How to deploy the XMS Virtual Edge VHDX file for Hyper-V

This article describes two methods for deploying the XMS Virtual Edge VHDX file on Hyper-V. You can download the VHDX file for Hyper-V from here.

Method 1: Standalone Configuration (for Windows server that support Hyper-V in a standalone configuration)

1. Open Hyper-V Quick Create via the Windows Start menu.
   
   
    
2. Select the local installation source.
   
   
    
3. Uncheck the checkbox This virtual machine will run Windows.
   
   
    
4. Click the Change installation source button and select the .vhdx file stored on your local hard drive.
   
   
    
5. Click Create Virtual Machine button for the creation of the virtual machine.
   
   
    
6. After successful creation, the machine appears in the Hyper-V manager.
   
   
    

Method 2: Hyper-V clusters

1. Open Hyper-V Manger on your computer.
    
2. In the Action menu, click New and then click Virtual Machine...
   
   
    
3. Specify the VM name and location and then click Next. Leave other default settings as is.
   
   
    
4. Select Generation 2 for XMS Edge (it requires SCSI Boot) and click Next.
   
   
    
5. Specify the amount of memory to be allocated to the VM, recommended is 2 GB (although 4GB might be configured for performance) and click Next.
   
   
    
6. Select a virtual switch that will be used for connecting the XMS Edge VHDX to the network.
   Be cautious when assigning the virtual switch, there may be VLAN requirements (also a DHCP is required to commission the XMS, it is recommended switching to a static IP from the cloud service after full commissioning.
   
   
    
7. Select Use an existing virtual hard disk and click Next.
   
   
    
8.  The XMS Edge VM will now start in the Hyper-V cluster (note secure boot below needs to be deselected otherwise you will receive).