How to Install Windows Server 2019 in VirtualBox (Step By Step Guide)
Summary
TLDRThis tutorial video guides viewers through the step-by-step process of installing Windows Server 2019 on Oracle VM VirtualBox. Starting with the creation of a new virtual machine, the presenter specifies configurations such as RAM allocation and virtual hard disk size. After modifying settings like boot order and CPU cores, the ISO image is mounted for installation. The video continues with the installation process, partitioning, and setting up administrator accounts. It concludes with the installation of VirtualBox Guest Additions for enhanced functionality and enabling features like drag and drop and shared clipboard between host and guest systems. The video serves as a comprehensive guide for those looking to set up a Windows Server 2019 environment in VirtualBox.
Takeaways
- 🚀 The video demonstrates a step-by-step installation process of Windows Server 2019 in Oracle VM VirtualBox.
- 🖥️ The presenter creates a new virtual machine named 'WS2019' and selects the location for storing the VM files.
- 🔧 The operating system type selected is Microsoft Windows, with Windows Server 2016 64-bit chosen as the version, noting that at the time of recording, VirtualBox did not have an option for Windows Server 2019.
- 💾 The video specifies allocating 4GB of RAM and creating a 100GB virtual hard disk for the VM.
- ⚙️ Settings modifications are made including removing the floppy disk from the boot order and setting the optical disk as second boot, adjusting the CPU execution cap, and mounting the ISO image.
- 🌐 The network settings are configured to use a bridged adapter for internet connectivity.
- 🔗 The ISO image for Windows Server 2019 is mounted from the Microsoft TechNet website, with a download link provided in the video description.
- 🔄 The installation process involves selecting language, time and currency format, and keyboard input method, with English (United States) being the default.
- 📦 The video covers the selection of Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition with the GUI during the installation.
- 🛠️ Partitioning of the virtual hard disk is shown, creating a system reserved partition and another for installing Windows Server 2019.
- 🔄 The server is set to restart multiple times during the installation, and a password is set for the administrator account.
- 🔧 Post-installation tasks include installing VirtualBox Guest Additions tools and enabling features like drag and drop and shared clipboard between host and guest systems.
- 🔄 The final steps show enabling tracking and bi-directional features to facilitate file transfers and clipboard sharing between the host and guest OS.
Q & A
What is the topic of the video?
-The video demonstrates a step-by-step installation of Windows Server 2019 in Oracle VM VirtualBox.
What virtual machine name is specified in the video?
-The specified name for the virtual machine is 'WS2019'.
What version of Windows Server is selected for installation in the video?
-Windows Server 2016 64-bit is selected initially, but the video is about installing Windows Server 2019.
How much RAM is allocated to the virtual machine in the demonstration?
-4GB of RAM is allocated to the virtual machine.
What is the size of the virtual hard disk specified in the video?
-The size of the virtual hard disk specified is 100 GB.
Which settings are modified after creating the virtual machine?
-The settings modified include the boot order, removing the floppy disk, setting the optical disk as a second boot, and assigning at least one CPU core.
How is the ISO image of Windows Server 2019 obtained for the installation?
-The ISO image is mounted from the Microsoft TechNet website, with a link provided in the description area of the video.
What network adapter type is selected for the virtual machine?
-A bridged adapter is selected to provide an internet connection to the virtual machine.
What editions of Windows Server 2019 are available in the ISO image?
-The ISO image contains two editions: Windows Server 2019 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition.
Which edition of Windows Server 2019 is installed in the video?
-Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition with the GUI (Graphical User Interface) is installed in the video.
What is the initial step after the installation process begins?
-The initial step is to select the language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method for the installation.
What is the purpose of the VirtualBox Guest Additions tools?
-The VirtualBox Guest Additions tools are installed to improve the performance and usability of the virtual machine, including features like shared clipboard and drag-and-drop.
How is the shared clipboard feature enabled in the virtual machine?
-The shared clipboard feature is enabled by selecting 'bi-directional' in the devices menu of the VirtualBox, allowing text to be copied between the host and guest computers.
