How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

Download Windows Server 2008 RC0 with Windows Server virtualization CTP

The Virtual Server Journal — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:04:04 GMT

Microsoft Windows Server Virtualization (WSV) Community Technology Preview (CTP) is now included in the

Windows Server Virtualization CTP Available now!

Robert Larson — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:31:43 GMT

Well it has finally happened. WSV CTP is out the doors on the Windows 2008 RC0 release. I am going to

Download Server 2008 and get your first look at Viridian?

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:14:28 GMT

Download Server 2008 and get your first look at Viridian?

Windows Server 2008 RC0 is here!

Kurt Roggen [BE] — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:21:42 GMT

As you known RC0 of Windows Server 2008 is quite unique since it contains a CTP (Customer Technical Preview

Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate

Nathan Mercer's blog — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:42:36 GMT

Early this morning (NZ Time) we declared Release Candidate (RC0) of Windows Server 2008.  As announced

Windows Server 2008 RC0 with Viridian released on MSDN

shawnbass.com - Virtualization blog — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:26:08 GMT

From an entry on John Howard's blog, I've learned that Server 2008 RC0 with Vridian just hit MSDN last night. I'm off to download it now. BTW, John also posted a nice entry on the steps re ...

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

Mike — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:51:44 GMT

Is it possible that the updates work only on a english system?

I tried on a german x64 enterprise, but it tells mit the "updates are not for your system" ?

最新消息: Windows Server 2008 RC0 正式發布

Robert Hu's Blog — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:08:44 GMT

Windows Server 2008 RC0 在歷經千辛萬苦一拖再拖千呼萬喚之後終於生出來了。微軟網站上的公告在此: Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate 0 Ready

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

jhoward — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:23:11 GMT

Mike - yes, that is correct. As I mentioned in the post, there are no localised builds available in this preview release. You should install the en-us x64 full build.

Thanks,

John.

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

Mike — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:24:31 GMT

I should have read the article more carefully, only

the english version is supported.

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

CRussel — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:59:43 GMT

Is there a way to install the new VMRC equivalent to a client workstation?

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

jhoward — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:59:17 GMT

@CRussel: In a future release we will support the management UI components running on a remote workstation. However, it is not supported in the technology preview release. That having been said, you should not see too many issues running them from a remote Windows Server 2008 RC0 x64 machine. Simply install the client package from \windows\wsv. No reboot should be required.

Cheers,

John.

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

RobLarso — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:32:40 GMT

You say that all you need is an Intel-VT or AMD-V system with the latest BIOS and the right things enabled. Well I have two systems with AMD Turion X2 processors that are AMD-V and they have virtualization support and the NX is built in, latest BIOS....I installed following yours and the install guide linked from the Virtualization team blog....I created a new VM, but when I attempt to start a VM it tells me "Hypervisor is not running" or something like that.

So what gives. The processor is a TL-60. Specs here http://www.amdcompare.com/us-en/notebook/details.aspx?opn=TMDTL60HAX5CT

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

jhoward — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:33:49 GMT

Rob - the most likely cause is the processor revision. If it is F2 or earlier, you will need to get in contact with the computer manufacturer for an updated BIOS. F3 and later should be fine.

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

PeterAlcorn — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:38:46 GMT

Hi John,

We have been trying to load WSV and like RobLarso we get the "Hypervisor is not running" message when trying to start a virtual machine.

We are using a Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4 AM2 Motherboard with a AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ "Brisbane" processor

Family F

Model B

Stepping 1

Ext Family F

Ext Model 6B

Revision BH-G1

We have updated the mother board Award firmware to version F11f dated 07/11/2007 this file was downloaded from Gigabyte.

Then we cold started the machine.

The error "Hypervisor is not running" still exists.

There is no option in the BIOS setup reffering to Virtual anything.

Do you have something else for us to try?

I have spent many hours searching for the answer with no luck can you please help?

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

jhoward — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:58:55 GMT

Peter - with F2, you need additional motherboard support in the BIOS for the hypervisor to launch. I'm not sure if there is any support for F1 - my mistake in saying "F2 or earlier" in my response to Rob. I should have said just "F2".

To get this to work, you need two things: Either F2 with BIOS support, OR F3 and later. Note that even with F3 and later, the BIOS from the motherboard manufacturer must still provide full support for hardware virtualization. I can only suggest speaking with the motherboard manufacturer to confirm they have full support for hardware virtualization and if so upgrading to an F3 or later. I know of several people internally at Microsoft who have done a processor swap and the machine starts working.

You have confirmed that NX/XD support is turned on in the BIOS too, of course?

Cheers,

John.

Windows Server 2008 RC0 - Windows Server Virtualization

Marcelo Di Iorio — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:48:32 GMT

Windows Server Virtualization (WSV), es el servicio de virtualización disponible e integrado como un

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

Patrick — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:11:30 GMT

Hello,

we have installed the Windows Standard 2008 Server with Hyper-V installed on an HP ProLaint BL460c G1 , all Services are Running and I great 2 Virtual Machines, but when I start them I get the Message "hypervisor is not running"

The Intel Virtual Technology in BIOS are enabled

re: How to install the Windows Server virtualization role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

jhoward — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:05:37 GMT

Patrick - Can you verify on www.windowsservercatalog.com that your machine is listed as compatible with Hyper-V. THere's several BL460c's up there, but I don't know the range specifically. Also check that VT and Execute Disable are set in the BIOS, and if you change them, cold start the machine. Finally, make sure you have the latest BIOS (or at least the version listed on the site above as supported by HP). If the system is listed and the Hypervisor still isn't launching, can you look in the Hypervisor and system event logs for errors.

Thanks,

John.

BTW - You are using Hyper-V RTM I assume? you posted the comment against a pre-release version.