I run Virtualbox so here is the route I pursued: https://blogs.oracle.com/virtualization/post/install-microsoft-windows-11-on-virtualbox
It’s supposed to be a no-no to use external drives to host VM’s because of the slow throughput rate but the testing I’m doing is more focused on compatibility and interoperability, not so much performance so my 3 terabyte USB external drive works fine for all of my VM’s.
Good luck!
Thanks, i do,have a drive duplicator/ dock station I could plop an old hd in instead of switching out main hd.. good,idea. Like,you, I’m just curious if it will work