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Hyper-V VM Build Docs

This template is intended for use as a guideline to document the server build on a Hyper-V host. If you find it useful or want to add some more info, please feel free to get in touch.

VM Specification​

NameValue
Hyper-V HostHyper-V Host Name
CPU (number of core)4 Cores
RAM8 GB (Dynamic or Fixed allocation)
OS Disk100 GB
Data Disk250 GB
vNICMain vSwitch
VM GenerationGeneration 1 or 2
Purpose of the VMTo host an application
VM NameVMName (Follow naming convention)
Network VLAN IDIf any

Hyper-V Settings​

NameValue
Automatic Start actionAutomatically start if it was running
Automatic Stop actionShutdown the guest operating system
[x] Operating system shutdownYes
[ ] Time synchronizaitonNo
[x] Data ExchangeYes
[x] HeartbeatYes
[x] Backup (volume shadow copy)Yes
[ ] Guest servicesNo

Operating System​

NameValue
OS VersionWindows Server 2016 Standard/Data Center
Version Number10.0.14393 Build 14393
Computer NameMachine Name (Follow naming convention)
DomainDomain name/workstation
Remote DesktopEnabled/Disabled

Network Settings​

PropertiesValue
Dhcp or StaticStatic                    
IPv6 enabledYes/No
IP Address192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask255.255.255.0
Default Gateway192.168.1.254
Preferred DNS192.168.1.1
Alternate DNS192.168.1.2
Static RouteIf any

Windows Firewall Settings​

PropertiesValue
Domain ProfileOn/Off                    
Private ProfileOn/Off
Public ProfileOn/Off
ICMP RuleAllow/Disallow
Custom RuleAllow/Disallow

Server Log Settings​

NameValue
Event Log PolicyIf any              
Retention Log PolicyIf any
Log SizeIf any

Roles and Features​

NameValue
IIS Web Servermydomain.com
Windows Server BackupSystem State nightly backup
Other Services 

Software Installation​

NameValue
AntivirusMcAfee/Sophos/Symantec            
LOB ApplicationIf any
OthersAzure AD PowerShell Module
Network Monitor agent

Scheduled Tasks​

NameValue
Remove User ProfileEnabled - Weekly                    
Remove Log ScriptEnabled - Daily
Archive SQL BackupEnabled - Daily
OthersIf any