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What is Hyper-V Manager? How to use it?

Here you will find out:

  • what is Hyper-V Manager
  • requirements for Hyper-V Manager
  • how to setup Hyper-V Manager
  • when DiskInternals can help you to work with Hyper-V Manager

Are you ready to learn about Hyper-V Manager? Let's read!

Hyper-V Manager helps Windows OS users to manage Hyper-V environments with the inclusion of the VMs installed in the virtual environment.

What Is Hyper-V Manager?

Hyper-V Manager is a management tool for Hyper-V hosts and virtual machines (VMs) that may be managed locally or remotely. Hyper-V Manager is a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing Hyper-V virtual environments from a central location. Hyper-V Manager is a Microsoft Management Console snap-in (.msc file) that simplifies the configuration and management of Hyper-V systems in Microsoft Windows.

You may use Hyper-V Manager to build, configure, and delete virtual machines, VM checkpoints, virtual disks, virtual switches, and network adapters, as well as change Hyper-V settings. Please visit our blog post on how to install and configure Hyper-V Manager for a complete list of actions and operations available.

Hyper-V Manager Overview

Hyper-V Manager is a product from Microsoft to its Windows OS users. The utility is a free GUI-based management tool for managing virtual environments created in Windows OS. It was initially introduced with Windows Server 2008, and currently, you can use the utility with any PC that has Hyper-V installed/enabled.

Yes, Hyper-V Manager is pre-installed with Hyper-V, and once you enable Hyper-V on a Windows PC, the Hyper-V Manager gets enabled alongside. It is important to note that you need to install a genuine Windows OS version for you to run Hyper-V and Hyper-V Manager.

Also, you need to install Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) to access and use Hyper-V tools. On its own, Hyper V Manager is free; practically, the cost is included in the price you paid for a genuine Windows OS license. With this utility - Hyper-V Manager, you can create, change, and delete virtual machines (VMs).

Furthermore, with Hyper-V Manager, you can manage Windows Server Core and Hyper-V Server remotely. However, it is advisable to manage Hyper-V hosts with identical OSes or systems that run the same Windows Server version. There are pretty many virtual environment management features available with Hyper-V Manager, and the interesting fact is that it features a graphical interface, which makes it easy to use.

Main Features of Hyper-V Manager

While Hyper-V Manager tends to come with a ton of features, listed hereunder are the main features of the utility.

  • Hyper-V Manager allows the user to interact with Hyper-V hosts and Virtual Machines, individually.
  • With Hyper-V Manager you can easily manage as many Hyper-V hosts as possible - locally and remotely.
  • Hyper-V Manager supports configuration of feature settings like Live Migration.
  • Hyper-V Manager lets you create, deactivate/delete, and configure virtual machines and virtual hard disks.
  • You can create, delete, apply, and revert checkpoints due to Hyper-V Manager.
  • Hyper-V Manager alows to replicate Hyper-V environment.
  • Hyper-V Manager is suitable for managing multiple infrastructure components such as Hyper-V hosts and virtual machines, including checkpoints, switches, and virtual hard disks.
  • Hyper-V Manager supports Windows Management Instrumentation to detect events delivery in a graphical user interface.

How to Open Hyper-V Manager

Below is a detailed guide on how to launch Hyper-V Manager on a Windows OS computer.

  • Press Windows key + I to launch the Settings page on a Windows computer.
  • Click on the “Apps” option and then select “Apps & features.”
  • Scroll down and look out for the “Related settings” section, then click on “Programs and Features.”
  • Click on “Turn Windows features on or off.”
  • Check the box beside the Hyper-V option, and also check the “Hyper-V Management Tools” box.
  • OK to save the settings and close the dialogue box and access Hyper-V Manager
  • You will need to reboot your PC for the Hyper-V Manager setting to effect.

How to Download, Install, and Access Hyper-V Manager

Download and installation instructions for Hyper-V Manager. Once you’ve got the tool installed, you’ll find it under the “Administrative Tools” menu selection on the Start Menu.

Tip: On the target system, you must execute Hyper-V Manager using an account that is a member of the Administrators group or Hyper-V Administrators group. You won't be able to connect to the Hyper-V host otherwise. If the administrator account on your management workstation lacks such privileges, press [Shift] when right-clicking the Hyper-V Manager shortcut, then select Run as another user.

You will then be prompted for the necessary credentials.

Protect Your Hyper-V Manager Data - Create Back UPs

Before you go on to carry out an advanced action on your Hyper-V Manager Windows PC, it is important to create a Restore Point, and also make a comprehensive backup of your files. Interestingly, there are many software applications out there that allow you to make backups; however, DiskInternals RAID Recovery software lets you do it for free, and it actually creates “Disk Images.” Unlike regular backup copies, disk images are more comprehensive and contain more important details.

Use DiskInternals RAID Recovery to Save Your Hyper-V Manager data

An all-inclusive RAID recovery solution with a built-in "Wizard" to help novices and new users. This app can recover files from virtual machines and all kinds of RAID drives. DiskInternals RAID Recovery is regularly updated and integrates several handy features, as well as support various file systems.

It automatically figures out pool and filesystem parameters, including the disk order, and can recover previous versions of files (if available) - verify checksums to ascertain the file's integrity. You can use this data recovery app on all Windows PCs.

Hyper-V Manager Recovery Process

First Step:

Connect the hard drive where the files were lost - to a computer system via USB or any other supported means of connectivity.

Second Step:

Boot the computer where the hard drive is connected and install DiskInternals RAID Recovery software. After the installation, launch the program and follow the Recovery Wizard prompts to recover your lost files from each of the connected drives, one after another.

Hyper-V Manager Failure Prevention Tip

RAID failures cannot be entirely avoided, but here are some prevention tips that may be of help.

  • Always monitor the RAID disk drives’ critical SMART parameters, health status, and temperature routinely. This will help you identify RAID array failure signs earlier and fix them before it escalates.
  • Always back up your data regularly because no one can be too sure when data loss could occur.
  • Don’t perform CHKDSK or SFC scans in a bid to fix and repair RAID array errors.
  • Don’t ever use the “beta” version of a RAID firmware, OS, or system file. However, ensure to keep your OS and critical software apps updated to their latest stable versions regularly.

Reserve at least two new or empty drives to use in replacing failed drives in an array.

Conclusions on Hyper-V Manager

Okay, this article has clearly explained Hyper-V and how you can use Hyper-V Manager to manage virtual machines on Windows OS computers. If you mistakenly lost some important files saved on your VMs, DiskInternals RAID Recovery can help you to recover back the files.

Hyper-V Manager helps users to easily manage VMs in a Windows environment. It is a free utility available on systems running genuine versions of Windows OS. To enable Hyper-V Manager on your system, you have first to enable Hyper-V on the system.

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