Automate Hyper-V VM Deployment: Windows 11 Image + PowerShell Rename Magic!

Build smarter, faster, and more consistent virtual environments with Microsoft Hyper V automation. In this video, I walk through how to update a Windows 11 Image for VDI scenarios by injecting PowerShell startup scripts that automatically rename the OS to match the VM name in Hyper V. This solves the name mismatch that happens when the VM is created with automation and makes remote management far easier. We mount the image, add SetupComplete scripts, and use registry data to pull the Hyper V guest name for a clean, automated rename experience. Once the Image is updated, we take it further by using PowerShell to fully automate the deployment of multiple Hyper V VMs—from naming conventions, to VM size, to startup behavior. Whether you're building a lab, testing environments, or creating repeatable VDI images, this end to end automation streamlines the entire process. Everything shown in the video is tested on a stand alone Hyper V server, and you’ll find links to all scripts in the description below. 00:00 - Start 02:42 - Automate VM Name Change 04:36 - Mount the Image VHD and Add Scripts 05:32 - Add Hyper-V VMs Script 08:07 - Add Hyper-V VMs Script Links: Free Azure guide! Subscribe to the newsletter https://subscribepage.io/rbsIjt Zero to Hero with Azure Virtual Desktop https://www.udemy.com/course/zero-to-... A Beginner’s Guide to the AZ-900 https://www.udemy.com/course/beginner... Hybrid Identity with Windows AD and Azure AD https://www.udemy.com/course/hybrid-i... Windows 365 Enterprise and Intune Management https://www.udemy.com/course/windows-... Windows 11 on Hyper-V: No OOBE, No MS Account, Effortless Build!    • Perfect Windows 11 on Hyper-V: No OOBE, No...   Scripts Used in the Video https://github.com/tsrob50/CiraltosTools