In this chapter, we take a closer look at the additional improvements provided by VMM 2012. The chapter also explores some of the key features of System Center Service Pack 1.
There are many new features and improvements in SC 2012 SP1. In this chapter, we will continue to learn more about them: live migration, availability options, resource throttling, and virtual NUMA (Non-Uniform Memory Access). We will also see the SC App Controller (which is the replacement of the VMM Self-Service Portal) that will allow you to integrate with Windows Azure and manage your hybrid cloud.