How do I install Windows Server 2019 on a virtual machine? (VirtualBox)
To install VirtualBox on your PC, follow these steps:
- Open this link and select the Windows Hosts option from the list.
- The VirtualBox file will start downloading to your PC.
- Open the VirtualBox file and install it.
Note: If you have problems installing VirtualBox, deselect the USB functions in the installation wizard.
Here's how to create a new virtual machine (VirtualBox):
- In the Machine section, click on the New button.
- Enter a name for the Virtual Machine, select the location of the Windows Server .iso file, and then click Next.
- Use a minimum of 4 GB of RAM and click Next.
- Click on the option to Create a Virtual Hard Disk Now (use a minimum of 50 GB for proper operation). Then click Next.
- In the following Summary window, click Finish.
- In the Tools tab, select the Windows 10 .iso file by clicking on the three-dot button. A dropdown menu will open, and click on Media.
- Then select the Optical Disks tab and click Add.
- Turn on the virtual machine by clicking Start.
- The installation of Windows Server 2019 will begin.
Note: Check the box called Skip Unattended Installations.
Note: You can choose any other value according to your preferences, as long as it matches the system requirements.
Note: For more information on how to set up Windows, refer to the section: How to install Windows Server 2019?.