Run the local RADIUS server in Microsoft Hyper-V
In this topic, you will learn how to install and configure the Portnox™ Cloud local RADIUS proxy in the Microsoft Hyper-V hypervisor.
To configure the local RADIUS proxy in the Microsoft Hyper-V hypervisor, you must first:
- Download the local RADIUS server virtual machine file for Hyper-V, VHD format
- Configure the settings for the local RADIUS server and download the configuration for the virtual machine file.
To do these steps, go to the following topic: Set up a local RADIUS server using a virtual machine.
Note: We recommend that you configure the virtual machine with a minimum of 1 CPU and 1 GB of RAM for the
local RADIUS server, which will be enough for small and medium-sized deployments. Large deployments may need more CPUs and
RAM, so we recommend that you monitor the virtual machines using hypervisor monitoring functions and/or SNMP, and increase
the assigned values as needed.
- Run the Hyper-V Manager.
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In the Actions menu on the right-hand side, select the Virtual Switch
Manager option.
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In the Virtual Switch Manager window, select the External option on the
right-hand side, and click on the Create Virtual Switch button.
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In the Virtual Switch Properties section:
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Go back to the main Hyper-V Manager window. In the Actions menu on the
right-hand side, select the New option, and select the Virtual Machine
option from the pop-up menu.
The New Virtual Machine Wizard opens.
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Create the virtual machine using the New Virtual Machine Wizard:
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Go back to the main Hyper-V Manager window. In the Virtual Machines list,
right-click on the created virtual machine, and select the Settings option from the pop-up
menu.
The Settings window opens.
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Attach the configuration image using the Settings window:
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Go back to the main Hyper-V Manager window. In the Virtual Machines list,
right-click on the created virtual machine, and select the Start option from the pop-up
menu.
Result: Your local RADIUS server is active.
You can check its status in Portnox Cloud, in the
section.Note: If you have connectivity issues with your local RADIUS server, check the following topic: How to set up the firewall for the local RADIUS instance to connect to Portnox Cloud.