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George Markou has refreshed his Azure Nested Hyper-V lab, offering a streamlined deployment process for Windows Server 2025 Datacenter with Hyper-V pre-enabled. This lab is ideal for rapid Proof of Concepts (PoCs), learning, and safe staging environments.
👉 Deployment Link: Azure-Hyper-V-Lab on GitHub
You Should Know:
1. Deploying the Lab
To deploy the lab, follow these steps:
- Click the GitHub link and follow the deployment instructions.
- Azure CLI Command to create a VM with Hyper-V enabled:
az vm create --name HyperV-Lab --resource-group MyResourceGroup --image Win2025Datacenter --size Standard_D8s_v3 --admin-username azureuser --admin-password YourSecurePassword!
3. Enable Hyper-V via PowerShell (if not pre-configured):
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V -All -NoRestart
2. Managing Hyper-V VMs
Once deployed, use these commands to manage VMs:
- List all VMs:
Get-VM
- Start a VM:
Start-VM -Name "TestVM"
- Create a new VM:
New-VM -Name "NewVM" -MemoryStartupBytes 4GB -NewVHDPath "C:\VMs\NewVM.vhdx" -NewVHDSizeBytes 50GB
3. Networking in Hyper-V
- Create a Virtual Switch:
New-VMSwitch -Name "ExternalSwitch" -NetAdapterName "Ethernet" -AllowManagementOS $true
- Check Network Adapters:
Get-NetAdapter
4. Linux Commands for Azure Management
If accessing from Linux:
- Install Azure CLI:
curl -sL https://aka.ms/InstallAzureCLIDeb | sudo bash
- Login to Azure:
az login
- List Azure VMs:
az vm list --output table
5. Automating with Scripts
Use Bash/PowerShell to automate tasks:
- Bash Script to Check VM Status:
!/bin/bash az vm list --query "[].{Name:name, Status:powerState}" -o table - PowerShell to Export VM Config:
Export-VM -Name "TestVM" -Path "C:\Backup\"
What Undercode Say
This lab setup is a powerful way to experiment with Hyper-V, Azure, and Windows Server 2025 without manual configuration. The one-click deployment saves time, while the provided commands help manage and automate tasks efficiently.
For cybersecurity professionals, nested virtualization allows safe malware analysis, penetration testing, and network simulations.
Expected Output:
- A fully functional Hyper-V lab on Azure.
- Ability to create, manage, and export VMs via PowerShell.
- Automated deployment scripts for rapid testing.
- Linux/Azure CLI integration for cross-platform management.
Prediction
As Azure and Hyper-V evolve, expect more pre-configured, one-click labs for AI, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud environments, reducing setup time for IT professionals.
References:
Reported By: George Markou – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
