Deploying VMs using the Microsoft Azure Portal takes just a few mouse clicks.

If you work with Linux, or you just want to test drive the OS, you can use Hyper-V to create a virtual machine with the distro you like alongside Windows 10.

Disk performance when starting all lab virtual machines simultaneously was 73 MB/sec. The Need for Speed Overall, I found this approach really easy; the lab VMs start and run incredibly fast in Azure ...

Want to try Windows 11 risk-free? Use Hyper-V to create a virtual machine where you can test the new operating system without losing access to your "real" PC. I've got step-by-step instructions here.

Hotpatch for Azure Edition in Windows Server enables you to install security updates without rebooting the server, let see how to install it.

Having a virtual machine on-hand can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as testing software or tweaks in a sandboxed environment that is separate from ...

The latest version of VMware Workstation Player includes the features needed to install Windows 11 as a virtual machine.

On October 14, 23025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10, meaning no more free security updates. Instead of disposing Windows 10, continue to use the system in a VM.

Step-by-Step: Creating VMs in Microsoft Azure Here's what to do (and what not to do) when you want to move a workload to the cloud using a virtual machine on someone else's metal.

Microsoft makes the Windows installation media available for download, but you will have to put it into a format that aligns with how you plan to use the installation files.