See the Evaluation Center.īefore you install Windows Server or add the Hyper-V role, make sure that: To try out Windows Server 2019, you can download and install an evaluation copy. To learn more about Hyper-V, see the Hyper-V Technology Overview. For Windows 10, see Install Hyper-V on Windows 10. To create and run virtual machines, install the Hyper-V role on Windows Server by using Server Manager or the Install-WindowsFeature cmdlet in Windows PowerShell. Install the Hyper-V role on Windows ServerĪpplies To: Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 NovaBACKUP Business Essentials is able to backup Virtual Machines, more information about this product can be found at References: The Hyper-V components are not enabled by default in Windows environments, probably because not all environments will be able to utilize virtualization, depending on their specific CPU limitations.