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Getting Started with Hyper-V

Hyper-V is a native hypervisor developed by Microsoft that allows you to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) on a Windows system. It’s a powerful tool for testing, development, and learning environments. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the basics of setting up Hyper-V.

Step 1: Check System Requirements

Before enabling Hyper-V, ensure your system meets these requirements:

  • A 64-bit processor with SLAT (Second Level Address Translation).
  • Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education (Home editions do not support Hyper-V).
  • Hardware-assisted virtualization and Data Execution Prevention (DEP) enabled in BIOS/UEFI.

Step 2: Enable Hyper-V

Follow these steps to enable Hyper-V on Windows:

  1. Open the Start menu, search for Turn Windows features on or off, and click it.
  2. In the Windows Features dialog, check the box for Hyper-V.
  3. Click OK and restart your system when prompted.

Step 3: Open Hyper-V Manager

After enabling Hyper-V, open the Hyper-V Manager:

  • Search for Hyper-V Manager in the Start menu and open it.

Step 4: Create a Virtual Machine

To create a new virtual machine:

  1. In Hyper-V Manager, right-click your computer name under Hyper-V Manager and select New > Virtual Machine.
  2. Follow the wizard to configure your VM:
    • Name: Give your virtual machine a name (e.g., TestVM).
    • Generation: Choose Generation 1 for older OS or Generation 2 for newer OS with UEFI support.
    • Memory: Assign at least 2048 MB for most modern OSes.
    • Networking: Connect your VM to an existing virtual switch or choose Not Connected for now.
    • Virtual Hard Disk: Create a new virtual disk or use an existing one.
    • Installation Options: Choose to install an operating system later or use an ISO file.

Step 5: Start the Virtual Machine

To start your virtual machine:

  • Select your VM in Hyper-V Manager and click Start from the right-hand Actions menu.
  • Click Connect to open the virtual machine console.

Step 6: Install an Operating System

After starting the VM, install an operating system:

  • Insert your OS installation media (ISO file) through the virtual machine settings.
  • Boot the VM and follow the installation steps for the chosen OS.

Next Steps

Explore advanced features of Hyper-V, such as checkpoints, virtual networking, and resource allocation. Hyper-V is a powerful virtualization tool for testing, learning, and deploying isolated environments. Happy virtualizing!