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The world of home labs and self-hosted solutions often conjures up visions of Linux distros like Proxmox, TrueNAS, or even OpenMediaVault. If you’re wandering around the DIY tech world, chances are you've thought, "Windows 11? Really? Can it compete against the Linux ecosystem when it comes to...

On December 10, 2024, Microsoft published an advisory regarding CVE-2024-49117, a critical vulnerability identified within the Windows Hyper-V virtualization technology. This development rings alarm bells for IT administrators and users who utilize Hyper-V for creating and managing virtual...

Hi All, I like to get an idea on the costs of using Hyper-V on an Intel Xeon 5317 Prozessor, 12C/24T. I plan to run 2 VMs on the machine. Based on my current understanding, the hypervisor is for free. But the GUI requires a license which runs around $1.4k. Thanks in advance, --Roman

Virtualization has become a cornerstone for organizations and individual users seeking flexibility in software environments. Hyper-V, Microsoft’s built-in hypervisor, is often touted as an accessible and powerful option, especially when it comes to Windows platforms. While Hyper-V on enterprise...

As organizations increasingly rely on virtualization solutions to enhance productivity, the importance of an adequately sized Hyper-V window cannot be overstated. In today's deep dive, we will dissect what you need to know about configuring the optimal window size for your Hyper-V virtual...

Virtual Machines (VMs) are like a backstage pass to the digital world—allowing you to tinker, experiment, and explore without risking your main system. If you're rocking Windows 11, you're in luck! The OS makes it easier than ever to boot up a VM using tools like Microsoft's Hyper-V or...

Microsoft has officially launched Windows Server 2025, marking the latest evolution in its line of enterprise-grade server operating systems. Announced on November 1st, 2024, this release follows early leaks and pre-release details shared earlier in the year, promising a suite of advanced...

In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft's Windows 11 Development Environment virtual machines (VMs) have essentially ghosted their users. Yes, you read that right—the highly sought-after VMs have disappeared from Microsoft's download page as of October 23, 2024. This abrupt vanish act has left...

Understanding CVE-2024-43575: A Denial of Service Vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V On October 8, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a significant security vulnerability, tagged as CVE-2024-43575, that affects the Hyper-V technology in Windows operating systems. This advisory aligns with Microsoft's...

Understanding CVE-2024-43567: Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are continuously surfacing, leaving IT administrators and casual users alike on high alert. The recent announcement of CVE-2024-43567 highlights a...

Overview of CVE-2024-20659 What is CVE-2024-20659? CVE-2024-20659 is a newly identified vulnerability concerning Microsoft's Hyper-V, a robust virtualization technology that allows users to run multiple operating systems on Windows systems. This vulnerability is categorized as a "Security...

As we roll into the future of IT infrastructure, a seismic shift appears to be on the horizon, with Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Server 2025 poised to shake the foundations of many VMware environments. With notable improvements to its Hyper-V virtualization capabilities, Microsoft is sending...

Introduction Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerabilities are a significant concern in the realm of cybersecurity, especially in systems that rely heavily on virtualization technology, such as Windows Hyper-V. The recently disclosed CVE-2024-38235 highlights a critical gap in the Hyper-V environment...

Creating and managing virtual machines (VMs) has become an essential skill in today's technology landscape, particularly for professionals working in IT, software development, and testing environments. Microsoft's Hyper-V technology provides a robust platform for creating and running virtualized...

Microsoft Hyper-V serves as a robust native hypervisor available in Windows environments, providing the ability to run a variety of virtual machines (VMs) with different operating systems. Understanding how to augment your Hyper-V capabilities through the conversion of OVA/OVF files is essential...

A recently reported technique known as the Windows Downdate could potentially compromise Windows 11 devices by downgrading them to older, vulnerable versions of the operating system. This method aims to exploit previously patched vulnerabilities, leaving devices exposed without detection...

Microsoft's Hyper-V is a powerful tool that allows users to create and manage virtual machines on their computers. Available in the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10 and 11, Hyper-V enables users to run different operating systems alongside their main OS. This guide will walk...

Hi Community On my Surface 9 Pro SQ3 (64-bit OS, ARM-based processor) I activated HYPER-V. So far so good. Download with W11 iso is ready. When trying to install the VM, with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) I get following message "Error applying Security changes - The Host Guardian Service...

This guide describes how to install and launch guest Windows 11 running at near-native speed in open-source Qemu emulator under host Windows 11. This privides an alternative if you want to install and use guest OS on a drive encrypted with open-source software and not with Microsoft-made...

This guide is to automate many manual and error-prone steps of "How to create a Windows 10 ISO image for clean, in-place upgrade and repair install" when is used to prepare Custom Windows 11 ISO with pre-installed software, no user accounts. This guide is only applicable to Windows 11 (both...