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== Assigning Virtual Machines to Virtual Networks ==
In order for a virtual machine to connect to a virtual network, the virtual machine will need a virtual network adapter. A single virtual machine can contain multiple virtual network adapters, though each virtual network adapter can be connected to only one virtual network. That said, it is possible for multiple virtual adapters to connect to the same virtual machine.
The first step in connecting a virtual machine to an existing Hyper-V virtual network is to ensure that a virtual network adapter is available. A list of a virtual machine's currently configured virtual hardware devices may be obtained from the Hyper-V Manager by right clicking the virtual machine in the list and selecting ''Settings...''. The right hand panel of the settings dialog contains a list of hardware, including any virtual network adapters and information about the virtual networks to which they are attached. In the following example, the virtual machine contains a single virtual network adapter which is connected to an external virtual network:
[[Image:hyper-v_network_adapter_settings.jpg|The Hyper-V Manager Network Adapter Settings Screen]]
Clearly, the above scenario requires the creation of an additional virtual network adapter, since the only adapter currently present is already assigned to another virtual network. To add a new adapter, select ''Add Hardware'' from the top of the device list, select ''Network Adapter'' from the list in the main panel and click ''Add'' to proceed to the settings screen for the new adapter. On this screen select virtual network to which the device is to be attached and click ''Apply'' to commit the configuration changes.
