Hyper-V Server 2008 Setup and Configuration Tool Guide
Microsoft Corporation
Published: October 2008
Author: Cynthia Nottingham
Abstract
This guide will help you set up and configure Microsoft® Hyper-V™ Server 2008. For more information about Hyper-V Server 2008, see the Microsoft Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=129170).
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Contents
Setting the Administrator Password 3
Hyper-V Configuration Tool 3
Domain/Workgroup 3
Computer Name 3
Network Settings 3
Add Local Administrator 3
Windows Update Settings 3
Download and Install Updates 3
Remote Desktop 3
Regional and Language Options 3
Date and Time 3
Log Off User 3
Restart Server 3
Shut Down Server 3
Exit to Command Line 3
Open a new Command Line window 3
Hyper-V Server Remote Management 3
Hyper-V Server Remote Management with Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 3
Hyper-V Server Remote Management with Microsoft® Windows Vista SP1 3
Hyper-V Server Remote Management with Microsoft® System Center Virtual Machine Manager 3
Setup Hyper-V Server virtual networks 3
Creating Hyper-V Server Virtual Networks 3
Additional Resources: 3
Hyper-V Installation Prerequisites
Hyper-V requires specific hardware. You can identify systems that support the x64 architecture and Hyper-V by searching the Windows Server® catalog for Hyper-V as an additional qualification. The Windows Server catalog is available on the Microsoft Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111228).
To install and use Hyper-V, you need the following:
· An x64-based processor.
· Hardware-assisted virtualization. This is available in processors that include a virtualization option; specifically, Intel VT or AMD Virtualization (AMD-V).
· Hardware Data Execution Protection (DEP) must be available and be enabled. Specifically, you must enable the Intel XD bit (execute disable bit) or the AMD NX bit (no execute bit).
· The settings for hardware-assisted virtualization and hardware data execution protection are available in the BIOS. However, the names of the settings may differ from the names identified previously. For more information about whether a specific processor model supports Hyper-V, check with the manufacturer of the computer.
· If you modify the settings for hardware-assisted virtualization or hardware data execution protection, you may need to turn off the power to the computer and then turn it back on. Restarting the computer may not apply the changes to the settings.
During the first logon after the installation of Hyper-V Server, you will be prompted to enter a user name and create a password. The following instructions outline this process.
Note: This process will only occur during the first logon after the installation of Hyper-V Server.
1. Click on Other User.
2. In the user name field type Administrator and then press ENTER.
3. A message stating that “The user’s password must be changed before logging on the first time” appears. Click OK.
4. Type a new password in the New password field.
5. Type the same password again in the Confirm password field, and then press ENTER.
6. You will see a confirmation that your password has been changed. Click OK.
The Hyper-V configuration tool is intended to support the administrator with a menu driven User Interface (UI) to configure Hyper-V Server. The Hyper-V configuration tool starts automatically at login of the system administrator or it can be started manually.
To manually start the Hyper-V configuration tool
1. Change to the system drive.
2. Type hvconfig.cmd and then press ENTER.
Figure 1: Hyper-V Server Configuration Tool
The current Domain/Workgroup settings are displayed in the default Hyper-V Configuration screen.
To join a domain
1. Type 1 and press ENTER.
2. Type D and press ENTER.
3. Type the domain name and press ENTER.
Example: domain.corp.company.com
4. Type an authorized domain\user
Example: domain\user1
5. When prompted, type a password for the user and press ENTER.
6. You will be prompted with “You must restart your computer to apply these changes. Restart now?”
7. Click Yes to reboot.
NOTE: By default, running virtual machines will automatically be saved prior to restarting the Hyper-V Server.
NOTE: If a domain user has not been added to the local administrators group, you will not be able to make system changes, such as changing the computer name, using the domain user. To add a domain user to the local administrators group, allow the computer to reboot. Next, log onto the computer as the local administrator and follow the steps listed below in the section Add Local Administrator.
To join a workgroup
2. Type W and press ENTER.
3. Do one of the following:
If currently joined to a workgroup
1. Type the name of the workgroup to join and press ENTER.
2. You will be prompted with “Welcome to the workgroup: workgroup name”
3. Click OK.
If currently joined to a domain
2. You will be prompted with “Machine currently joined to domain. Do you want to remove this computer from the current domain now?” Click Yes.
3. Type an authorized domain\user
4. When prompted, type a password for the user and press ENTER.
5. You will be prompted with “You must restart your computer to apply these changes. Restart now?” Click No.
6. Type 1 and press ENTER to configure the Hyper-V Server Workgroup name.
7. Type W and press ENTER.
8. Type the name of the workgroup to join and press ENTER.
9. You will be prompted with “Welcome to the workgroup: workgroup name”
10. Click OK.
4. Type 11 and press ENTER to restart the Hyper-V Server.
5. You will be prompted with “Are you sure you want to restart?”
6. Click Yes.
The current computer name is displayed in the default Hyper-V Configuration screen.
If joined to a workgroup
1. Type 2 and press ENTER to change the computer name.
2. Type the new computer name and press ENTER.
3. You will be prompted with “The computer needs to be restarted in order to complete the operation. The command completed successfully.” Click OK.
4. You will be prompted with “You must restart your computer to apply these changes. Restart now?” Click Yes to reboot.
If joined to a domain
1. Type 2 and press ENTER to...
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