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 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!

Conditions needed:

Make sure you have the following information before you start:

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 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).

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

- 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 set up.

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. You can also specify the location of the VM's storage folder.

- 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 log" 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.

Choose the default option, "VD I( VirtualBox Disk Image), "from the list below.

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

- Determine the disk size: At least 50 GB of storage is assigned. 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 in order to install Windows Server 2019.

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

- Go to the "Storage" tab in the storage window.

Install 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 visit the small disk image next to" Optical Drive", and subsequently click on the bare travel.

Find the area where your Panels Server 2019 ISO is kept and go to the place where it is saved.

- Click "OK" to close the settings cyber threats. window.

Step 5: Activate the Virtual Machine

You are now prepared to begin Panels Server 2019 setup.

- Start the electronic system: Select the digital machine and find" 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 involved in setting Windows Server 2019.

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

- Install Now: To begin the installation, click the" Install Now" button.

- Choose a Version: You will be asked to choose a version of Windows Server 2019. 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. To start the installation, select it and click "Next."

Step 7: Finish the installation

The installation procedure will take some time to complete. Once everything is finished, Windows Server 2019 will automatically restart and finish the setup.

- Set Administrator Password: After the reboot, you'll be asked to create a password for the administrator account. 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:

Install the VirtualBox Guest Additions: To increase the performance of your VM and allow features like shared folders and clipboard sharing, mount the following.

In the VM's window, click" Devices" and choose" Insert Guest Additions CD image".

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 customize system settings.