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Hyper-V

Note: AstLinux 1.2.10 or later is required

VM Host Specifications: Hyper-V

VM Host Requirements: Windows Server 2008 or newer, Windows 8 Professional or newer versions (64-bit)

AstLinux Board Type:

  • “genx86_64-vm” (VGA video console)

VM Guest Recommended Options:

  • Memory: 512 to 1024 MB
  • CPU: 2 Processor Cores
  • Virtual Storage: 4 to 8 GB
  • Network: Virtual Switch (needs to be created in advance in the Hyper-V Manager)

Assumptions:

  • A working installation of Hyper-V Server. These instructions use Hyper-V Server 2012R2.
  • A Virtual Switch configured within Hyper-V Server.
  • Hyper-V Manager available, with the necessary permissions on the server.
  • AstLinux installation ISO copied to local storage on the server.

Configuration:

Special Thanks -> Nick Mace graciously provided the following configuration detail.

… TBD …

Finally, configure AstLinux using the normal setup.

Tip -> Note the “IPv4 Address:” on the screen and access the VM with SSH or an HTTPS browser on the same network.

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