Windows 2008 Hyper-V

Hardware Requirements
Hyper-V requires an x64-based processor, hardware-assisted virtualization, and hardware data execution protection.

Software Requirements
Supported for Windows 2008 Ent/Std/ DataC/ Web/ HPC x64 bit version.

Step 1: Change BIOS Settings
Enabled the hardware-assisted Virtualization Technology prior to installation, you must complete a full power-cycle.

F9 à Advanced options à Processor Options à

· Intel® Virtualization Technology à Enable
· No-Execute memory Protection à Enable

Step 2: Install Hyper-V

You can install Hyper-V on either a Full installation or a Server Core installation.
You can use Server Manager to install Hyper-V on a full installation.

Start ------> Server Manager ------> click Add Roles ------> On the Select Server Roles page, click Hyper-V -----> On the Create Virtual Networks page, click one or more network adapters. ------> Confirm Installation Selections page, click Install. -----> Click Close to finish the wizard, and then click Yes to restart the computer.

To install on a Server Core installation, you must perform the installation from a command prompt. Run the following command:
Start /w ocsetup Microsoft-Hyper-V

Step 3: Create and set up a virtual machine

Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Hyper-V Manager. ------> From the Action pane, click New, and then click Virtual Machine. ------> From the New Virtual Machine Wizard, click Next. ------> Specify Name and Location -----> On the Memory page, specify enough memory to run the guest operating system ------> On the Networking page, connect the network adapter to an existing virtual network. ------> On the Connect Virtual Hard Disk page, specify a name, location, and size to create a virtual hard disk. -----> On the Installation Options page, choose the method you want to use to install the operating system. -----> Click Finish.

Note: Migrating Legacy VHD's to Hyper-V (windows 2003)
Install the latest service packs for windows 2003 (minimun service pack 1).
Make sure you uninstall virtual pc/ virtual server additions from the virtual machine.
Once you mount the VHD to Hyper-V inorder to use mouse you need to install Hyper-V Services.

Open virtual machine using Hyper-V -----> Select "Insert Integration Services Setup Disk" from the action menu -----> Restart when prompted.

Install the latest windows updates.
Make sure you uninstall virtual pc/ virtual server additions from the virtual machine and before the restart you MUST UPDATE THE HAL

Start ----> Run----->msconfig----->Boot(TAB)-----> Advanced options -----> Delete HAL (Checkbox)----->OK
Shutdown Virtual Machine -----> Mount in Hyper-V

How to Manage Hyper-v Remotely

Windows Vista
Install this update to enable remote management of a Windows Server 2008 computer that is running the Hyper-V role. Update for Windows Vista (KB952627)
Installation instructions

1. Download the update package (Windows6.0-KB952627-x86.msu or Windows6.0-952627-x64.msu) from the Microsoft Download Center.

2. Locate the folder in which you saved the downloaded package. For example, locate the following folder:
C:\Users\User_profile_name\Downloads

3. Double-click the update package. The Windows Update Stand-alone Installer (Wusa.exe) starts, and then it prepares the update package for installation. This preparation process may take several minutes.

4. Click OK to install the update.

5. When the installation is complete, click Close.

After you install this update package, the Hyper-V Manager MMC snap-in is located under Administrative Tools.