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Linux Integration Components for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V R2

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A set of drivers that enable synthetic device support in supported Linux virtual machines under Hyper-V.

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Version: 2.0 Date published: 1/29/2010

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Linux Integration Components Read Me.pdf 275 KB Download
Linux_IC_v2.EXE 520 KB Download

Overview

When installed in a supported Linux virtual machine running on Hyper-V, the Linux Integration Components provide.

Driver support for synthetic devices: The Linux integration components include support for both the synthetic network controller and synthetic storage controller that have been developed specifically for Hyper-V. These components take advantage of the new high-speed bus, VMBus, which was developed for Hyper-V.

Fastpath Boot Support: Boot devices now take advantage of the storage VSC to provide enhanced performance.k

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System requirements

Supported operating systems: Hyper-V Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V RTM Update (KB950050) applied

Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V RTM

Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 RTM

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Instructions

1. Download the file to your local machine.

2. Double click to extract the files.

3. Refer to the enclosed Read Me for installation instructions.

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