Key FeaturesThe days of the local server are numbered, and this book will make you an ace by giving you the skills needed to administer Nano Server and survive in the brave new server worldLearn to quickly automate multiple VMs and support Hyper-V clusters, all through small footprints from a single hostApply up-to-date, real-world examples presented in this book and improve the scalability and efficiency of large-scale VM deploymentsBook DescriptionNano Server allows developers and operations teams to work closely together and use containers that package applications so that the entire platform works as one. The aim of Nano Server is to help applications run the way they are intended to. It can be used to run and deploy infrastructures (acting as a compute host, storage host, container, or VM guest operating system) without consuming significant resources. Although Nano Server isnt intended to replace Server 2016 or 2012 R2, it will be an attractive choice for developers and IT teams.Want to improve your ability to deploy a new VM and install and deploy container apps within minutes? You have come to the right place! The objective of this book is to get you started with Nano Server successfully. The journey is quite exciting, since we are introducing you to a cutting-edge technology that will revolutionize todays datacenters.Well cover everything from the basic to advanced topics. Youll discover a lot of added value from using Nano Server, such as hundreds of VM types on a single host through a small footprint, which could be a big plus for you and your company. After reading this book, you will have the necessary skills to start your journey effectively using Nano Server.What you will learnUnderstand Nano ServerDeploy Nano ServerDeploy Hyper-V Clusters on Nano ServerDeploy Nano Server with SCVMMManage Nano Server using PowerShell and Remote Server Management ToolsManage Nano Server with third-party toolsRun Server Containers and Hyper-V Containers on Nano ServerTroubleshoot Nano ServerValidate developed applications that run on Nano ServerAbout the AuthorCharbel Nemnom is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Cloud and Datacenter Management and is a Technical Evangelist with 5nine Software. Charbel has extensive infrastructure expertise and a vast knowledge of a variety of Microsoft and VMware technologies. He has over thirteen years professional experience in the Information Technology field, guiding technical teams to optimize the performance of mission-critical enterprise systems.He has worked as a system and network engineer, a senior consultant, and an IT manager, and has a history of successful enterprise projects in the IT, banking, education, and publishing sectors. He works as an IT Consultant Architect in the MENA region. He reviewed Hyper-V Best Practices and VMware Virtual SAN Cookbook, Packt Publishing.Charbel also runs his blog, where he blogs frequently about software-defined datacenters and Cloud Computing. Charbel is Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware Certified and holds the following credentials: VCA-DCV, MCP, MCSA, MCTS, MCITP, MCS, MCSD, MCSE, CCNP, ITIL®, and PMP®. You can follow him on Twitter @CharbelNemnom.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Windows Nano ServerGetting Started with Windows Nano ServerDeploying Nano Server in a Virtual Machine and on a Physical HardwareDeploying Hyper-V Cluster on Nano ServerDeploying, Managing, and Monitoring Nano Server with System Center 2016Managing Nano Server with Windows PowerShell and Windows PowerShell DSCManaging Nano Server with Third-Party ToolsRunning Windows Server Containers and Hyper-V Containers on Nano ServerRunning other workloads on Nano ServerRunning Other Workloads on the Nano Server