Step-by-Step Guide to Install Windows Server 2022 on a Virtual Machine
To configure VirtualBox on your system, adhere to these steps:
- Visit this link and pick the Windows Hosts option from the list.
- The VirtualBox file will commence downloading to your system.
- Open the downloaded VirtualBox file and proceed with the installation. Click Next.
Note: If you encounter difficulties during the VirtualBox setup, deselect the USB features in the installation wizard.
To create a fresh virtual machine in VirtualBox, follow these instructions:
- In the Machine section, click the New button.
- Provide a name for the virtual machine, select the location of the Windows Server 2022 .iso file, and click Next.
- Allocate a minimum of 4 GB of RAM and click Next.
- Choose the option to Create a Virtual Hard Disk Now (a minimum of 50 GB is advised for optimal performance). Then click Next.
- In the Summary window, click Finish.
- In the Tools tab, locate the Windows Server 2022 .iso file by clicking the button with three dots. A dropdown menu will appear, then click Media.
- Next, click on the Optical Disks tab and select Add.
- Initiate the virtual machine by clicking Start.
- The installation of Windows Server 2022 will commence.
Note: Check the box labeled Skip Unattended Installations.
Note: You can select any other value according to your preferences as long as it satisfies the system requirements.
Note: For further instructions on configuring Windows, refer to the section: How to set up Windows Server 2022?.