Attach Disk1.vhdx to VM1

To attach c:\vhds\Disk1.vhdx to VM1 and ensure that it can be expanded dynamically when VM1 runs, follow the steps below:

1. Connect to SRV1:

   • Use Remote Desktop Connection or any other remote access tool to connect to SRV1, which is the server containing VM1.

2. Open Hyper-V Manager:

   • Click on the Windows start menu, search for Hyper-V Manager and launch it.

3. Select VM1:

   • In Hyper-V Manager, locate VM1 under the virtual machines section.

4. Edit VM1 settings:

   • Right-click on VM1 and select "Settings".

5. Add a new Virtual Hard Disk:

   • In the VM1 Settings window, click on "Add Hardware" and select "Hard Drive".
   • Choose "Virtual hard disk" and click "Next".
   • Select "Use an existing virtual hard disk" and click "Browse".
   • Navigate to c:\vhds\Disk1.vhdx, select it and click "Open".
   • Choose "Dynamically expanding" for the disk type and click "Finish".
   • Click "Apply" to save the changes.

6. Start VM1:

   • In Hyper-V Manager, right-click on VM1 and select "Start".

After completing these steps, c:\vhds\Disk1.vhdx will be attached to VM1, and the disk will be able to expand dynamically as VM1 runs.