This is a step-by-step guide on how to install Windows Server 2022 Core on a Hyper-V virtual machine:
Step 1: Download the Windows Server 2022 ISO
- Visit the Microsoft Evaluation Center
- Download the Windows Server 2022 ISO image
Step 2: Install Hyper-V on Your Host Machine
- Open Server Manager
- Click on Add Roles and Features
- Follow the wizard to install the Hyper-V role
Step 3: Create a New Virtual Machine in Hyper-V
- Open Hyper-V Manager
- Click on New > Virtual Machine
- Follow the wizard to set up the virtual machine. You'll need to specify the name, generation (Generation 1 or 2), memory, network, and hard disk settings
Step 4: Connect the ISO Image to the Virtual Machine
- In the Hyper-V Manager, select the virtual machine you created
- Click on Settings
- Under SCSI Controller, click DVD Drive and then Add
- Browse and select the Windows Server 2022 ISO image
Step 5: Boot from the ISO Image
- Start the virtual machine
- The virtual machine should boot from the ISO image
- Follow the Windows Setup wizard to install Windows Server 2022
Step 6: Install Windows Server 2022 Core
- During the installation, choose the Server Core option
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation
Step 7: Configure the Server
- After installation, restart the virtual machine
- Log in to the server using the Administrator account
- Configure the server as needed using PowerShell or remote management tools
Step 8: Install Hyper-V on the Server Core
- Open PowerShell as an Administrator
- Run the following command to install Hyper-V:
Install-WindowsFeature -Name Hyper-V -IncludeManagementTools
- Restart the server to complete the installation
Step 9: Verify Installation
- Open Hyper-V Manager on the server
- Verify that the Hyper-V role is installed and that you can create and manage virtual machines25
And that's it! You've successfully installed Windows Server 2022 Core on a Hyper-V virtual machine. You can also watch my YouTube video below for the visual guidance.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!