How to update a Hyper-V manager to latest version?

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How to update a Hyper-V manager to latest version?

Answer 1

Hi JAKIELASZEK, GRZEGORZ,

The Hyper-V Manager is a MMC snap-in. As an windows feature, you can check for Hyper-V updates through Windows Update.

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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Answer 2

In case you wish to take advantage of the management enhancements and latest capabilities present in Hyper-V Manager 2022, you will need to ensure you are running Windows Server 2022 on the host system. Simply trying to update the Manager module alone will not unlock new features when the underlying OS version remains older generation. The two components are intrinsically tied together through shared Windows releases. Now in terms of paths forward, you have a few options depending on your current Windows Server deployment: When already on Windows Server 2022, great - reinstalling the Hyper-V role and features via Add Roles and Features will deploy the properly matched 2022 Manager. Still on Windows Server 2019? Managing Hyper-V remotely from a Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022 machine will grant you access to the modern interface and admin experience. Fully migrating your 2019 hosts over to 2022 through tools like Migration Manger for Windows Server will allow you to benefit from the latest Hyper-V manager innovations as part of the overall updated ecosystem.

Answer 3

The latest version of Hyper-V Manager is included in the RSAT package for desktop Windows 10/11 operating system and can be installed using the following Powershell script:

# Get RSAT items that are not currently installed:
$install = Get-WindowsCapability -Online |
  Where-Object {$_.Name -like "RSAT*" -AND $_.State -eq "NotPresent"}

# Install the RSAT items that meet the filter:
foreach ($item in $install) {
  try {
    Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name $item.name
  }
  catch [System.Exception] {
    Write-Warning -Message $_.Exception.Message
  }
}

It is included in Windows Server 2022 out of the box, of course.

Another modern alternative is using Windows Admin Center https://aka.ms/windows-admin-center, which is superior to Hyper-V Manager since being web-based, can be used on any device with a browser, and does not require a Windows machine. A brief overview, installation, and configuration guide can be found here https://www.starwindsoftware.com/blog/windows-admin-center.