Dear All
At present, I am trying to get started on MSCA/MSCE training. My intention was to dowload a free Lab from:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/p/earlyexpertlabsetup.aspx#.Ufc8nt2Gmql
I had a few issues so decided to go for the 'Free Hyper-V Server 2012' download (big mistake as a beginner)
I followed the download, burn to DVD and install instructions and created a back up of my Windows 7 Ultimate OS
Destination is a Laptop PC with all of the spec requirements
After installatiuon of Hyper-V Server 2012, I noticed that Win7 OS had gone (overwritten/deleted?)
I have been, without success, trying re-install Win7 directly on the physical HD and also trying to battle my way through Server Core/PowerShell to try to create a new VHD/VHM to copy the Win7 to the Hyper-V OS too, also with no success
I've copied the Win7 OS to a USB drive and tried all boot settings in BIOS to boot in order from DVD-USB-Network-Hardrive, to no avail. It still only boots from the HD
I created a RDC (Remote Desktop Connection) from my Mac (only secondary computer I have) and have been able to control the Hyper-V from the desktop, but cannot install anything onto the Hyper-V Server
Actually, I've been scouring the internet and have spent 2 weeks trying to solve this problem (part baptism of fired, part embarrassment). I've called MS helpdesk, who were zero help, and told me to contact the manufacturer ONLY!
I would appreciate any advice on this matter, as I am completely at a loss what to do and it's soul destroying for my hope to be able to study MCSA/MCSE fails at the first step!!!!
Thanks in advance