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 procedure for 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 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 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).

- Launch 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.

- 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 the folder in which the VM will be kept.

- Operating System Type

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

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

- Memory (RAM): Set aside at least 2048 MB( 2 GB), but 4096 MB( 4 GB) or higher is suggested for faster 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 on which Windows Server 2019 will get installed.

- Hard Disk File Type: Choose "VD I( VirtualBox Disk Image) as the default choice.

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 on the disk size. 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 in order to install Windows Server 2019.

- Find the VM: Pick the newly created VM from the major VirtualBox window and click" Options. "

- Navigate to the "Storage" tab in the storage 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", then click on the small device image next to" Optical Drive", and then click on the bare travel.

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

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

Step 5: Set up the virtual machine

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

- Release the digital machine: Choose the machine and find" Begin. "

- 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: Windows Server 2019 Installation

We'll then go over the process for 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 accept the license agreement.

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 installing the software

The installation procedure will take some time to complete. 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 this. 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 VirtualBox Guest Additions: To increase the cyberattack 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. "

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

- 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 alter the system options.