Tag: Hyper-V

Hyper-V and the Cloneable Domain Controller

September 26, 2014 / Paul / 0 Comments

In-Depth Hyper-V and the Cloneable Domain Controller Is the new feature an IT game changer or an unnecessary headache? By Rick Vanover 09/19/2014 Sounds funny, but believe it or not, it’s real. Since its release in Windows Server 2012, Hyper-V supports cloning of Domain Controller VMs. Cloning may seem an incredibly naughty task for a domain controller! In fact, I grew up with my Active Directory practice of preferring to address all situations through dcpromo. This includes removing a failed domain controller, moving roles around and transferring to new hardware or a new virtual machine. Windows Server 2012 has a new option that you may want to consider with Hyper-V … Or should you stick to how you’ve been doing Active Directory? Domain controller cloning in Windows …

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Hyper-V and the Cloneable Domain Controller

Run a Router on Hyper-V – Naked ALM

July 6, 2014 / Paul / 0 Comments

I want to run a router on Hyper-V so that I can run many VM’s, each with internet access, on corporate and hotel networks. Microsoft touts Routing and Remote Access but there is no way I will go there. First it’s a total pain to setup and run. Second I need to run a whole Windows Server just to have basic DHCP and internet access. Overkill much! There must be a better way. The problem is that on most networks that I connect to there is some sort of one-MAC-one-IP rule. I am often onsite at companies on their Guest Wi-Fi and in hotel’s. I am not sure how it is implemented but if there is a pay-wall…

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Default Hyper-V Storage Paths Explained

May 14, 2014 / Paul / 0 Comments

by Aidan Finn – May 6, 2014

In my travels, I have noticed that the default storage paths used by Hyper-V can cause some confusion. To be honest, I don’t like how Hyper-V stores virtual machines by default; System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) handles the folder structure in a much more attractive fashion. In this post, I will explain where Hyper-V stores virtual machine files by default, and how you can manipulate those settings to get a better configuration. Hyper-V Storage Path Settings There are two default storage paths defined in each host’s Hyper-V settings. You can find and edit these paths by opening Hyper-V Manager, connecting to and selecting your host, and choosing Hyper-V Settings from Actions. Here you …

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Default Hyper-V Storage Paths Explained

5 Free Tools for Hyper-V

May 8, 2014 / Paul / 0 Comments

by Aidan Finn – May 7, 2014

Everyone loves a free lunch, so I thought I’d write a post to let you know about some free tools and add-ons for Hyper-V that you can download and use right now. And the best part about all of these utilities? Like I said, they’re all free, so you can download and install without getting the accounting department involved.

1. Hyper-V Backup I have two options in this space for you. Altaro is a small European company that has been making friends in the Hyper-V community. I’ve been dealing with them for several years, and some of my customers have bought their commercial product. Quite honestly, I and others have found them to be a great bunch of …

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