Installing Windows Server 2019 in a virtual environment enables you to practice, test, and configure without affecting your primary system. A well-known, open-source virtualization platform that enables you to run several 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 moving!

What are the prerequisites:

Make sure you have the following information before you start:

Having VirtualBox set up 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 peak efficiency, at least 4 GB of RAM, 2 CPU components, and 50 Megs of free disk space are recommended.

Installing VirtualBox: Step 1.

Follow these instructions if you have n't already installed VirtualBox:

- 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

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

- Create a new digital system by introducing VirtualBox and pressing the" New" option.

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.

- Type of Operating System

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.

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

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

Step 4: Install the ISO file for Windows Server 2019

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

Select your previously created VM from the VirtualBox primary software and press" Options".

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

Install 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. "

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

- Click "OK" to close the settings window.

Step 5: Set up the virtual machine

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

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

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

Step 6: Installing Windows Server 2019

We'll then go over the steps involved in setting Windows Server 2019.

Choose your preferred language, time style, and console output process, then click" Next," 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 comes with 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)".

You'll see the virtual hard drive you created earlier when you click Disk. To begin the installation, select it and click "Next."

Step 7: Finish installing the software

It will take some time for the installation to be finished. 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 this. Choose a strong password, and then click "Finish."

Use the Administrator credentials you just created to log into Windows Server 2019.

Step 8: Post-Installation Configuration

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

Install VirtualBox Guest Additions: To increase the performance of your VM and allow features like shared documents and folder sharing, visit here.

In the VM's glass, click on" Devices" and pick" Insert Guest Additions CD picture. "

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

- Windows Updates: Check for updates by going to 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 change the channel options.