IT Forensics – Windows

Forensic Analysis of Windows Hyper-V Artefacts – Understanding Virtual Infrastructures

Hyper-V is Microsoft’s virtualisation technology and is used on both workstations and Servern. Virtual machines, virtual hard disks, snapshots, configuration files and logs can provide valuable insights into system states, test environments or security-related events.

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As part of a professional IT forensic investigation, Hyper-V artefacts are never assessed in isolation. Only by correlating them with file system artefacts, event logs, registry data, user profiles and other digital traces is it possible to carry out a robust technical assessment.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and provide support to businesses, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts.

The examination is carried out exclusively on a forensic copy or a forensic image. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its evidential integrity.

Our services

Analysis of Hyper-V configurations, virtual hard disks, snapshots and logs; correlation with other Windows artefacts; and comprehensive documentation of all investigation steps.

Typical areas of application

•Incident Response
•Investigation of virtual infrastructures
•Malware analysis
•Corporate Forensics
•Compliance audits
•Expert reports for the courts

This is how the analysis works

Once a forensic image has been created, Hyper-V-related artefacts are identified, analysed and technically categorised alongside other digital traces.

Why are Hyper-V artefacts important?

They enable conclusions to be drawn about virtual machines, their configuration and usage, and can help to reconstruct complex IT scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Hyper-V artefacts are being investigated?+
These include, amongst other things, configuration files, virtual hard disks, checkpoints (snapshots) and logs.
Can deleted virtual machines be recovered?+
Depending on the artefacts present, there may be evidence of previous virtual machines.
Is the original system being examined?+
No. Only a forensic copy or forensic image is analysed.
Are Hyper-V artefacts sufficient on their own?+
No. They are always assessed alongside other digital evidence.

LanCologne – Windows Forensics in Cologne

LanCologne supports you in the forensically sound analysis of Windows Hyper-V artefacts and the objective reconstruction of virtual IT environments.

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