This module explains how enterprise data centers are evolving toward highly virtualized infrastructures. It explains how System Center 2012 gives you a set of tools to configure and deploy Infrastructure resources and manage the environment; both the underlying physical infrastructure and the virtualized infrastructure. This module will show you how to use System Center to build a private cloud that aligns with the Microsoft cloud and data center management vision, to deliver common management experiences across private and public clouds. The module illustrates how to deliver IT as a service on your terms with flexible management across your hybrid cloud environments.

In this module you will learn the benefits of monitoring and operating virtualized infrastructure services in System Center 2012. As well, you will understand the benefits of using services in System Center 2012. Through this module, you will see how using System Center 2012 to provision your private cloud infrastructure and applications can deliver a flexible and cost-effective infrastructure. This module will teach you the basics of deploying and upgrading your virtual environment, the fundamentals of fabric management, and private cloud operating scenarios. By learning the fundamentals of building and delegating clouds, you will be able to better provision and optimize your application services and virtualization management practices.