Step-By-Step Guide: Configuring Hyper-V and Failover Clustering for Windows Server 2008 R2 on the HP ProLiant DL980, rev 1

Step 15: Remove a Virtual Machine from a Cluster

The procedure to remove a virtual machine from a cluster varies depending on whether you want to keep

the virtual machine or not. Both scenarios are described here.

Step 15A: To remove a virtual machine from a cluster and retain the virtual machine

1. Open Failover Cluster Manager snap-in and select the virtual machine to be removed.

2. Under Services and Applications, right-click the virtual machine and select Shut down

virtual machines.

3. This is an optional step to export the virtual machine. Exporting a virtual machine allows you to

move the virtual machine to another server running Hyper-V, such as a non-clustered server.

Switch to Hyper-V Manager and verify that the VM1 virtual machine is selected. Under Actions,

click Export. Type or browse to specify a location in which to export the virtual machine, and

then click Export.