Create Domain Controller using PowerShell Direct

I have a new Hyper-V server for my labs and I need to create a new virtual environment as soon as possible.

After I finished installing Windows patches and other software, I make an image using sysprep.

Then, I created a new virtual machine using my new Windows 2019 image.

I chose to use PowerShell Direct to create a new Domain Controller for my new virtual infrastructure.

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Upgrade to Windows Server 2019

Pre-Upgrade


Upgrade path:

Windows Server 2008 R2 can be upgraded to Windows Server 2019 in three consecutive upgrade processes – first by upgrading to Windows Server 2012, and then upgrading Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2016, and then upgrading from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2019.

Support:

In-place Upgrade is supported for Windows Server versions 2008 R2, 2012 R2 and 2016 on physical hardware, and in Virtual Machines. Public and private cloud companies also support In-place Upgrade of Windows Server versions 2008 R2, 2012 and 2016 Virtual Machines – check with your cloud provider.

Alternative:

Migrate (re-deploy) applications and data on a clean install of Windows Server 2019.

Limitations:

Windows Servers configured to “Boot from VHD” cannot be upgraded using In-place Upgrade.

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What’s new in Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V – 65th autoexec.gr Community Event

On 30th of March, at the monthly community event of Autoexec.gr I had the pleasure as a proud member to talk about what’s new in Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V.

So what’s changed?

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