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Can I run two Windows Server operating systems inside Hyper-V?

Anonymous
2019-12-31T23:52:17+00:00

I have Windows 10 Pro, 10Gb Ram, and 1TB Hard drive. Will I be able to run two Windows Server Operating Systems at the same time inside Hyper-V of Windows 10 Pro?

Windows Server High availability Virtualization and Hyper-V

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-01-01T00:16:21+00:00

    Hi Nessenboro,

    I am an independent advisor and a Microsoft user like you, and I would be happy to help you out with this.

    Hyper-V is available on 64-bit versions of Windows 10 Pro. Your hardware also needs to support virtualization (may need to be enabled in BIOS/UEFI).

    Provided that you have proper licensing to run the Server operating systems, you should be able to run them both. Be aware all 3 instances are sharing the same hardware. There are some features that work differently in Hyper-V on Windows than they do in Hyper-V running on Windows Server.

    I would suggest if you haven't already to review this Microsoft documentation in regards to Hyper-V:

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization...

    Windows Server operating systems supported as guests include 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019. For more information: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization...

    I hope this has helped you. If this is not what you are looking for, please reply and let us know and we would be happy to look into providing some different suggestions!

    Regards,

    -Ashton

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-01-02T05:07:26+00:00

    Will I be able to run two Windows Server Operating Systems at the same time inside Hyper-V of Windows 10 Pro?

    As long as you run each server in a separate virtual machine, you can run as many servers at the same time as you like ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 10. You are limited only by how much RAM and hard drive space is available.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-01-02T02:08:10+00:00

    Okay which one is better to host another operating system Inside hyper-v out of these three with better function?

    Windows Server 2016 Standard

    Windows Server 2016 Essen

    Windows 10 Pro

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-01-02T03:30:55+00:00

    Hi Nessenboro,

    Please note there are differences in the way licensing for Windows Server works:

    https://www.nakivo.com/blog/windows-server-2016...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Because these forums are more consumer focused, someone may be better equipped to help you in the Microsoft TechNet forums: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-...

    Personally I would run Windows Server 2016 Standard as the host operating system.

    This TechNet thread may be helpful:

    https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-...

    Regards,

    -Ashton

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-01-03T01:48:17+00:00

    Very well. I was just checking to make sure before I proceed.

    I will move forward.

    Windows 10 Pro will be left with 5 out of GB ram hosting HYPER-V

    2.5GB will be reserved for NPS Server 2016

    2.5GB will be reserved for VPN Server 2016

    Thank you for informing me about Windows Server 2016 Standard license. I did review them and It is good for two of any combination way PC or virtual.

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