Use VPN from host in hyper-v VM

To access Team Foundation Server (TFS) we use a VPN. For a testing scenario I wanted a hyper-v VM to connect to TFS, here’s how I set this up without configuring a VPN inside the VM.

  • First make sure the VPN connection is started on the host before you start the hyper-v VM. I’ve read somewhere this was needed and it does work this way.
  • Use the virtual switch that is on the same adapter as the VPN. I’m only using the Wifi adapter. Below is a screenshot of the Virtual Switch Manager for the virtual switch I use in the VM’s settings.
    hyper-v-network-detail
  • For the proxy I’m using Fiddler. Awesome tool for web debugging, but also a proxy. Install this on the host. (not the VM) Check the option to allow remote computers to connect.
    fiddler-allow-remote
  • Now in the VM set the IE proxy. Start Internet Explorer, go to Internet Options > tab Connections and click on LAN settings, there set the proxy to the host machine name and port 8888 (default for fiddler)
    ie-proxy

Now the traffic from the hyper-v vm will go through the VPN of the host.

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Working in a DevOps team is the best thing that happened to me. I like challenges and sharing the solutions with others. On my blog I’ll mostly post about my work, but expect an occasional home project, productivity tip and tooling review.
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3 Responses to Use VPN from host in hyper-v VM

  1. ExodusVI says:

    Pretty cool, I’ve been having to manually do this for a long time due to some issues with FreeBSD and legacy Linux. Its a pain in Windows as well but this is definitely somewhat different than what my series of steps were thank you

  2. ram says:

    Wow.. Simple and efficient! Saved me a few days of struggle.

  3. Johan says:

    I only managed to correct it by installing VPN within the VM, and not run VPN in host – sorted

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