Setting Up Windows Server 2019 as a Virtual Machine
Mahran Al-Zyoud
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57 steps
Virtualbox
Microsoft
- **Virtualization Software:** Oracle VirtualBox 7.1.4 - **Host Operating System:** Windows 11 - **Guest Operating Systems:** Windows Server 2019 - **Last Updated:** November 2024 - **Created by**: Mahran Al-Zyoud. For any improvements, corrections, or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at [mahran.alzyoud@gmail.com](mailto:mahran.alzyoud@gmail.com). Your feedback is appreciated!
Downloading Windows Server 2019 ISO File
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Search for "**microsoft evaluation center download windows server 2019**"
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Click "**Download the ISO**"
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After completing the form, click "**Download now**". The download of the .iso file show start.
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Click "**64-bit edition**" under "**ISO downloads**"
Creating the Virtual Machine
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Open "**Oracle VirtualBox Manager**" and click "**New**"
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Click "**Finish**"
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Select "**Windows Server 2019**" virtual machine and click "**Settings**"
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Select "**Storage,**" then click "**Empty**". Click the DVD icon.
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Click "**Choose a Disk File**"
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Navigate to the directory that contains the downloaded .iso file and select it. Click "**Open**"
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Click "**OK**"
Installing Windows Server 2019
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Click "**Start**"
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Click "**Install now**"
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Select "**Windows Server 2019 Standard Evaluation (Desktop Experience)**" then click "**Next**"
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Select "**Custom: Install Windows Only (advanced)**"
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Click here
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Click "**Restart now**"
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Enter the password and click "**Finish**"
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To make the virtual machine fill the whole window, go to "**View**" and then "**Scaled Mode**".
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Click "**Switch**"
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Click "**Maximize**"
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Click "**Input**" >> "**Keyboard**" >> "**Insert Ctrl-Alt-Del**"
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Select "**Shut down**"
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Click "**Other (Planned)**" and select "**Continue**"
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The following steps will help change the boot order so we can get rid of the message that appears whenever we start the machine.
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Click "**Settings**"
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Uncheck "**Floppy**", Select "**Hard Disk**" and press the Up Arrow. Finally, click "**OK**"
Visibility on the Network
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Right-click the network icon.
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Select "**Open Network & Internet settings**"
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