Windows Server Hyper-V Manager

Hyper-V Manager is a graphical user interface tool that is used to manage and monitor Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs) and their associated resources on Windows Server operating systems. Hyper-V Manager is a core component of the Hyper-V role that can be installed on a Windows Server machine.

Function Explanation:

Hyper-V Manager provides the following functions:

1. Create and configure virtual machines
2. Connect to virtual machines and manage them remotely
3. Create and manage virtual switches and network adapters
4. Create and manage virtual storage, including virtual hard disks and virtual DVD drives
5. View and manage the status of virtual machines, virtual switches, and virtual storage resources
6. Manage snapshots of virtual machines

Usage Examples:

1. Creating a new virtual machine:

To create a new virtual machine in Hyper-V Manager, follow these steps:

1. Open Hyper-V Manager.
2. In the right-hand pane, click on “New” to start the New Virtual Machine Wizard.
3. Follow the steps in the wizard to create a new virtual machine.
4. Creating a virtual switch:

To create a new virtual switch in Hyper-V Manager, follow these steps:

1. Open Hyper-V Manager.
2. Click on the “Virtual Switch Manager” button in the Actions pane.
3. Select the type of virtual switch you want to create (External, Internal, or Private) and click “Create Virtual Switch”.
4. Follow the steps in the wizard to configure the virtual switch.
5. Managing virtual machines:

To manage virtual machines in Hyper-V Manager, follow these steps:

1. Open Hyper-V Manager.
2. Select the virtual machine you want to manage.
3. Use the various options in the Actions pane to perform tasks such as starting, stopping, and connecting to the virtual machine.
4. Managing virtual machine storage:

To manage virtual machine storage in Hyper-V Manager, follow these steps:

1. Open Hyper-V Manager.
2. Select the virtual machine you want to manage.
3. Click on the “Settings” button in the Actions pane.
4. Click on the “Hard Drive” option in the left-hand pane to manage virtual hard disks, or the “DVD Drive” option to manage virtual DVD drives.
5. Managing virtual machine snapshots:

To manage virtual machine snapshots in Hyper-V Manager, follow these steps:

1. Open Hyper-V Manager.
2. Select the virtual machine you want to manage.
3. Click on the “Snapshots” button in the Actions pane.
4. Use the various options in the Snapshots pane to manage virtual machine snapshots.