How to create a virtual machine on Hyper-V with PowerShell

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 Presentation

When we want to set up a lab, we are forced to multiply the clicks to create our environment. To make my task easier, I created a script with two virtual machine templates.

Github link : https://github.com/ChrisMogis/Create_VM_HyperV.ps1.git 

The first model proposes:

  • 2vCPU
  • 2Gb of memory
  • 60Gb hard drive
The second model proposes : 
  • 4vCPU
  • 4Gb of memory
  • 80Gb fard drive

Prerequisites

  • CPU compatible with virtualization instructions
  • Virtualization activated in UEFI
  • Windows 10/11 Pro or Enterprise license
  • Hyper-V is available on your computer
    • How to install Hyper-V : https://www.ccmtune.fr/2022/08/how-to-install-hyper-v-feature-on.html

Variables avalables in the Script

VM naming

Two variables used for create the name of vitrual machine
  • $VMNumber = Get Random
  • $VMName = "CCMT" + $VMNumber

Virtual Switch

This variable is used to name the virtual switch that will be created when you run the script. (If the virtual switch already exist, the script bypass the creation.)
  • $vSwitchName = "External-vSwtich"

Store VM Data and disk

These variables define the locations where vDisk and virtual machine configuration information will be stored.
  • $StoreVM = "C:\VMs\vDisks\$($VMName).vhdx"
  • $StoreData = "C:\VMs\vDatas\"

ISO of Windows

This variable shows the location of the Windows installation ISO to mount it in the virtual machine and start the Windows 10 installation on the first boot.
  • $ISO = "C:\Users\cmogi\Downloads\22000.318.211104-1236.co_release_svc_refresh_CLIENTENTERPRISEEVAL_OEMRET_x64FRE_en-us.iso"

Script Exécution

The script content two parameters, Template1 and Template2 which correspond to the templates modeled a little more in the article.

Script command line :
  • .\ScriptName.ps1 -Template (VM1 OR VM2)

Result

Launch script :


The virtual machine is created with the VM1 template


Result in the Hyper-V manager console



Configuration ready



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