First, I need to set the record straight – I am not a systems guy. When I need work done to set up a server or install an OS or handle networking, I usually talk to people who know what they are doing. After the system is ready, I am build BI and data solutions on the system.
As far as Virtual Machines (VMs) go, I really did not like working with them. I seem to always have issues getting them set up correctly and being able to work with them on a regular basis. In particular, getting connected to the host system and internet always annoyed me.
Well, I upgraded to Windows 8 two weeks ago. Yes, I actually upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8 without issue. I am really enjoying Windows 8 and my kids think it looks cool.
However, after the install, some VPN software provided by my client did not work. It appears to have issues working with Windows 8. I had heard that Hyper-V was easy to setup and use in Windows 8. It’s true! I merely had to turn on the service, create the network, create a VM, and point to a Windows 7 ISO and, voila, I had a VM running with Windows 7 and an internet connection. A Building
Windows 8 blog post by the Steven Sinofsky on Hyper-V was the key to simplicity. Check it out! They have a video, 3 minutes long, on creating a VM in Windows 8. It worked!
Kudos to the engineering team on making this a simple exercise that even a non-systems guy could figure out and use!
