Enabling the Hyper-V role
By default, Windows Server does not come with Hyper-V installed. In order to start using the virtual environment, Hyper-V needs to be enabled. Even with its straightforward steps, it is important to understand how it works after the set up and what has changed in the Windows architecture.
Getting ready
There are different methods to install Hyper-V. The most common one is through the graphical interface. To get ready to enable Hyper-V you must be logged on with administrative privileges.
How to do it...
The following steps will demonstrate how to enable the Hyper-V Role for Windows Server and what has changed in the Windows architecture after its installation:
- On the Start Screen select Server Manager.
- In the Server Manager ...
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