Recent content by nyctomd

For years I have been working in construction. Now I am into IT. I received a few certifications such as A+, Net +, Sec+, and a Windows 7 cert. For a while I have been doing Helpdesk. Now I am Tier II. Where I need the forums help is to what can I do from home to learn more and grow in...

Ok, I am trying to set up a home virtualization just so I can practice and work on other operating systems at home. I have a Windows 8.1 Pro Desktop & Hyper-V is enabled in the bios as well in the Windows Features. My problem now is knowing what the next step is. In my search for answers I...

Thanks Stinger608... I did that, that is where Hyper-V platform is located. That is the part that is greyed out and would not let me select it. I read somewhere to disable USB 3.0 and it should work. I don't see how that would fix the issue. Im open to more suggestions.

I just got a new HP Envy Desktop computer. I want to do some virtualization using Hyper-V. I went into the BIOS to enable virtualization. I saved my changed and loaded up Windows 8.1 Pro. However, under Windows Features, when I select Hpver-V, the Hyper-V Platform is still greyed out...

Thank you guys... Very helpful information. Now the question is Hyper-V or VMWare? Which do you prefer for home use and practice?

I just bought a new computer with Windows 8 Pro. I am interested in learning that along with others. I have never used Linux so I want to learn that and play around with Windows Server 2012. I am new to IT so bare with the lack of knowledge that is why I want to play with this. I am...