Guide to setup virtualize Hyper-V for lab purpose using VMware Workstation
VMware Setting 1:
Enable Virtualization Engine
- Open VM Settings and select Device Processors
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In Virtualization Engine, check on Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-v/RVI
3. Error if NOT ENABLED:
1. Hyper-V 2008
2. Hyper-V 2008 R2
3. Hyper-V 2012
4. Hyper-V 2012 R2
VMware Setting 2:
Modify VMX Configuration
1. Edit VM configuration file (.vmx) and add the following entry:
- For Hyper-V 2008/2008 R2
hypervisor.cpuid.v0 = "FALSE"
- For Hyper-V 2012/2012 R2
hypervisor.cpuid.v0 = "FALSE" mce.enable = "TRUE"
2. Error if NOT SET:
Hyper-V Services is running and VM can be created using Hyper-V Manager but VM fails to start
1. Hyper-V 2008
2. Hyper-V 2008 R2
3. Hyper-V 2012/2012 R2