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Windows Server 2012 - Hyper-V
Virtualization is one of the most important technology feature and Microsoft has invested on this and the responsible role is called as Hyper-V.
Let us now see how to install the Hyper-V Role, for doing this we should follow the steps given below.
Step 1 − To Install DNS role go to “Server Manager” → Manage → Add Roles and Features.
![Manage](/windows_server_2012/images/manage.jpg)
Step 2 − Click Next.
![Before you Begin](/windows_server_2012/images/before_you_begin.jpg)
Step 3 − Select the Role-based or feature-based installation option → click Next.
![Installation Type](/windows_server_2012/images/installation_type.jpg)
Step 4 − I will install a Local Hyper-V role as it will Select a server from the server pool → Next.
![Server Select](/windows_server_2012/images/server_select.jpg)
Step 5 − From the Roles lists, check the Hyper-V Server role → click Add Features on the popup windows which show up and then → Next.
![Hyper-V Server Role](/windows_server_2012/images/hyperv_server_role.jpg)
Step 6 − Click Next.
![Hyper-V](/windows_server_2012/images/hyperv.jpg)
Step 7 − Choose your server’s physical network adapters that will take part in the virtualization → Next.
![Virtual Switches](/windows_server_2012/images/virtual_switches.jpg)
Step 8 − Under Migration, leave the default settings → Next.
![Migration](/windows_server_2012/images/migration.jpg)
Step 9 − Choose the path where to save the file.
![Default Stores](/windows_server_2012/images/default_stores.jpg)
Step 10 − Click Install and wait for the installation bar to finish.
![Confirmation Install](/windows_server_2012/images/confirm_install.jpg)