Windows Install - Hyper-V - Server 2022

OVERVIEW

In order to Install WSL on the Windows Server, the Hyper-V feature must be turned on. By default, this feature is turned off.

If this is a VM (Virtual Server), Nested Virtualization must be setup with any & all settings enabled.

VM Ware refers to this option as Virtualization Based Security (VBS).

Azure enables this option with the Standard Security Type selection during creation.

Each VM may have its own setting, please refer to their documentation for assistance.

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REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Windows Log In with Administrator permissions.

When using a VM, must have Remote PC Access to the Server instance.

Server must have full internet access.

Internet access can be removed after the installation is completed.

VM must be setup with Nested Virtualization.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure Windows is completely updated.

Open Server Manager on the VM – type “Server Manager” in the search field next to the Windows button.

Select the Server Manager application.

On the Server Manager Dashboard select the “Add Roles and Features” option.

Select the Next button on the “Before you Begin” window.

On the “Selection Installation Type” window, ensure the “Role-based or feature-based installation” option is selected. Select the Next button.

On the “Server Selection” window, ensure the correct Server Name is selected. Select the Next button.

On the “Select Server Roles” window, select the Hyper-V option.

An “Add Roles and Features Wizard” window will load, ensure the “Include management tools” option is selected. Select the Add Features button.

You will be returned to the “Select Server Roles” window, the Hyper-V option should now have a checkmark in the selection box. Select the Next button.

On the “Select Features” window, ensure both ".NET Framework" versions are selected. Select the Next button.

On the “Hyper-V” window, select the Next button.

On the “Create Virtual Switches” window, select the appropriate connection for your VM. Select the Next button.

On the “Virtual Machine Migration” window, leave the default settings. Select the Next button.

On the “Default Stores” screen, select a location for the Virtual Hard disk. Select the Next button.

On the “Confirm Installation Selections” window, select the Next button.

The “Installation Progress” window will load to show the progress of the installation.

Once the installation is complete, a Server Reboot/Restart is required. Select the Close button.

Click on the Windows Start button, select Power – Restart.

Select an option for the Reboot if needed, select the Continue button.