Windows 10: HYPER-V pass thru question (probably for Kari)

Hi there
Question on HYPER-V -- I've a machine with 2 Display port outputs and a standard old fashioned RGB (video type monitor) output -- all 3 are selectable. The 2 Display port outputs are connected via an HDMI switchbox to one monitor with Displayport->HDMI connectors.

My question is this -- can I dedicate one of the Display ports to a VM using HYPER-V even though I have to switch to the single physical monitor screen via the HDMI switchbox or do I need a second physical screen.

On a Linux Host I've tested the video outputs and they can work independently to different monitors -- I don't have room though for a second monitor for this machine -- currently I get hideous video performance on a VM HYPER-V where "Paravirtualisation" of the video takes place -- passthru a physical adapter port would seem to be much better - especially as there's 3 video outport ports available on the Host.

So @Kari (hope you had a Happy / Safe XMAS and hope for the new year) - any thoughts on this.

(The monitor has 2 HDMI and an RGB (old fashioned monitor) inputs so in theory so I could eliminate the HDMI switchbox too). Video resolution of up to HD 1080p is all that's required - the HOST video ports can all deliver 1920 X 1080 -- even the RGB one can.

I want first to test logging on to the HOST directly -- then connect to the VM from a LAPTOP which is on a fast 10 gbs LAN.

Cheers

jimbo

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HYPER-V question for probably Kari

Yep, I've been running Hyper-V remotely about 2 years now. No need for logging in on the server computer once all remote trusts are setup properly.


I run VMs on my Asus UX305CA and they are all hosted on my Asus U46SV:

 

HYPER-V question for probably Kari

Hi folks

Thanks to all
Having a go now using latest skippy build as host (18214) --Glutton for punishment. !! I haven't installed vmware on this skippy build so no probs with firing up HYPER-V .

Latest Skippy build (so far) :





Marking as solved working so thanks to everybody.

Cheers
jimbo

 

HYPER-V question for probably Kari

Hi there
quick question on HYPER-V

probably for @Kari as he's the undisputed champion of HYPER-V around here !!!

If I have a VM powered on under HYPER-V can I log off as the Windows user and still have people able to access the HYPER-V VM - assuming of course they have an account on the VM. I.e can the VM run as a background task where users can access it even though the primary W10 user has logged off.

I know this works with server editions of Windows but does it work with Windows 10 Pro for example. I just want after starting the VM for the Windows user to be able to log off while the VM still executes in the background and is acessible to other users over the network.

With VMWARE once the user on W10 Pro who powers on the VM logs off then it shuts down - that's a drawback for what I'm trying to do.

Thanks

Jimbo