Mastering Hyper-V 2012 R2 with System Center and Windows Azure will equip readers with the skills required to understand the capabilities of Microsoft Hyper-V, architect a Hyper-V solution for their datacenter, plan a deployment/migration, and then manage it all using native tools and System Center. The book also covers hybrid cloud scenarios specifically with Windows Azure to complete the full virtualization piece of providing data both on premise and off premise. Microsoft MVP and technical specialist John Savill guides readers through setting up Hyper-V, and then outlines the key System Center 2012 R2 components related to virtualization for optimum enterprise management. Further, readers will explore the Windows Azure capabilities for virtual machines and managing a hybrid cloud, including Windows Azures Internet as a Service (IaaS) and storage capabilities, how seamless management is possible with PowerShell and System Center, plus how Azure Storage can play a part in a companys complete solution.