Windows Server 2019 Virtualization: A Guide for VirtualBox Users

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

Conditions needed:

Make sure you have the following before you begin:

- You have 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 obtained 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 suggested.

Step 1: Set up VirtualBox

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

- Visit the VirtualBox website to 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: Make a New Virtual Machine

You need to create a new virtual machine (VM ) for Windows Server 2019 after VirtualBox is configured.

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

Give the VM a short name like "Windows Server 2019" and give it a descriptive name. You can also specify the location of the VM's storage folder.

- Operating System Type:

Established the Windows operating system kind to" Microsoft".

If Windows 2019 ( 64-bit ) is not available, set the version to" Windows 2019 ( 64-bit )" or choose 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 today" and log" Create. "

Step 3: Setup the Virtual Hard Disk

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

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

- Physical hard drive storage: Choose "Dynamically allocated" to save space on your host machine. Only the required amount of disk space will be used by this.

- Include at least 50 GB of storage in the specified disk size. If required, you can specify more.

- Click" Build" to finish building up the hard drive.

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. "

- Go to the "Storage" tab in the storage window.

Mount the ISO:

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

Select" Pick a plate file", then visit the small disk image next to" Optical Drive", and subsequently click on the bare travel.

Select the place where your Panels Server 2019 ISO is kept and go to.

To close the settings window, click "OK."

Step 5: Activate the Virtual Machine

You are now prepared to begin Panels Server 2019 setup.

- Start the electronic system: Select the digital cyber threats. machine and find" Start".

- Start Installation: You'll be prompted to start the installation process by joining the Windows Server 2019 ISO report.

Step 6: Getting Windows Server 2019:

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

Choose your preferred language, time format, and keyboard input method, and then click" Next".

- Install Now: To begin the installation, click the" Install Now" button.

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

- License Agreement: Click "Next" to accept the license terms.

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

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

Step 7: Finish the installation

The installation procedure will take some time to complete. When the setup is complete, Windows Server 2019 will automatically reboot and complete the setup.

- Create a password for the Administrator account: After the reboot, you'll be prompted to do so. Choose a strong password, and then click "Finish."

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

Step 8: Post-Installation Configuration

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

Install the VirtualBox 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".

Install Guest Additions and reset the VM after the on-screen guidelines.

- Windows Updates: Check for updates in Windows Server 2019 by going to the "Settings"> "Update& Security" menu.

- Network Configuration: Depends on how you intend to use the site, you can change the channel options.