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 walk you through the procedure for installing Windows Server 2019 on VirtualBox in this guide. Let's get things going!

Conditions needed:

Make sure you have the following information before you start:

Having VirtualBox installed on your computer. It can be downloaded from the 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.

Installing VirtualBox: Step 1.

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

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

- Begin the software and follow the instructions to complete it.

- Launch VirtualBox once the installation is finished.

Step 2: Set Up 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. Additionally, you can specify a folder in which the VM will be kept.

- Type of Operating System

Change the kind to" Microsoft Windows"".

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 today" and finally click" Create. "

Step 3: Set up 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.

Choose "Dynamically allocated" to save space on your host machine when selecting storage on physical hard drives. Only the necessary 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 the hard drive layout.

Step 4: Install the ISO of 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 major VirtualBox window and click" Options. "

- Go to the "Storage" tab in the storage section of the settings window.

Mount the ISO:

You'll see an empty optical drive ( this is a virtual CD/DVD drive ) 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 the place where it is saved.

- To close the settings window, click "OK."

Step 5: Activate the Virtual Machine

Now that Windows Server 2019 has been installed, you are prepared to start the setup process.

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

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

Step 6: Windows Server 2019 Installation

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

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

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

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

- Select Disk: The virtual hard drive you created earlier will appear. Select it and click "Next" to start the installation.

Step 7: Finish installing the software

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

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

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

8: Post-Installation Configuration.

There are a few things you might want to do once logged in to finalize 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 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 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 alter the system options.