The Advantages of Hyper-v Generation 2

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 Let's talk about the New Generation 2 of  Hyper-v  Windows 2012

• Generation 2 virtual machines use UEFI firmware instead of the BIOS.

• Generation 2 virtual machines use software-based devices for video. They support the same video modes as generation 1 virtual machines.

• Generation 2 virtual machines can use software-based Fibre Channel and network adapters.

• Generation 2 virtual machines have faster boot times.

• Generation 2 virtual machines support the VHDX file format and support large boot volumes up to 64 TB. You can also use online resizing to expand or shrink your virtual hard disk files (VHDX). This includes the operating system (boot drive) and data volumes. Online resizing is only available for SCSI-attached VHDX files.

• Generation 2 virtual machines support 64-bit versions of Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

• CD/DVD devices can be hot-added and hot-removed from a generation 2 virtual machine. No CD/DVD devices are present by default.

• Generation 2 virtual machines support ISO format images.

• Generation 2 virtual machines are available for integration services setup.

• You can manage generation 2 virtual machine boot order using Windows PowerShell, Hyper-V Manager, or Windows Management Interface (WMI).

• Secure Boot is not available in generation 1 virtual machines Generation 1 virtual machines use the BIOS and emulated IDE before software-based devices can be utilized