Hyper-V How to Articles and News
Hyper-V Overview
Introduced soon after the launch of Windows Server 2008, Hyper-V is Microsoft's virtualization technology that forms the core of a family of products that compete directly with VMware's suite of virtualization offerings. While Hyper-V was initially considered to be a less capable product that VMware's virtualization platform, Microsoft has aggressively updated the product with several updates, and Hyper-V is now widely considered to be feature competitive with VMware.
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Recent Hyper-V Articles
Using Hyper-V Snapshots
It's a new Ask an Admin! Discover how to create, manage, and delete Hyper-V Snapshots.
How Hyper-V Snapshots Work
Ever wondered how Hyper-V snapshots work? Wonder no more as we go take a walk through how snapshots work and mistakes to avoid.
VM Limitations in Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V
What are the limitations of Virtual Machines (VMs) created in Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V? Read on to find out!
Hyper-V Snapshots: What, When, and Why
What is a Hyper-V snapshot? Read this Ask an Admin for an introduction to Hyper-V snapshots and when you should consider using them.
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Boot a Hyper-V Virtual Machine from a USB Drive
Can't get enough virtualization? Learn how to boot a Hyper-V VM to a USB drive in this tutorial by IT pro Peter de Tender.
How to Import Hyper-V Virtual Machines from a Backup
Learn how to import Hyper-V virtual machines using Hyper-V Manager and Powershell with this helpful tutorial by Jeff Hicks.
How to Export Hyper-V Virtual Machines
We're back to backups! Jeff Hicks shows how to export Hyper-V virtual machines using PowerShell and Hyper-V Manager.
Hyper-V Backup Tools: New and Improved
While there are many backup tools out there, they aren't all created equal. In this post, vExpert David Davis goes through the various types of backup tools
Moving a Virtual Machine Between Hyper-V Hosts
Daniel outlines 3 possible solutions for migrating a virtual machine between Hyper-V hosts. He discusses minimizing downtime of the VM and limiting the effect
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