After preparing a new VHDX file for the virtual machine, you can use it to create a new virtual machine.
Before you begin
Copy, rename, and download the VHDX file. For more information, see Copying and renaming the disk image file. The copy becomes the hard disk of the new virtual machine. Therefore, you cannot use it for other virtual machines.
Procedure
On the Hyper-V Manager menu, select Action > New > Virtual Machine.
You can also navigate to the Actions panel and select New > Virtual Machine.
Click Next.
Rename the virtual machine and click Next.
On the Specify Generation page, select the appropriate generation:
IP Office R12.1 and higher: Select generation 2.
Note:
If you need multiple interfaces, you must manually add additional network adapters in Hyper-V or Microsoft Azure.
IP Office R12.0 and earlier: Select generation 1.
Click Next.
On the Assign Memory menu, set the memory to match the recommended settings for the planned role of the server.
You can also accept the default settings and adjust the memory later during the virtual machine profiling stage.
Click Next.
On the Configure Networking menu, select the network connection for the new virtual machine to use.
The IP Office image uses DHCP to obtain an initial IP address from the selected network connection. You can change the address after starting the virtual machine.
Click Next.
On the Connect Virtual Hard Disk menu, select Use an existing virtual hard disk.
Browse to select the VHDX file.
Click Next.
Warning:
You can use the copy of the VHDX file for the installation. Do not use the original file downloaded from the Avaya support site or any copy already used for another virtual machine. The copy you use becomes the hard disk of the new virtual machine.
On the Summary menu, click Finish.
The virtual machine list displays the new virtual machine.
Do not start the virtual machine at this stage.
Right-click on the new virtual machine and select Settings.
Select Security.
Do not select the Enable Secure Boot option.
Click OK.
Next Steps
Do not start the virtual machine at this stage. You can run Media Manager. For more information, see Adding an additional hard disk. Otherwise, perform virtual machine profiling. For more information, see Virtual machine profiling.
