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How to install Microsoft Hyper-V on a Server
How to install Microsoft Hyper-V on a server
In this how to guide we will be showing how to install Hyper-V
Hyper-V role is a hypervisor-based virtualization component of Windows Server. Hyper-V role can also be managed locally through PowerShell, which should be run as an Administrator. You can manage the Hyper-V role remotely using either Hyper-V Manager MMC (Microsoft Management Console) or System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
Hyper-V functions as a component of the server OS, meaning the server acts a host that houses multiple VMs. These VM’s can run simultaneously
Microsoft Hyper-V can be enabled on Windows Server 2008, 2012, or 2016.
Prerequisites
- A user account with administrator permissions for the computer
- Enough available memory to run all the virtual machines you plan to run at the same time
- BIOS-level hardware virtualization support
Adding the Hyper-V role to your Windows installation
Go to server manager dashboard -> manage-> Add roles and Features
- From the Add Roles and Features Wizard, click Next.
- Select Role-based or feature-based installation. Click Next.
- Select a server from the server pool. Click Next.
- Select Hyper-V –> Click Next.
- Click Next
Creating a Virtual Network Switch
- Select the ethernet adapter you want to use
- Click Next
- Click Next
Confirmation
- Select Restart the destination server Automatically if required
- Select Yes
- Click Install
Installation Progress
- The installation process will take a few minutes
Once the installation process completes the sever will reboot
- Select Hyper-V manager in the search menu
- You are now able to start creating VM’s
