How to fix Hyer V and VMware error?

Hamzah Wahab 20 Reputation points
2024-01-31T11:00:55.5366667+00:00

I am using WS2022 and on my server i want to use hyper v and vmware workstation both on same user but i am stuck because both things cant run together, is there any possible way to run both things at same time on same user? if not then i'll create another on WS2022 will it be possible to run vmware on 1st user and hyper v on another user? any help or any solution?

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  1. Net Runner 505 Reputation points
    2024-01-31T19:58:17.2833333+00:00

    Hi,

    As mentioned above, you can not simultaneously use the Hyper-V role and VMware Workstation within the same Windows Server instance. However, you can run another instance of Windows Server on a Hyper-V virtual machine that can host VMware Workstation nested. That configuration may seem a bit complicated, but it is basically the only option to achieve what you want on the same piece of hardware.

    While you may not get excellent performance with nested virtualization, it should be sufficient for testing/lab/learning purposes, which I assume is your case.

    In order to easily migrate your virtual machines between two hypervisors, you may use a free V2V Converter: https://www.starwindsoftware.com/starwind-v2v-converter.

    Best of luck with your virtualization projects!

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  1. Thameur-BOURBITA 32,511 Reputation points
    2024-01-31T16:51:26.2333333+00:00

    Hi @Hamzah Wahab

    It is not possible to use two virtualization technologies on the same server. This will generate conflicts to manage the hardware components of the guest machine.

    In my opinion it is better to use Hyper-v on Windows 2022 to create virtual machine because the Vmare workstation is designed to be used on a workstation and not on a server.

    Please don't forget to accept helpful answer

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  2. Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 29,731 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-02-01T03:31:41.7566667+00:00

    Hi Hamzah Wahab,

    Are you using VMWare Workstation Player or Workstation Pro? According to this VMWare doc, you need Workstation Pro of which the version should be 15.5.5 or later.

    https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/17/com.vmware.ws.using.doc/GUID-177F1E77-BFFD-485F-90BB-2E45B6B88678.html

    Best Regards,

    Ian Xue

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