• SonicOS NSv 7
• Introducing the NSv Series
  • Feature Support Information
  • Node Counts Per Platform
  • Installation File / Supported Platforms
  • Hardware Compatibility
  • Product Matrix and Requirements
  • Backup and Recovery Information
  • High Availability Configurations
  • Exporting and Importing Firewall Configurations
  • Upgrading from SonicOS 6.5
  • Upgrading to a Higher Capacity NSv Model
  • Creating a MySonicWall Account
• Installing SonicOS on the NSv Series
  • Preparing the Windows Server System
  • Creating Virtual Switches in Hyper-V
  • Obtaining the NSv Image
  • To Install NSv on Hyper-V
  • Troubleshooting Installation Configuration
    • Insufficient Memory Assignment
    • Incompatible CPU
    • Incorrect CPU Configuration
    • Insufficient Resources at Time of Configuration
• Licensing and Registering Your NSv
  • Registering the NSv Virtual Machine with SonicOS
• SonicOS Management
  • Managing SonicOS on the NSv Series
  • Using System Diagnostics
• Using the Virtual Console and SafeMode
  • Connecting to the CLI and Management Console
  • Navigating the NSv Management Console
    • System Info
    • Management Network or Network Interfaces
    • Test Management Network
    • Diagnostics
    • NTP Server
    • Lockdown Mode
      • Temporary Lockdown Mode
    • System Update
    • Reboot | Shutdown
    • About
    • Logs
  • Using SafeMode on the NSv
    • Enabling SafeMode
    • Disabling SafeMode
    • Configuring the Management Network in SafeMode
      • Configuring Interface Settings
      • Disabling an Interface
    • Downloading Logs in SafeMode
  • Using the SafeMode Web Interface
    • Accessing the SafeMode Web Interface
    • Entering/Exiting SafeMode
    • Downloading the SafeMode Logs
    • Uploading a New Image in SafeMode
• SonicWall Support
  • About This Document

Preparing the Windows Server System

Before installing a SonicWall NSv Series virtual machine, prepare the Windows Server system:

• Install Windows Server 2012 or 2016.

• Install the Hyper-V Role in the Windows Server system. Refer to the instructions at:

  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/get-started/install-the-hyperv-role-on-windows-server

• Connect the Windows Server system to an external switch.

  For detailed instructions see the following section:Creating Virtual Switches in Hyper-V.