Hyper-V Server
UPDATED April 2024
Most applications perform quite normally when set up in the Fresh Start machine using DaDesktop (DD). However, a small number of applications don’t behave as expected following the cloning process, and they require a few additional steps to function properly.
System Details
- Hyper-V Server 2019 and above (other versions will likely exhibit similar behaviour)
- Installed using a Windows 10 / Win 2019 Server template
Fresh Start Fix Notes
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Please be aware this is a generic guide for rectifying this application when using it within Fresh Start. The steps may vary depending on your exact configuration.
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Summary - Apply a fix on Fresh Start as detailed below. Hyper-V encounters an issue with duplicate MAC addresses on the External switch when cloned from the FreshStart machine. To resolve this, we can either select the second pre-configured Intel network connection or remove the external switch in the FreshStart machine before cloning, which I outline in full below.
Fix process
1. The image below illustrates the Hyper-V Manager application. Right-click to open the Virtual Switch Manager dialogue box.
2. In the Virtual Switch Manager dialogue box shown below, choose the 'External' switch as indicated, then pick the Intel Pro /1000 network connection. Note this option is only available when using newer Windows 10 templates, version 71 and higher. Press OK, and save the configuration if prompted. Close the Hyper-V manager application.
3. Continue with the FreshStart machine configuration as needed. Once the configuration is complete, shut down the machine from inside the VM, ensuring it has fully stopped. After that, clone the FreshStart machine to the Trainer and Participant’s machines as required.
The Hyper-V server should now operate correctly on the Trainers and Participants' machines. Without this alteration, participants might see each other’s machines instead of their own, as the external network card is cloned, resulting in duplicate MAC addresses on the External switch when cloned from the FreshStart machine.
Should you still experience issues, please get in touch with DaDesktop Support via the chat app, and we’ll be happy to help.