Step 1 Open Hyper-V Manager
Searching for "Hyper-V Manager" in the Windows Start menu. The Hyper-V Manager application appears under "Best match" as a System tool. This is the primary management interface for creating and managing virtual machines on the Hyper-V host.
Step 2 Hyper-V Manager - Initial View
Opening Hyper-V Manager for the first time. The interface shows the server "SRV-HYPERV-01" in the left panel with no virtual machines currently created. The Virtual Machines section displays "No virtual machines were found on this server." The Actions pane on the right provides options for creating and managing VMs.
Step 3 Hyper-V Manager - Action Menu
Accessing the Action menu from the Hyper-V Manager interface. The menu displays options including Quick Create, New, Import Virtual Machine, Hyper-V Settings, Virtual Switch Manager, Virtual SAN Manager, and various disk and server management tools.
Step 4 Import Virtual Machine Wizard - Before You Begin
Launching the Import Virtual Machine wizard. This wizard helps import a virtual machine from a set of configuration files and guides through resolving configuration problems to prepare the VM for use on this computer.
Step 5 Virtual Switch Manager - Create External Switch
Opening the Virtual Switch Manager for SRV-HYPERV-01. Creating a new virtual switch by selecting "External" type. This will create a virtual switch that binds to the physical network adapter, allowing virtual machines to access the physical network.
Step 6 Virtual Switch Properties - Configure External Network
Configuring the new virtual switch named "vSwitch0". Setting the connection type to "External network" and selecting "Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (17) I219-LM" as the physical network adapter. The checkbox "Allow management operating system to share this network adapter" is enabled, allowing the host OS to use the network connection alongside VMs.
Step 7 Apply Networking Changes - Warning Dialog
A warning dialog appears: "Pending changes may disrupt network connectivity." The system warns that applying these changes may temporarily interrupt network connections. This is expected when creating an external virtual switch. Clicking "Yes" to proceed with the network configuration changes.
Step 8 Virtual Switch Created Successfully
The external virtual switch "vSwitch0" has been successfully created. It now appears in the Virtual Switches list, bound to the Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (17) I219-LM adapter. The switch is ready for virtual machines to use for network connectivity.
Step 9 Return to Hyper-V Manager
Returning to the main Hyper-V Manager interface after completing the virtual switch configuration. The system is now ready for virtual machine creation with network connectivity properly configured.
Step 10 Open Computer Management
Searching for "Computer Management" in the Windows Start menu to configure user permissions for Hyper-V. This tool will be used to add users to the Hyper-V Administrators group, granting them the necessary permissions to manage virtual machines.
Step 11 Computer Management - System Tools
Opening Computer Management console. The left panel shows System Tools including Task Scheduler, Event Viewer, Shared Folders, Local Users and Groups, Performance, Device Manager, Storage, and Services and Applications.
Step 12 Local Users and Groups
Navigating to "Local Users and Groups" in Computer Management. This section contains Users and Groups folders for managing local user accounts and security groups on the system.
Step 13 View Groups
Opening the Groups folder to view all local security groups. The list includes various groups such as Administrators, Backup Operators, Hyper-V Administrators, Users, and many other built-in Windows groups with specific permissions and access rights.
Step 14 Hyper-V Administrators Group Properties
Opening the properties for the "Hyper-V Administrators" group. The description states: "Members of this group have complete and unrestricted access to all features of Hyper-V." The Members section is currently empty. Clicking "Add..." to add users to this administrative group.
Step 15 Select Users - Add Lab-Client User
Using the "Select Users" dialog to add a user to the Hyper-V Administrators group. Entering "Lab-Client User" in the object names field. The location is set to "SRV-HYPERV-01" (the local computer). Clicking "Check Names" to verify the username, then OK to add the user.
Step 16 User Added to Hyper-V Administrators
The "Lab-Client User" has been successfully added to the Hyper-V Administrators group. The user now appears in the Members list. A note at the bottom explains: "Changes to a user's group membership are not effective until the next time the user logs on." Clicking "Apply" to save the changes.
Step 17 Configuration Complete
The Hyper-V Manager and user permissions setup is now complete. The Lab-Client User has been granted full Hyper-V administrative access. The system is ready for virtual machine creation and management. The user will need to log out and log back in for the group membership changes to take effect.
