| Linux distributions | For details on Linux distributions and versions that support dynamic memory, and the requirements for Linux Integration Services, see Linux and FreeBSD Virtual Machines on Hyper-V. |
| Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 | Datacenter, Standard, and Essentials editions.
Integration services are built-in and do not require a separate download and installation. |
| Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 | Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows 8 Enterprise editions.
Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro, and Windows 8.1 Enterprise editions. Integration services are built-in and do not require a separate download and installation. |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) | Datacenter, Enterprise, Standard, and Web editions. |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | Datacenter and Enterprise editions. |
| Windows 7 | Enterprise and Ultimate editions (32-bit and 64-bit). |