background in an area as dynamic as computer virtualization.

Happy is the person who transfers what you know and learns what you teach.

Enjoy reading!

Gilson Banin

Microsoft Premier Field Engineer