Configure VM

Next we will configure the VM.

Select the VM, and you should see actions on the right. Click Settings. Go through the settings below and click OK to save them.

Disable Secure Boot

Under Security, uncheck Enable Secure Boot

Under Memory, enter the min RAM and max RAM you want to use.

I have 64GB in the host system and I use 8GB min and 32GB max.

Under Processor, enter the number of processors you want to use.

This should be less than or equal to the number of logical processors your host computer has.

My machine has 16 cores = 32 logical processors. I put 24 processors for the VM. You can change this later if you need to.

Under Network Adapter, select the virtual switch you created earlier.

I like to disable checkpoints because they use extra disk space and I don't need them.

Under Checkpoints, uncheck Enable Checkpoints

Under Automatic Start Action, select the one you prefer. I use None.

Under Automatic Stop Action, select the one you prefer. I use Turn Off the virtual machine.