Windows Server 2008 Server Virtualization

Adding Windows Server virtualization

An enterprise wants to use Windows Server® virtualization to run virtual machines. The system administrator installs Windows Server virtualization on the computer, and then manages it by using snap-ins in Server Manager.

Important

The Windows Server virtualization scenario is only for computers running The 64-bit edition of Windows Server 2008, and that have support at the processor level for virtualization. More specific hardware requirements for Windows Server virtualization are described in the Windows Server virtualization Step-by-Step Guide on the Windows Server TechCenter (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=98822). It is strongly recommended that you review these hardware requirements before completing any of the tasks in this scenario.

Installing Windows Server virtualization

The administrator’s first task is to run Setup for the two Windows Server virtualization update packages. After the updates are complete, Windows Server virtualization is available for installation by using Server Manager.

To install Windows Server virtualization

1.   Double-click the following two update packages stored in %windir%\WSV to make Windows Server virtualization available for installation by using Server Manager: Windows6.0-KB939854-x64.msu Windows6.0-KB939853-x64.msu 2.   If Server Manager is not already open, open Server Manager by clicking Start, pointing to Administrative Tools, and then clicking Server Manager. 3.   In the Roles Summary area, click Add Roles. 4.   On the Select Server Roles page of the Add Roles Wizard, select Windows Server virtualization. 5.   Complete the Add Roles Wizard. For more information about specific configuration pages and settings for Windows Server virtualization, see the Windows Server virtualization Step-by-Step Guide on the Windows Server TechCenter (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=98822).

Managing Windows Server virtualization by using Server Manager

After installing Windows Server virtualization, the administrator uses snap-ins available in Server Manager to manage the role.

To manage Windows Server virtualization by using Server Manager

1.   If Server Manager is not already open, open Server Manager by clicking Start, pointing to Administrative Tools, and then clicking Server Manager. 2.   In the hierarchy pane, expand Roles, and then expand Windows Server Virtualization. 3.   With the Server Manager window active, press F5 to refresh the console if Windows Server virtualization is installed, but Windows Server virtualization snap-ins and management tools do not show in the hierarchy pane.

Removing Windows Server virtualization by using Server Manager

After several months, the company no longer requires this server to be used as a virtual machine running multiple operating systems, and the system administrator removes the Windows Server virtualization role.

To remove Windows Server virtualization by using Server Manager

1.   If Server Manager is not already open, open Server Manager by clicking Start, pointing to Administrative Tools, and then clicking Server Manager. 2.   Open the Roles Summary area if it is not already open. Click Remove roles. 3.   On the Remove Server Roles page of the Remove Roles Wizard, clear the check box for Windows Server virtualization. Click Next. 4.   After confirming that you want to remove Windows Server virtualization, on the Confirm Removal Selections page, click Remove. 5.   Verify that Windows Server virtualization has been removed from the server by refreshing Server Manager and viewing the Roles Summary area.