Part II (Create your first virtual machine)
So to recap in Part I we covered:
-Some basics around choosing hardware
-Where to get install media from
-How to Install Hyper-V depending on if you are installing from a workstation or server based OS.
Now that you have your base Hyper-V install we can begin setting up the first VM.
Launch Hyper-V Manager
New-Virtual Machine
Click Next
Name your VM and choose a location
Choose Generation 2
Assign Memory
Add A connection for a NIC
Click Next
Select Install an Operating System and point to your Windows Server 2012 R2 ISO and click Next
Click Finish
Right click your newly created VM–Select Connect–Click Power button–Press Enter to Boot to the ISO
Click Next
Click Install Now
If using MSDN or other non-trial based install enter a product key.
Select (Server with GUI)
I accept the license terms
Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)
Click Next
Wait Patiently…
Create a password
Login
Turn on automatic updates and install any updates that are required
Power down the server and add additional cores.
Power the server back on and log back in. You are now ready for Part III (Setting up your domain controller)