Install Yeastar K2 System on Hyper-V

Hyper-V lets you run multiple operating systems as virtual machines on Windows. This topic describes how to install Yeastar K2 IPPBX system on Hyper-V.

Before You Begin

Hyper-V is built into Windows as an optional feature. To use a Hyper-V, make sure both the operating system and the hardware meet the requirements.

  • Windows 10 Enterprise, Pro, or Education.
  • 64-bit Processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT).
  • CPU support for VM Monitor Mode Extension (VT-c on Intel CPUs).
  • Minimum of 4 GB memory.

Step 1. Enable the Hyper-V on your PC

  1. Right click on the Windows button and select Apps and Features.
  2. Select Programs and Features on the right under related settings.
  3. Select Turn Windows Features on or off.
  4. Select Hyper-V and click OK.

    When the installation has completed you are prompted to restart your computer.

Step 2. Create a virtual network

Create an external switch to share your computer's network with the virtual machines running on it.

  1. Open Hyper-V Manager from the start menu.
  2. Click Action > Virtual Switch Manager... bring up the Virtual Switch Manager window.

  3. Under the Virtual Switches section, select New virtual network switch.
  4. Under 'What type of virtual switch do you want to create?', select External, and then click Create Virtual Switch.

  5. Give the new switch a name such as K2 Switch.
  6. Under Connection Type, check External Network.
  7. Select the physical network card to be paired with the new virtual switch.

    This is the network card that is physically connected to the network.

  8. Click Apply and Yes to create the virtual switch.
  9. Select OK to close the Virtual Switch Manager window.

Step 3. Create a virtual machine with Hyper-V

  1. In Hyper-V Manager, click Action > New > Virtual Machine to bring up the New Virtual Machine Wizard.

  2. Review the Before You Begin content and click Next.
  3. Specify the virtual machine a name, choose a location to store virtual machine, and click Next.

  4. Select a generation for the machine and click Next.
  5. Select 2048 MB for the Startup Memory, check Use Dynamic Memory for this virtual machine, and then click Next.
  6. On the Configure Networking, select the created virtual switch for the virtual machine, and then click Next.

  7. Give the virtual hard drive a name, select a location, specify a size, and then click Next.
  8. On the Installation Options, select Install an operating system from a bootable image file, select K2 .iso file, and then click Finish.

Step 4. Install Yeastar K2 System on virtual machine

  1. Start the created virtual machine.

  2. Connect the created virtual machine.

  3. Install K2 system on the virtual machine.