How to create a virtual machine in Windows Server 2012

In this article, we will look at how to create a virtual machine. First, you need to open the Hyper-V manager and then follow the steps below.

In this article, we will look at how to create a virtual machine. First, you need to open the Hyper-V manager and then follow the steps below:

Step 1 - Open " Server Manager " and then click " Hyper-V ".

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Step 2 - Click ' New ' on the right panel or click the Action button in the options as shown in the screenshot below.

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Step 3 - Double-click the Virtual Machine option as shown in the figure below.

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Step 4 - A new table will be opened. Type the name of the new virtual machine and then click Next .

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Step 5 - A new table will open and this is where you must specify the memory. Remember that you cannot select more memory than you have in the system.

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Step 6 - In the Connection box, select the physical network adapter and click Next .

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Step 7 - Now it's time to create a virtual hard drive. If you already have a virtual hard drive, select the second option.

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Step 8 - Select the ISO image to be installed and then click Finish .

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Step 9 - Connect to the virtual machine. To do so, right-click on the virtual machine name and then select Connect .

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Step 10 - After that, your ISO installation will continue.

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