Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper V Replica setup step by step

Since introduction of Windows Server 2012 R2, HyperV has a wonderful new feature – Replication. HyperV Replica asynchronously copies selected VM from primary HyperV server (source) to designated replica (target) HyperV across LAN or WAN.

HyperV Replica is not HA solution, it is more like DR support, and great option if you have limited budget for your IT.

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Power Outage on UPS without network card: How to configure multiple server warnings/shutdown

I have a situation where I have two APC Smart UPSes without network card, and I need to control few servers and shut them down in case of power failure. APC PowerChute Business software does not know how to manage multiple servers without network card. I can control one server via USB interface, but it won`t shut down other servers, because APC PowerChute Agent does not know how to communicate without serial or RJ45 interface. Read More

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