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 started!

What are the prerequisites:

Make sure you have the following information before you start:

Having VirtualBox installed on your computer. From the official website, you can download it.

- 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.

Step 1: Set up VirtualBox

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).

- Launch the software and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

- Launch VirtualBox once the installation is finished.

Step 2: Invent a New Virtual Machine

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

- Create a new digital system by visiting the" New" option in VirtualBox when you start it.

Give the VM a descriptive 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): 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 now" and therefore log" Create. "

Step 3: Setup the Virtual Hard Drive

VirtualBox will enable you to create a digital hard drive where 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 in cyber threats. the specified disk size. If required, you may specify more.

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

Step 4: Install the ISO file for Windows Server 2019

The ISO document may be mounted for Windows Server 2019 to get installed.

- 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:

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.

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

- Start Installation: You'll be prompted to begin the installation process by 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 accept 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."

Use the Administrator credentials you just created to log into 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.