github.com/aclaygray/packer@v1.3.2/website/source/docs/builders/hyperv.html.md (about) 1 --- 2 description: | 3 The Hyper-V Packer builder is able to create Hyper-V virtual machines and 4 export them. 5 layout: docs 6 page_title: 'Hyper-V - Builders' 7 sidebar_current: 'docs-builders-hyperv' 8 --- 9 10 # HyperV Builder 11 12 The HyperV Packer builder is able to create [Hyper-V](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/solutions/virtualization.aspx) 13 virtual machines and export them. 14 15 - [hyperv-iso](/docs/builders/hyperv-iso.html) - Starts from 16 an ISO file, creates a brand new Hyper-V VM, installs an OS, 17 provisions software within the OS, then exports that machine to create 18 an image. This is best for people who want to start from scratch. 19 20 - [hyperv-vmcx](/docs/builders/hyperv-vmcx.html) - Clones an 21 an existing virtual machine, provisions software within the OS, 22 then exports that machine to create an image. This is best for 23 people who have existing base images and want to customize them.