Understand Computer Virtualization

Introduction

The Understand Computer Virtualization module provides you with the instruction and devices to develop your hands on skills in the defined topics. This module includes the following exercise:

• Install Hyper-V Feature

Exam Objectives

The following exam objectives are covered in this lab:

• 220-902: 2.2 Given a scenario, set up and use client-side virtualization
• 220-902: 1.2 Given a scenario, install Windows PC operating systems using appropriate methods (Boot methods, Types of installation)

Lab time: It will take approximately 1 hour to complete this lab.

Exercise 1 - Install Hyper-V Feature

Hyper-V is a machine virtualization platform from Microsoft that enables you to install and run multiple 32-bit or 64-bit OS in parallel on the same machine. This enables you to work on various OS without having to invest in expensive computer hardware. In addition, you can use Hyper-V to install and test virtual machines of various configurations without affecting the functionality of other virtual or physical machines.

For Hyper-V service to run in Windows 8.x, the computer hardware must have a 64-bit processor that supports second level address translation (SLAT), at least 4 GB of system memory and BIOS-level virtualization support. You can verify with your system vendor to find out if your computer can run this virtualization platform.

To be able to see the pre-installation phase of Windows, you will use Hyper-V as this gives you access to the entire installation process.