What is the final step shown in the video?
-The final step shown is enabling the drag-and-drop feature and verifying the installation by checking the system properties in Server Manager.
Outlines
💻 Installing Windows Server 2019 on Oracle VM VirtualBox
This paragraph outlines the process of installing Windows Server 2019 on Oracle VM VirtualBox. The video begins by creating a new virtual machine, specifying its name, location, and operating system type. The version chosen is Windows Server 2016 64-bit, with the option to select Windows Server 2019 if available. The RAM is set to 4GB, and a 100GB virtual hard disk is created. Settings are modified to adjust boot order, remove the floppy disk, and set the optical disk as a secondary boot option. CPU execution capability is ensured, and an ISO image for Windows Server 2019 is mounted from the Microsoft TechNet website. Network settings are configured for internet access. The installation process begins with language, time, and keyboard selections, followed by a clean installation of Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition. A partition is created on the virtual hard disk, and the installation proceeds with the server restarting multiple times to complete the setup.
🔧 Post-Installation Configuration and Guest Additions
After the installation of Windows Server 2019, this paragraph details the post-installation steps. It starts with setting a password for the administrator account and unlocking the server. The video then proceeds to install VirtualBox Guest Additions tools, which enhances the integration between the host and guest systems. The tools are installed by mounting the ISO image and running the setup from the C drive. The server is rebooted to integrate the changes. Upon logging in, the system properties are verified, confirming the installed edition and version of Windows Server 2019. The video concludes with enabling the drag-and-drop feature and shared clipboard between the host and guest machines, facilitating easier file transfers and text copying. The final step is to access the Local Server Manager to confirm the successful installation and configuration of Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Evaluation Edition.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Windows Server 2019
💡Oracle VM VirtualBox
💡Virtual Machine (VM)
💡RAM
💡Virtual Hard Disk
💡Boot Order
💡ISO Image
💡Network Adapter
💡Administrator Account
💡VirtualBox Guest Additions
💡Shared Clipboard
💡Drag and Drop
Highlights
Introduction to the step-by-step installation of Windows Server 2019 in Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Creating a new virtual machine and specifying its name as WS2019.
Selecting the location to store the virtual machine and the operating system type.
Choosing Windows Server 2016 64-bit as the version for the virtual machine.
Specifying 4GB of RAM for the virtual machine.
Creating a 100 GB virtual hard disk for the installation.
Modifying settings to adjust boot order and remove floppy disk.
Configuring the processor and CPU execution cap for the virtual machine.
Mounting the ISO image of Windows Server 2019 for installation.
Setting up the network with a bridged adapter for internet connectivity.
Starting the installation process with default language and keyboard settings.
Choosing a clean installation of Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition.
Accepting the license terms and proceeding with the custom installation.
Creating partitions on the virtual hard disk for the operating system.
Completing the installation and waiting for the server to restart automatically.
Setting an administrator password and unlocking the server.
Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions tools for enhanced VM functionality.
Enabling drag and drop and shared clipboard features for seamless host-guest interaction.
Verifying the installed Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition and build version.
Conclusion of the video demonstration on installing Windows Server 2019 in VirtualBox.
