How do I install Hyper-V Server 2008?

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    Booting your newly created Hyper V software

    After downloading \r\n\r\nHyper-V Server 2008, burn the ISO image to a cd/DVD to install.

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  • Selecting your language

  • Regional and keyboard settings

    Select the appropriate settings.

  • Select the Install now button

    Grab a drink.

  • Formatting your system

    Click on Custom (Advanced) and you can format your system prior to the installation.

  • Partitioning your system

    You can highlight the partition and delete\\format or create extended partitions.

  • You are ready to go!

    Login to the system with Administrator and no password and you will be prompted to change the password.

  • Configuration Tool

    On this screen you can step through the configuration (1-13) to customize.

  • Changing the computer name

    Press 2. and change the computer name. It will require a reboot.

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Steven S. Warren

Steven S. Warren lives in sunny Florida. His articles and blogs have appeared on websites such as CIO Update, DevX, TechRepublic, SearchTechTarget, Datamation and DatabaseJournal. With more than 15 years of experience writing about…