I want to run Hyper-V manager on a virtual machine running Windows 2012 Server essentials.
I've seen videos of others using the Server Manager to add this feature to their Windows 2012 Servers, but when I follow their steps, I'm missing the selectable entry (that they are choosing) that would allow me to add this feature to my virtual server.
I only need the Hyper-V manager tools (not the service), but these aren't listed features for me to add. (Screenshot below)
How should I proceed?
Best Answer
This is apparently by design. The Hyper-V Management Role is not available on Server 2012 Essentials.
The Hyper-V Management Role is available on Server 2012 Standard, or Windows 8, however.
Given that, my advice would be to either stand up a Server 2012 Standard box and install that role, or a Windows 8 workstation, if licensing costs are a factor. The Windows 8 RSAT download can be found here, and the Windows 8.1 RAST can be found here.