Transcripts
hello friends welcome to a mass active
webcast in today's video we are going to
see the step-by-step installation of a
Windows Server 2019 in Oracle VM
VirtualBox for the demonstration I'm
going to create new virtual machine and
here I'm going to specify the name for
our virtual machine which will be a WS
took in nineteen in my case we have a
off since to select the location where
you want to store your virtual machine
then we have options to select a type of
our operating system which we are
installing it will be a Microsoft
Windows in our case and then we have
options to select the version under
version I'm going to select the Windows
Server 2016 64 bit at the time of this
video recording in Oracle VM VirtualBox
still there is an options to select a
Windows Server 2019 let's click on next
here it is asking us to select the
amount of RAM which you want to assign
to this virtual machine I'm going to
specify 4gb let's click on next
click on create to create new virtual
hard disk click on next next again and
here I'm going to specify 100 GB size
for our virtual hard disk let's click on
create once you create you virtual
machine we need to modify certain
settings so for that I'm going to click
on our virtual machine and then I'm
going to click on settings I'm going to
click on system and under boot order I'm
going to remove floppy disk
I want Maha discuss a first boot and our
optical disk as a second boot I'm going
to click on processor and here at least
we want to CPU code for this virtual
machine now I'm going to click on
storage as we are going to mount the ISO
image to install Windows Server 2019 on
this virtual machine let's click on MP
and here I'm going to select the ISO
image which you can download from
Microsoft TechNet website the link to
download this ISO image of Windows
Server 2019 evolution Edition is also
given in the description area
now I'm going to click on network and
under unable network adapters I'm going
to select breach adapter as you want
internet connection to this virtual
machine as well once you modify all
those settings then we need to click on
OK button now we are ready to start the
installation let's click on start button
this will be the first screen which you
are seeing during the installation here
we have options to select language to
install time and currency format and
keyboard or input method which we are
going to use the default one which is
English United State now I'm going to
click on Next to continue
here we have a two options first one is
installed now to start the installation
process and the second one is a repair
your computer if you want to repair your
existing Windows Server 2019 that time
you can use this absence but we are
going for the clean installation that's
why I am going to click on Install Now
button on this console we have options
to select the operating system of which
we want to install in Windows Server
2019 evolution Edition ISO image we have
a two editions Windows Server 2019
standard edition and Windows Server 2019
datacenter Edition both editions comes
with core of sense as well as text of
experience options so for this
demonstration we are going to install
Windows Server 2019 data center
evolution Edition or with the extra
experience feature let's become next
select the check box I accept the
license terms and then click on next
here we have a options to select type of
installation we are going for the clean
installation that's why we need to
select the second one custom install
windows only on the screen as you can
see we don't have any partitions on this
virtual hard disk so let's create one
partition for that I'm going to click on
new I'm going to click on apply and then
click on OK
this will create true partitions on your
virtual hard disk first one is system
reserved partition with 550 embassies
and the second one where we are going to
install a Windows Server 2019 as we come
next installation process will take some
time to complete and the once the
installation completes your server will
restart at least for two times
now let's click on restart now to
restart this virtual machine after to
reboot he will reach to this console
where it is asking us to set a password
for our administrator account once you
specify the password click on finish now
press ctrl to delete key to unlock this
server plus specify the password and
then hit Enter key
click on yes
and in the next step I'm going to
install VirtualBox guest additions tools
as well as select don't show this
message again close it and hang in deke
Lewis or manager as well now I'm going
to click on devices and select insert
gas additions CD image as we are going
for the installation of VirtualBox guest
additions tools on the server let's
click on file explorer click on this PC
double click on C Drive and here you
need to select VBox Windows additions
and double click on it click on next
next again and click on install click on
install again
okay now we need to reboot our server so
reboot now is already selected we simply
need to click on finish
okay have to restart masakeen log into
our computer by pressing control alter
delete key combination hospice were the
password and hit enter okay I'm going to
right click on start button and I'm
going to click on system under windows
classification you can see our Addison
is Windows Server 2019 data center
evaluation and our son is 1809
now I'm going to minimize this console
as well and so manager as well as we are
going to enable tracking drop feature on
this virtual machine for that I'm going
to click on devices and here we have
options to enable tracking drop I want
bi-directional that means we must be
able to drag files and folders from our
host computer to our guest computer and
our gas computer to our host computer
similarly again I'm going to click on
devices and I want to enable shared
clipboard' as well
let's select bi-directional that means
we are able to copy text from our host
computer into our guest computer as
Alice from our guest computer to our
host computer let's go back to soul
manager let's click on local server
and here we go we have operating system
worsen marks of Windows Server 2019 data
center evolution Edition so this is the
way how we can install a Windows Server
2019 in Oracle VM VirtualBox that
completes our video demonstration thank
you all for watching this video
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