How do I set up Hyper-V?

How to Install Hyper-V Manager

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click Programs and Features.
3. Click Turn Windows features on or off.
4. Expand the Hyper-V section.
5. Check the Hyper-V Management Tools box to install Hyper-V Manager (If you want to enable the Hyper-V role as well, select Hyper-V Platform).
6. Click OK.

Is Hyper-V free with Windows 2012?

To begin with, we all know that Hyper-V comes as a free addition to Windows Server 2012 R2. There are Standard and Data Center Editions. There is also a free version of Hyper-V called Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 that doesn’t require that you purchase a WS license?

Which tool should you use on Hyper-V?

Windows Hyper V management requires Hyper server performance management tools. One such tool is the Hyper-V Manager – a VM management tool that comes bundled with the Microsoft Hyper-V. It is a basic tool that lets you create, delete, and manage the VMs, virtual hard disks (VHDs), and more.

How to install Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012?

Let us see how to install a Hyper-V role in a Windows Server 2012 by following the steps given below. Step 1 − To Install Hyper-V role go to “Server Manager” → Manage → Add Roles and Features. Step 2 − Click on “Next”. Step 3 − Select “Role-based or feature-based installation” option → click on “Next”.

What are the features of Hyper-V on Windows Server?

Hyper-V features only available on Windows Server: 1 Live migration of virtual machines from one host to another 2 Hyper-V Replica 3 Virtual Fiber Channel 4 SR-IOV networking 5 Shared .VHDX More

How do I confirm the installation of Hyper-V?

On the Create Virtual Switches page, Virtual Machine Migration page, and Default Stores page, select the appropriate options. On the Confirm installation selections page, select Restart the destination server automatically if required, and then click Install. When installation is finished, verify that Hyper-V installed correctly.

How do I start a virtual machine in Hyper-V?

From Hyper-V Manager, in the Virtual Machines section of the results pane, right-click the name of the virtual machine and click Connect. From the Action menu in the Virtual Machine Connection window, click Start. Proceed through the installation.