VirtualBox for Newbies: Setting Up Windows Server 2019 in a Virtual Machine

Installing Windows Server 2019 in a virtual environment enables you to test, configure, and practice without affecting your primary computer. A well-known, open-source virtualization platform that enables you to run several operating systems on your computer is VirtualBox. I'll show you how to install Windows Server 2019 on VirtualBox in this guide. Let's get things going!

What are the prerequisites:

Make sure you have the following information before you begin:

Having VirtualBox installed on your computer. It can be downloaded from the company's official website.

a version of the ISO record for Windows Server 2019 that can be saved from Microsoft's Evaluation Center.

For maximum efficiency, at least 4 GB of RAM, 2 CPU components, and 50 Megs of free disk space are recommended.

Install VirtualBox in Step 1.

If you have n't already set up VirtualBox, follow the steps below:

- From the VirtualBox website, download the VirtualBox installer for your operating system( Windows, macOS, or Linux).

- Move the software and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Launch VirtualBox once the installation is finished.

Step 2: Set Up a New Virtual Machine

Create a new virtual machine (VM ) for Windows Server 2019 now that VirtualBox has been set up.

To create a new virtual machine, launch VirtualBox and click the" New" button.

Give the VM a descriptive name like "Windows Server 2019" and give it a name. Additionally, you can specify a folder in which the VM will be kept.

- Operating System Type:

Change the kind to" Microsoft Windows" and push OK.

If Windows 2019 ( 64-bit ) is not available, set the version to" Windows 2019 ( 64-bit ) "or select Windows 2016 instead.

- Memory (RAM): At least 2048 MB( 2 GB), but 4096 MB( 4 GB) or higher is suggested for better performance.

- Virtual Hard Disk: Select" Create a digital hard drive now" and therefore log" Create. "

Step 3: Set up the Virtual Hard Disk.

VirtualBox will enable you to create a digital hard drive on which Windows Server 2019 will get installed.

Choose the default option, "VD I( VirtualBox Disk Image), "from the list below.

Choose "Dynamically allocated" storage on physical hard drives to save space on your host machine. Only the necessary disk space will be used by this.

- Determine the disk size: At least 50 GB of storage is assigned. If required, you may specify more.

- Click" Build" to finish the hard drive layout.

Step 4: Mount the ISO file for Windows Server 2019

The ISO document may be mounted for deployment of Windows Server 2019.

- Find the VM: Pick the newly created VM from the VirtualBox major software and press" Options. "

- Navigate to the "Storage" tab in the storage settings window.

Mount the ISO:

An empty optical drive ( this is a virtual CD/DVD drive ) will appear under the" Storage Devices" section.

Select" Pick a plate file" and then visit the small disk image following to" Optical Drive. "

Find the area where your Panels Server 2019 ISO is kept and go to that area.

- Click "OK" to close the settings window.

Step 5: Activate the Virtual Machine

You are then prepared to begin the Windows Server 2019 assembly operation.

- Start the electronic machine: Choose the digital machine and press" Start. "

- Start Installation: You'll be prompted to start the installation procedure by the Windows Server 2019 ISO report, which will enable the VM to heel from.

Step 6: Installing Windows Server 2019

We'll then go over the steps for adding Windows Server 2019.

Choose your preferred language, time style, and console output process, then click" Next", and then pick" English and Region Settings. "

To start the installation, click the" Install Now" button.

- Choose a Version: You will be asked to choose a 2019 Windows Server version. The "Standard( Desktop Experience)" version, which has a GUI, is suggested for the majority of users.

Accept the license terms and click "Next" to complete the license agreement.

When asked to choose an installation type, choose "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)".

- Select Disk: The virtual hard drive you created earlier will appear. To begin the installation, select it and click "Next."

Step 7: Finish the installation

It will take some time for the installation to be finished. When everything is finished, Windows Server 2019 will automatically restart and finish the setup.

- Set Administrator Password: After the reboot, you'll be asked to create a password for the administrator account. Choose a strong password, then click "Finish."

- Log in: Use the administrator credentials you just created to access Windows Server 2019.

8: Post-Installation Configuration.

There are a few things you might want to do once logged in to finish up the setup:

Install the VirtualBox NIST cybersecurity Guest Additions: To increase the performance of your VM and allow features like shared folders and clipboard sharing, mount the following.

In the VM's window, click" Devices" and choose" Insert Guest Additions CD image".

To deploy Guest Additions and reset the VM, follow the on-screen directions.

- Windows Updates: Check for updates by checking for updates in the "Settings"> "Update& Security" menu to make sure Windows Server 2019 is up-to-date.

- Network Configuration: Depends on how you intend to use the site, you can customize system settings.