How to Install Windows Server 2022 Core on a Hyper-V virtual machine

This is a step-by-step guide on how to install Windows Server 2022 Core on a Hyper-V virtual machine:

Step 1: Download the Windows Server 2022 ISO

• Visit the Microsoft Evaluation Center
• Download the Windows Server 2022 ISO image

Step 2: Install Hyper-V on Your Host Machine

• Open Server Manager
• Click on Add Roles and Features
• Follow the wizard to install the Hyper-V role

Step 3: Create a New Virtual Machine in Hyper-V

• Open Hyper-V Manager
• Click on New > Virtual Machine
• Follow the wizard to set up the virtual machine. You’ll need to specify the name, generation (Generation 1 or 2), memory, network, and hard disk settings

Step 4: Connect the ISO Image to the Virtual Machine

• In the Hyper-V Manager, select the virtual machine you created
• Click on Settings
• Under SCSI Controller, click DVD Drive and then Add
• Browse and select the Windows Server 2022 ISO image

Step 5: Boot from the ISO Image

• Start the virtual machine
• The virtual machine should boot from the ISO image
• Follow the Windows Setup wizard to install Windows Server 2022

Step 6: Install Windows Server 2022 Core

• During the installation, choose the Server Core option
• Follow the prompts to complete the installation

Step 7: Configure the Server

• After installation, restart the virtual machine
• Log in to the server using the Administrator account
• Configure the server as needed using PowerShell or remote management tools

Step 8: Install Hyper-V on the Server Core

• Open PowerShell as an Administrator
• Run the following command to install Hyper-V:

Install-WindowsFeature -Name Hyper-V -IncludeManagementTools

• Restart the server to complete the installation

Step 9: Verify Installation

• Open Hyper-V Manager on the server
• Verify that the Hyper-V role is installed and that you can create and manage virtual machines25

And that’s it! You’ve successfully installed Windows Server 2022 Core on a Hyper-V virtual machine. You can also watch my YouTube video below for the visual guidance.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

AboutPraveen Kumar

A part-time blogger and full-time techie based in India. I began my IT career in 2010. Over the past 14 years, I've had the privilege of collaborating with great leaders and various companies. Currently, I work as a Senior Technical Specialist for Microsoft Cloud Technologies. With expertise in Microsoft Azure, Endpoint Manager, Exchange Online, and Teams Online, I assist colleagues worldwide with day-to-day tasks, administration, automation, and troubleshooting IT support issues.