You are creating a new Hyper-V virtual machine that will run Windows Server 2022. You want to ensure the VM supports UEFI firmware, Secure Boot, and PXE boot using a standard network adapter. Which virtual machine generation should you select?

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Correct Answer: Generation 2

Generation 2 virtual machines support modern features like UEFI-based firmware, Secure Boot, and PXE boot natively using the standard virtual network adapter. Generation 1 VMs use ...

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You are creating a new Hyper-V virtual machine that will run Windows Server 2022. You want to ensure the VM supports UEFI firmware, Secure Boot, and PXE boot using a standard network adapter. Which virtual machine generation should you select?

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Correct Answer

Generation 2

Why This Answer Is Correct

Generation 2 virtual machines support modern features like UEFI-based firmware, Secure Boot, and PXE boot natively using the standard virtual network adapter. Generation 1 VMs use legacy BIOS and require legacy network adapters for PXE boot.

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