Windows Server 2008 only 64-bit version supports virtualization

Windows Server 2008 RC0 version has been officially released for public testing. This version includes the "Server Virtualization" role for the first time, which is an important part of Microsoft's server strategy. But have you used this feature?

Many netizens are asking, why can't I find this function after installing RC0? In fact, installing this feature requires hardware conditions in addition to software conditions.

Prerequisites for installing the Windows Server Virtualization role:

Windows Server® Virtualization requires a specific CPU:

• Based on x64: Windows Server virtualization features only Available in x64 editions of Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter editions.

• Hardware-assisted virtualization: A specific CPU with virtualization options is required, which is a CPU containing Intel VT (Vanderpool Technology) or AMD Virtualization (AMD-V, codename "Pacifica").

• Hardware Data Execution Prevention (DEP), and is turned on (if the CPU supports Server 2008, it is enabled by default).

Using EVEREST Ultimate Edition software, you can easily identify whether your CPU meets the requirements:

In the "CPUID" section under "Mainboard", check whether the following three features are supported: Br>

1. Instruction Set: 64-bit x86 Extensions

2. CPUID Features: For AMD Processors: Secure Virtual Machine Extensions (Pacifica); For Intel Processors: Virtual Machine Extensions (Vanderpool)< Br>

3. Security Features: Data Execution Prevention (DEP) (DEP, NX, EDB)

Steps to Install the Windows Server Virtualization Role:

1. Install the full x64 version of Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise, or Datacenter Edition.

2. Install the Windows 6.0-KB939853-x64 and Windows6.0-KB939854-x64 update programs in the Windows/wsv system folder. Thus, a role "Windows Server Virtualization" is added to the "Role" in Server Manager.

3. Click “Add Role” and follow the prompts to install the changed role.

Adding a Installation Role

After the installation is complete, you can add a virtual machine to run. The disk format used by Windows Server Virtualization is the VHD format of Microsoft's own Virtual PC. The operation of the virtual machine uses the "Remote Desktop Connection" method. Conditional readers can experience this new feature on their own.

If the CPU does not support hardware-assisted virtualization, you will be prompted to install the Windows Server Virtualization role, and you will not be able to add and run virtual machines.

Requires Conditional Tips

However, you can use the Virtualization Console in the Administrative Tools to connect to virtual machines on your network through Remote Desktop Connection.

remote connection