How to install Hyper-V under Windows Server 2008 Core

Windows 2008 Server Core's operating system is the most streamlined version of the Windows Server 2008 server, including the server roles required at runtime, including the role of Hyper-V. When you select the Server Core installation type, the Windows installer only installs files related to the server role you want to support. The Explorer shell is not part of the Server Core installation package. In Server Core mode you can only configure the local server using the command line.

Using Hyper-V in Server Core reduces the attack surface, reduces management costs, and reduces maintenance.

Once the Hyper-V role is enabled in Server Core, you can remotely use Hyper-V management tools to manage Hyper-V roles and virtual machines. This management tool is available in Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista.

Hyper-V is a virtualization platform provided by Microsoft that integrates all the components used to support virtual servers. In order to get the Hyper-V role of Windows Server 2008, you need to install the Hyper-V upgrade package. From http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=F3AB3D4B-63C8-4424-A738-BADED34D24ED&displaylang=en you can download the required upgrade package, about 30MB, including Hyper-V Role, x64 version of the remote management tool, and integration services for versions supported by the Windows operating system. With this upgrade package, you can use Hyper-V in a production environment.

Note: The Hyper-V character upgrade package is a permanent package. Once you have installed the upgrade package, you cannot delete it.

You must first enter the server's BIOS settings to ensure that both "Virtualization Technology" and "Execute Disable" are set to enabled. In most cases, the required BIOS settings can be found in the BIOS, just different servers, the name of the BIOS settings may vary.

* Security > Execute Disable (set to On)

* Performance > Virtualization (set to On)

* Performance > VT for Direct I/O Access (Set to On)

* Performance > Trusted Execution (Set to Off)

If the server is not installed by you, it is best to start installing the role. Confirm this to ensure that the server hardware supports Hyper-V and that the operating system has the appropriate authorization to operate Hyper-V. To find out what Windows Server product is currently installed, you can run the following command:

wmic OS get OperatingSystemSKU

The value returned after the command is executed, and the SKU value of Microsoft Windows Server The list corresponds. Make sure your version supports Hyper-V:

* 12 – Windows Server 2008 Data Center Edition, Server Core

* 13 – Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition, Server Core

* 14 – Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition, Server Core

If other values ​​are returned, it means that Hyper-V cannot be installed on this server. Previous 12 3 Next Read more