Windows server 2016 on VMware fusion for Mac pro M1 machines.

Question

How can I install Windows server 2016 on Mac Pro M1 with VMware fusion and where can I get its 32-bit ISO file?

I tried using "Windows_Server_2016_Datacenter_EVAL_en-us_14393_refresh.iso" file in VMWare but it during boot up process it throws an error "This virtual machine cannot be powered on because it requires the X86 machine architecture, which is incompatible with this Arm machine architecture host."

So please help me with this.

Thanks in Advance.

With regards,
Ram Bikkina.

Answer 1

Hi,

Please check the hardware and system requirements for Win2016 Server over herehardware-requirements

For ISO download from the MS link - ww-landing-windows-server-2016.html

I am not sure if Apple ARM processor will be supported check the discussion here 2888525

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