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# Quick Start Guide for Hyper-V Sensor

## Pre-installation Checklist

* Microsoft Hyper-V Manager or Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2.
* 4 cores and 12 GB of memory dedicated to the Hyper-V.
* 150 GB of disk space.
* Set a static IP address of the network interface used for Management, Log Collection, and Network Scanning.
* Internet connectivity.
* Network topology information available to run asset discovery.
* Port mirroring setup for network monitoring.
* Have administrative credentials for authenticated asset scans.
* Have administrative credentials for your devices (Log forwarding).
* (Optional) Access to a span port to monitor network traffic for IDS.

## Hyper-V Sensor Deployment

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See [Hyper-V Sensor Deployment](../deployment-guide/hyperv/about-hyperv) for detailed information about how to deploy a Hyper-V Sensor. The main steps are outlined below:

## 1. Install Sensor

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See [Create the Hyper-V Virtual Machine](../deployment-guide/hyperv/creating-hyper-v-virtual-machine) for more information.

## 2. Connect Sensor to USM Anywhere

After deploying the sensor, you must connect it to through registration and configure the initial login credentials.

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See [Connect the Hyper-V Sensor to USM Anywhere](../deployment-guide/hyperv/hyperv-sensorsetup) for more information.

## 3. Launch the Setup Wizard

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See [Complete the Hyper-V Sensor Setup](../deployment-guide/hyperv/configuring-sensor-hyper-v) for more information.

## 4. Start Using USM Anywhere

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See [USM Anywhere User Guide](/documentation/usm-anywhere/user-guide/introduction) for more information.