| title | Hyper-V on Windows |
|---|---|
| description | Hyper-V on Windows |
| keywords | windows 10, hyper-v |
| author | scooley |
| ms.author | scooley |
| ms.date | 05/02/2016 |
| ms.topic | article |
| ms.prod | windows-10-hyperv |
| ms.assetid | 05269ce0-a54f-4ad8-af75-2ecf5142b866 |
Many versions of Windows include the Hyper-V virtualization technology. Hyper-V enables running virtualized computer systems on top of a physical host. These virtualized systems can be used and managed just as if they were physical computer systems, however they exist in virtualized and isolated environment. Special software called a hypervisor manages access between the virtual systems and the physical hardware resources. Virtualization enables quick deployment of computer systems, a way to quickly restore systems to a previously known good state, and the ability to migrate systems between physical hosts.
The following documents detail the Hyper-V feature in Windows, provide a guided quick start, and also contain links to further resources and community forums.
The following articles provide an introduction to and information about Hyper-V on Windows.
The following documents provide a quick and guided introduction to Hyper-V on Windows.
Additional technical support and community resources.