Published: July 16, 2012

Summary: Learn about permissions, accounts, security settings, and what you have to do to prepare your Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V environment for SharePoint 2013.

Applies to:  SharePoint Foundation 2013 | SharePoint Server 2013 

The following downloadable resources, articles on TechNet, and related resources provide information about how to prepare Hyper-V to support a SharePoint 2013 virtual farm.

TechNet articles about SharePoint 2013 virtualization with Hyper-V

The following articles about virtualization in SharePoint 2013 are available to view online. Writers update articles on a continuing basis as new information becomes available and as users provide feedback.

	Content	Provides
	Use best practice configurations for the SharePoint 2013 virtual machines and Hyper-V environment	Provides best practice guidance to install and configure virtual machines for a SharePoint 2013 farm and the Hyper-V virtualization host computer.

Additional resources about Hyper-V installation and initial configuration

The following resources about Hyper-V are available from other subject matter experts.

	Content	Description
	Getting Business Done With Virtualization	Visit the TechCenter to access videos, community sites, documentation, and more.
	Virtualization: Prepare to Virtualize	This TechNet Magazine article provides an overview of the preparation required to shift applications to a virtual environment.