I've been trying for the last few days to set up a VDI solution with RemoteFX desktops in a lab environment. It seems that there is a lack of actual documentation on the requirements for this, and I'm wondering if the greater community has an information.
Current Configuration:
Server: HP Z800 Workstation with 128GB RAM
Processor: 2 x Intel W5580 @3.2GHz (SLAT Enabled)
Storage: 4 x 600GB 15K SAS drives in RAID5
Display: NVIDIA Quadro 6000 (Supported according to NVIDIA website...)
OS: Hyper-V Server 2012
I'm running into a bit of an issue, and I'd like to know if this is a limitation of Hyper-V Server 2012 or not. I can create VMs and install Win8 without issue, and the performance is phenomenal. However, I am unable to install the RemoteFX video adapter as a hardware component on the VM.
...So, I load the drivers and set off to enable the Remote Desktop Virtualization Host (RDVH) Windows Role Service via PowerShell andpnputil. It requires a reboot, and after doing so, all works great, and the system now has AMAZING resolution for a command line-based system.
Now, after ensuring the driver is loading, there are now errors in the event log, and the resolution is incredibly high... I still can't "see" the GPU in the Hyper-V Manager. I also cannot add a RemoteFX adapter to any virtual machine, regardless of operating system. I've tried the same installation for Windows Server 2012 Standard (CORE Install) and have the same problems.
So now my question to this fine community:
Does Hyper-V Server 2012 support RemoteFX desktops?
Cheers,
Aaron Ebertowski, Solutions Architect
WorldNet Technologies
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UAE
Thanks!