Microsoft Hyper-V – Create a Virtual Switch using a PowerShell Script January 27, 2014
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Microsoft Hyper-V allows you to create (3) types of virtual switches (External, Internal and Private). These virtual switches may be created manually using the Hyper-V Manager or you may use a PowerShell (.ps1) script to automate the process. Below you will find a script to create an External virtual switch.

1. Issue the Get-NetAdapter command to provide a list of physical network interface (NIC) card(s) on the host. Take note of the name of the NIC that will be used for the external virtual switch.
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2. You may modify the script below to create an external virtual switch.

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3. Run Microsoft Powershell (as an Administrator) to create the external virtual switch.

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4. Lastly, verify the creation of the virtual switch using the Hyper-V Manager > Virtual Switch Manager.

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