Microsoft Hyper-V QuickStart
Stand up a modern Hyper-V cluster with confidence
Refreshing infrastructure, migrating from VMware or building a hybrid cloud foundation requires careful planning and expert execution. Standing up a new Hyper-V cluster can easily overrun internal resources if not done with a structured approach.
Threadfin’s Microsoft Hyper-V QuickStart is a fixed-scope engagement designed to help IT teams deploy a Hyper-V cluster quickly and reliably. In 4–6 weeks, we handle design, build and validation so your team can focus on day-to-day operations while gaining a secure, scalable virtualization platform.
What’s Included:
Discovery & Design Workshop
We begin by aligning the architecture with your business and technical goals. If needed, we provide hardware sizing guidance to ensure the design meets future requirements.
Pre-Deployment Planning
Our team validates hardware, networking and licensing readiness. Any gaps are identified and remediation recommendations are provided so deployment proceeds smoothly.
Remote Rack & Cabling Support
We guide your team through the physical setup process, ensuring correct connections for servers, switches and supporting infrastructure.
Hyper-V Cluster Network Connectivity Review & Validation
We work with your network engineers to review switch configurations, confirm compatibility and performance, and ensure the design supports cluster and server requirements.
Validation & Handoff
A structured test plan is executed and results are validated. We deliver full “As-Built” documentation—including diagrams, configurations and matrices—and provide knowledge transfer to guide your IT staff through transition and ongoing management.
Hyper-V Cluster Build & Configuration
We build and configure up to four nodes, deploying with recommended firmware, OS and role settings. This includes:
Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC) with Cluster Shared Volumes (CSVs)
Virtual switch configuration with Switch Embedded Teaming (SET)
Cluster-Aware Updating (CAU) setup and validation
Storage Integration
We configure Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage and validate connectivity to ensure reliable performance.
Who it's For:
IT leaders looking to reduce virtualization licensing costs
Engineers tasked with modernizing or extending infrastructure
Organizations planning VMware-to-Hyper-V migrations
Teams building private or hybrid cloud environments
Optional Add-Ons
For organizations with more advanced needs, additional services are available:
System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) implementation for Hyper-V at scale
Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) enablement for hyper-converged infrastructure
Extended readiness assessments for complex or multi-site environments
Timeline
From kickoff to deployment, the QuickStart takes 2–5 weeks depending on the complexity of your environment. By the end of the engagement, your organization will have a fully functional Intune foundation ready for long-term growth.
Why Threadfin
Threadfin combines technical expertise with a structured delivery framework to ensure a successful deployment. Our engineers bring deep experience in Microsoft virtualization, networking and storage, allowing us to validate every component and provide clear documentation for long-term operations.
With the Hyper-V QuickStart, your team gains confidence in the deployment process and a platform that’s ready to scale.
Get Started
If you’re planning a VMware migration, refreshing infrastructure or building a hybrid cloud foundation, the Hyper-V QuickStart provides a proven way to design, deploy and validate with minimal risk.
