Right now i am just starting out and need a vm setup. i have always used hyper v. but it looks like its not a suggested one. is there a problem with it worth swapping or just don’t want to push M$ tools.
Hello @ben6400 ,
I’ve been using Hyper-V for a while, and honestly, it gets the job done if you’re staying mostly within the Microsoft ecosystem. It integrates well with Windows, is stable, and works fine for basic labs or internal environments.
That said, I’ve started noticing that in the cybersecurity and broader IT community, tools like VMware Workstation and VirtualBox come up more often, especially when building more flexible lab environments.
I’ve also used WSL, and it’s great for lightweight Linux workflows directly on Windows. Especially if you don’t need a full VM. It is easy, boots fast, uses less resources than a VM, and integrates really well with the Windows file system.
Personally, I use WSL for scripting, CTF prep, or messing with Linux-based tools quickly. But when I’m building a full lab i go with VMware.