How to Enable Nested Virtualization

How to Enable Nested Virtualization

Nested virtualization allows you to run a virtual machine (VM) inside another VM, which is useful for testing, development, and creating multi-layered virtualization environments.

  1. Open Hyper-V Manager on Your Host Computer
    Select the VM you want to configure for nested virtualization (In this example I will use TestVM)
    Right-click and select Shut Down...

  2. Go to the Start menu and type Windows PowerShell
    Select Run as Administrator

  3. Type in the following command:
    1. Set-VMProcessor -VMName "YourVMName" -ExposeVirtualizationExtensions $true
    Replace "YourVMName" with the name of your VM, in this example we used "TestVM" (include quotes)
    Press Enter
    Close the PowerShell Window

  4. Right-click on your VM
    Select Settings

    1. Expand Network Adapter
    2. Select Advanced features
    3. Check Enable MAC address spoofing
    4. Click OK
  5. Right-click the VM and select Start






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