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name: vpc-vsi-ts-nested-virtualization
title: Can I configure nested virtualization on a virtual server instance?
description: You want to configure nested virtualization on a virtual server instance.
last-updated: 2026-07-09
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# Can I configure nested virtualization on a virtual server instance?
{: #troubleshoot-enable-nested-virtualization}
{: troubleshoot}

You want to configure nested virtualization on a virtual server instance.
{: shortdesc}

You want to configure nested virtualization on a virtual server instance.
{: tsSymptoms}

Nested virtualization is not a supported configuration on virtual server instances.
{: tsCauses}

Nested virtualization on virtual server instances is not supported. Consider an alternative architecture that does not require nested virtualization.
{: tsResolve}