Remote Desktop on Non-Windows Guest Machines in Hyper-V (Running Windows Server 2016)

Introduction

In this article, we will discuss how to set up and use Remote Desktop for non-Windows guest machines running on Hyper-V, specifically for machines running Windows Server 2016. This can be useful for managing a Kali Linux machine, for example, without having to install any additional software on the host machine.

Prerequisites

To follow along with this guide, you will need the following:

• A host machine running Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016
• The Hyper-V role installed on the host machine
• A guest machine running Windows Server 2016

Enabling Remote Desktop on the Guest Machine

The first step is to enable Remote Desktop on the guest machine. This can be done by following these steps:

1. Log in to the guest machine
2. Open the System Properties window (Win + Pause/Break)
3. Click on the "Remote" tab
4. Check the "Allow remote connections to this computer" box
5. Click "Apply" and then "OK"

Configuring the Hyper-V Virtual Machine

Next, you will need to configure the Hyper-V virtual machine to allow Remote Desktop connections. This can be done by following these steps:

1. Open the Hyper-V Manager
2. Select the virtual machine you want to configure
3. Click on the "Settings" button
4. Under "Security", check the "Remote Desktop" box
5. Click "Apply" and then "OK"

Connecting to the Guest Machine

Now that Remote Desktop is enabled on both the host and guest machines, you can connect to the guest machine using the following steps:

1. Open the Remote Desktop Connection application (mstsc.exe)
2. Enter the IP address or hostname of the guest machine
3. Click "Connect"
4. Enter the username and password for the guest machine when prompted

In this article, we have discussed how to set up and use Remote Desktop for non-Windows guest machines running on Hyper-V, specifically for machines running Windows Server 2016. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily manage a Kali Linux machine or other non-Windows guest machines without having to install any additional software on the host machine.

References

• Remote Desktop Connection Client
• Enable the Hyper-V role on Windows 10
• Shutdown command