Linux Integration Services 3.2 for Hyper-V is now available

Linux Integration Services Version v3.2 for Hyper-V is a set of drivers that enable synthetic device support in supported Linux virtual machines under Hyper-V.

Overview
When installed in a supported Linux virtual machine running on Hyper-V, the Linux Integration Components provide.

Driver support: Linux Integration Services supports the network controller and the IDE and SCSI storage controllers that were developed specifically for Hyper-V.

Fastpath Boot Support for Hyper-V: Boot devices now take advantage of the block Virtualization Service Client (VSC) to provide enhanced performance.

Timesync: The clock inside the virtual machine will remain synchronized with the clock on the virtualization server with the help of the pluggable time source device.

Integrated Shutdown: Virtual machines running Linux can be shut down from either Hyper-V Manager or System Center Virtual Machine Manager by using the “Shut Down” command.

Symmetric Multi-Processing (SMP) Support: Supported Linux distributions can use up to 4 virtual processors (VP) per virtual machine.

Heartbeat: Allows the virtualization server to detect whether the virtual machine is running and responsive.

KVP (Key Value Pair) Exchange: Information about the running Linux virtual machine can be obtained by using the Key Value Pair exchange functionality on the Windows Server 2008 virtualization server.

Integrated Mouse Support: The cursor is no longer bound to the VMConnect window when used with the Linux Graphical User Interface.

Download Linux Integration Services 3.2 for Hyper-V
Linux Integration Services 3.2 for Hyper-V is now available for download at the link below. Download the files appropriate for you.

• Linux IC v3.2.iso
• Linux Integration Services v3.2 Read Me.pdf

What's new in Linux Integration Services 3.2 for Hyper-V
Here are new features in Linux Integration Services 3.2 for Hyper-V:

• Integrated mouse support
  This means that you no longer need to install a separate package to get integrated mouse support, and will not have to worry about the mouse being captured by the virtual machine.
• Updated network drivers that work with the Windows 8 Developer Preview builds
• Fixes the issue with SCVMM compatibility
  The problem is documented at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2586286.

System requirements

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
• Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V RTM Update (KB950050) applied
• Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V RTM
• Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 RTM