2.4. The Bottom Line

Installing the Hyper-V role

Windows Server 2008 has been highly modularized when compared to previous versions of Windows Server. The modularization has resulted in the definition of distinct roles that can be separately installed without affecting any other role on the system.

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Install the Hyper-V role on a Windows Server 2008 Full installation.

Remotely administering Hyper-V Server

Microsoft provides a set of tools that can be installed on a system administrator's workstation for managing Windows Server 2008 hosts and all the roles that can be installed on them.

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Set up a server for remote administration by using commands instead of the GUI interface. Install the Hyper-V management console on your ...

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