You need to ensure that you can start VM1 on Server1 if Server2 fails

Your network contains two servers named Server1 and Server2 that run Windows Server 2012 R2.
Both servers have the Hyper-V server role installed. Server1 and Server2 are located in different
offices. The offices connect to each other by using a high-latency WAN link.
Server2 hosts a virtual machine named VM1.
You need to ensure that you can start VM1 on Server1 if Server2 fails. The solution must minimize
hardware costs.
What should you do?

Your network contains two servers named Server1 and Server2 that run Windows Server 2012 R2.
Both servers have the Hyper-V server role installed. Server1 and Server2 are located in different
offices. The offices connect to each other by using a high-latency WAN link.
Server2 hosts a virtual machine named VM1.
You need to ensure that you can start VM1 on Server1 if Server2 fails. The solution must minimize
hardware costs.
What should you do?

A.
On Server1, install the Multipath I/O (MPIO) feature. Modify the storage location of the VHDs for
VM1.

B.
From the Hyper-V Settings of Server2, modify the Replication Configuration settings. Enable
replication for VM1.

C.
On Server2, install the Multipath I/O (MPIO) feature. Modify the storage location of the VHDs for
VM1.

D.
From the Hyper-V Settings of Server1, modify the Replication Configuration settings. Enable
replication for VM1.

Explanation:
You first have to enable replication on the Replica server–Server1–by going to the server and
modifying the “Replication Configuration” settings under Hyper-V settings. You then go to VM1–
which presides on Server2– and run the “Enable Replication” wizard on VM1.



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df

df

it should be B.
coz VM1 is hosted on Server2

Joujma

Joujma

It’s says Enable replication for VM1 NOT what you should do first !!!
Thus, B is the correct answer as the Vm resides in Server2.

JF

JF

B

JF

JF

Given answer is correct: D!

From the Hyper-V Settings of Server1, modify the Replication Configuration settings (this configures Server1 as replica server, to receive the vm replica). Enable replication for VM1 (from server2).

ahmadano

ahmadano

Target -> Hyper-V Settings
Source -> VM Settings
Always remember that

Gabe

Gabe

Simple and great. I had this question and i got confuse. Your tip is awesome.

den

den

even more awesome is just to build up a lab and check and just check out how it works, then you don’t need any tips 😉

T

T

D is correct. You have to remember that for replication , target=HyperV Manager , Source = VM settings

Ricky

Ricky

The answer should be D, not B.

Target -> Hyper-V Settings
Source -> VM Settings

Server1 is the replica. That’s the target. “From the Hyper-V Settings of Server1…” – that’s D.

“Enable replication for VM1” should read “On server 2, Enable replication for VM1”.

As per best practice and as per the following links, the FIRST step is to enable hyper-v replica on the “backup” (target) hyper-V host first:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/yungchou/archive/2013/01/10/hyper-v-replica-explained.aspx
http://windowsitpro.com/hyper-v/configuring-hyper-v-replica-windows-server-2012

Dorsia

Dorsia

Thanks Ricky