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How much RAM does a Hyper-V VM need?
For a typical Hyper-V host, expect about 2 GB to be necessary just to run Hyper-V and the management operating system. For a high memory host that will serve a high number of virtual machines, it is wise to plan for as much as 4 GB for the system and overhead.
What OS can be installed on Hyper-V?
Hyper-V
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Server Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 (x64; Pro, Enterprise and Education) |
| Predecessor | Windows Virtual PC |
| Type | Native hypervisor |
| Website | docs.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/about/ |
Which Windows Server 2012 R2 does not support Hyper-V?
Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials edition
Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials edition can run a single instance of virtual machine on Hyper V, a feature that was not available in Windows Server 2012 Essentials (non-R2) edition.
Which two of the following are required by the Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2012?
Regardless of the Hyper-V features you want to use, you’ll need:
- A 64-bit processor with second-level address translation (SLAT).
- VM Monitor Mode extensions.
- Enough memory – plan for at least 4 GB of RAM.
- Virtualization support turned on in the BIOS or UEFI:
How do I know if Hyper-V is supported?
Find if your Windows 10 PC supports Hyper-V Type msinfo32 in the Start search box and hit Enter to open the built-in System Information utility. Now, scroll to the very end and search the entry for four items that begin with Hyper-V. If you see a Yes next to each one, you’re ready to enable Hyper-V.
How many virtual machines can run on 4GB RAM?
You can run 3 or 4 basic virtual machines on a host that has 4GB of RAM, though you’ll need more resources for more virtual machines. On the other end of the spectrum, you can also create large virtual machines with 32 processors and 512GB RAM, depending on your physical hardware.
Can there be a guest OS inside the guest OS?
A guest operating system is an operating system that runs inside a virtual machine. You can install a guest operating system in a virtual machine and control guest operating system customization for virtual machines created from vApp templates.
Does Hyper-V support Linux?
Hyper-V supports both emulated and Hyper-V-specific devices for Linux and FreeBSD virtual machines. When running with emulated devices, no additional software is required to be installed.