Running a Windows Server 2022 VM in Virtualbox
4#VirtualBox #VM #Server2022
Full steps can be found at https://i12bretro.github.io/tutorials/0565.html
01. Download the Windows Server 2022 iso https://archive.org/download/10.0.fe_release.210424-1554_server_standard_datacenter_EN-US/Windows_InsiderPreview_Server_vNext_en-us_20344.iso
02. Launch Virtualbox
03. Create a New VM by selecting Machine ≫ New
Name: Windows Server 2022
Machine Folder: C:\VMs
Type: Microsoft Windows
Version: Other Windows (64-bit)
Memory Size: 4096 MB
Hard disk: Create a virtual hard disk now
04. Click Create
05. On the Create Virtual Hard Disk dialog
Name the virtual disk image Windows Server 2022.vdi
File size: 50.00 GB
Hard disk file type: VDI
Storage on physical hard disk: Dynamically Allocated
06. Click Create
07. Select the VM and Click Settings
08. Select System ≫ Processor
09. Give the VM at least 2 processors
10. Select Display
11. Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB
12. Select Storage
13. Click on the CD-ROM drive
14. Select the disc dropdown to the right ≫ Choose a virtual optical disc file...
15. Browse to and select the Windows Server 2022 .iso file
16. Click OK
17. Make sure the Windows Server 2022 VM is selected and click Start ≫ Normal
18. Set the Language and Keyboard preferences ≫ Click Next
19. Click Install Now
20. Click I don't have a product key at the bottom
21. Select the desired edition ≫ Click Next
22. Check the I accept box ≫ Click Next
23. Click Custom (advanced) ≫ Click Next
24. Wait for Windows to copy files, the VM will reboot several times
25. Enter a password ≫ Re-type the password ≫ Click Finish
26. Select Input ≫ Keyboard ≫ Ctrl-Alt-Del
27. Input the administrator password and login
28. Welcome to Server 2022
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Optional Steps
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01. Select Devices ≫ Insert Guest Additions CD image...
02. If VirtualBox Guest Additions doesn't autorun, open File Explorer ≫ CD Drive ≫ Right click VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe ≫ Run as administrator
03. Install Guest Additions accepting the defaults
04. Accept any driver popups from the Guest Additions installer by clicking the Install button
05. After the installation completes select Reboot now ≫ Click Finish
What's New in Server 2022: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/windows-server-2022/get-started/whats-new
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