Introduction
This document outlines best practices for configuring Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V to achieve optimal performance with Dell EMC PowerStore. It covers essential aspects of deployment and optimization for the Hyper-V role within a PowerStore environment.
The Dell EMC PowerStore is a feature-rich, next-generation enterprise storage appliance designed to provide a robust block-based storage platform. It offers powerful integrations, optimizations, and management tools that are well-suited for Microsoft environments, including those utilizing the Hyper-V role.
This guide is intended for IT administrators, storage architects, partners, and Dell Technologies employees involved in evaluating, acquiring, managing, operating, or designing Dell EMC networked storage environments with PowerStore systems.
Key Topics Covered
- PowerStore overview and management tools
- Windows Server Hyper-V features and management
- Installation best practices for PowerStore and Hyper-V
- Optimizing Hyper-V host configuration
- PowerStore management and configuration best practices
- Data protection strategies with PowerStore snapshots
- Disaster recovery considerations for Hyper-V and PowerStore
Resources
For more detailed information on PowerStore models and features, refer to the Dell Technologies Data Storage Portfolio.
For comprehensive details on Windows Server Hyper-V features, consult the Microsoft Virtualization Documentation library.
