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 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 going!

What are the prerequisites:

Make sure you have the following before you begin:

Having VirtualBox set up 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 suggested.

Install VirtualBox in Step 1.

If you have n't already set up VirtualBox, follow these instructions:

- From the VirtualBox website, 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 complete.

Step 2: Set Up a New Virtual Machine

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

To create a new virtual machine, launch VirtualBox and click the" New" button.

Give the VM a descriptive name like "Windows Server 2019" and give it a descriptive name. Additionally, you can specify the folder in which the VM will be kept.

- Operating System Type:

Change the kind to" Microsoft Windows"".

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

- 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.

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

Choose "Dynamically allocated" storage on physical hard drives to save space on your host machine. Only the required amount of disk space will be used by this.

- Include at least 50 GB of storage on the disk size. If required, you may 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 window.

Install the ISO:

An empty optical drive ( which looks like a virtual CD/DVD drive ) will appear 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.

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

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

Step 5: Activate the virtual machine

You are now prepared to begin Panels Server 2019 setup.

- 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: Getting Windows Server 2019:

We'll then go over the steps for adding 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.

- 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 asked to choose an installation type, choose "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)".

- Choose Disk: The virtual hard drive you created earlier will appear. To start the installation, select it and click "Next."

Step 7: Finish the installation

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 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:

Use the cyber threats. VirtualBox Guest Additions: To increase the performance of your VM and allow features like shared folders and clipboard sharing, place the following:

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

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

- 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 change the channel options.