Creating a VM

This section describes how to create an SCP virtual machine using Hyper-V Hypervisor. The steps generally match those of a standard I/A Series system as shown in the I/A Series Virtualization User’s Guide (B0700VM), except, only a single MESH network is configured in the last step.

IMPORTANT: The SCP launcher software should not be installed on an I/A Series installed system because the launcher requires multi-core enablement, while I/A Series software requires single-core enablement.

1. Open Hyper-V Manager from Administrator Tools by clicking Start and then clicking Administrative Tools > Hyper-V Manager.

2. In the Actions panel on the right, click New and select Virtual Machine.

   

   IMPORTANT: If you are using physical hardware for your I/A Server, or the I/A Server is a VM on another physical machine, you will have to follow the instructions in Configuring Physical I/A Series MESH Connection to SCP VMs to set up the network connections prior to creating a VM or installing SCP. This type of configuration will require the use of a physical switch to connect the machines.

3. On the Before You Begin screen, click Next.

   

4. On the Specify Name and Location screen:

   1. In the Name field, enter a name for the virtual machine.

   2. In the Location field, enter a location where the VM will be stored.

      

5. Click Next.

6. On the Assign Memory screen, enter 4096, and then click Next.

   

7. In the Connection field of the Configure Networking screen, select the network for the VM and then click Next. (Use the DCS ACN Network during installation.)

   

   Note: Additional network connections are required for use with I/A Series software. These details are covered in section "Configuring Virtual Machine Behavior During the Host System Startup and Shutdown" in the I/A Series Virtualization User’s Guide (B0700VM).

8. On the Connect Virtual Hard Disk screen, select Create a virtual hard disk.

   3. In the Name field, enter a name for the virtual hard disk.

   4. In the Location field, select a location in which to store the virtual hard disk

   5. In the Size field, if desired, retain the default of 127 GB.

   

   Notes:

   - The maximum size for the virtual hard drive is dictated by the availability of total hard drive space on the V90 Server.

   - Make your selections depending on whether you already have a hard disk or you are creating a new hard disk.

9. On the Installation Options screen, select one of the options and then click Next.

   

   Note: It is recommended that you select Install an operating system later.

10. On the Summary screen, review your selections and, if correct, click Finish to create the VM. Otherwise, click Previous to make corrections.