Welcome to this Hyper-V column, where I'll give you practical guidance to using new features and tips and tricks on running it efficiently. In this first article, we'll look at nested virtualization, ...

We then have to verify the connection. You need to run the command in PowerShell on your workstation and not the server. Test-NetConnection -ComputerName 192.168.21.30 -Port 5985 Make sure to replace ...

My last blog on post-installation tweaks for vSphere was a hit! So, I thought this would be a great opportunity to do the same for Microsoft Hyper-V. I think these tips are very helpful. In fact, I ...

Here's a rundown of how to use Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter to switch from VMware hypervisors to Hyper-V. A growing number of organizations are starting to show an interest in using Microsoft ...

I want to install a full copy of Server 2008 R2 onto a USB drive and boot from that USB. Microsoft allows this configuration for Windows Hyper-V Server 2008 R2, but says it's not possible for standard ...

I'm putting together some specs for a new server and am finding it requires a lot of thought and review to get things "perfect" if there is such a goal... The budget is $14K CDN for new server ...

With Windows Server 2016, Microsoft has introduced a lengthy list of improvements to Hyper-V. Along with functional additions like container support, nested virtualization, and increased memory and ...

With the release of its updated standalone Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 product, Microsoft claims to [finally] have a hypervisor to match that of market leader VMware. Moreover, by bundling newly added live ...