In this article, we will see how to download and install Windows Server 2022 on VirtualBox.
Windows Server 2022 is the most secure, reliable, and Azure-compatible server Microsoft developed in the 20th century.
Considering the increasing security threats (see research data below) and cyber-attacks, Windows Server 2022 is built with top-notch security parameters, which we will discuss in the following subsections, to ensure the security of data packets up to date at the cluster level. It is a wholesome security package that secures end-to-end IT infrastructure.
Windows Server 2022 will help organizations of all types run to their workloads securely, enable hybrid cloud integration, and update their applications to meet demanding IT needs.
Download the Windows Server 2022 ISO
1. Go to the webste Download link
Or go to the website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2022
2. Click on Download the ISO file as highlighted below.
3. Fill all the data in Register page for and click on Download.
4. Click 64-bit edition.
5. Wait until download completes.
Install Windows Server 2022 on VirtualBox
1. Open VirtualBox.
If you have not installed virtualbox, then go to through below link and install it.
Download and install VirtualBox step by step
2. Click New as highlighted below in the VirtualBox.
3. Provide the name for Virtual Machine, folder path to store the files and folders, Type windows, Version Other windows(If you dont find Windows Server 2022 in the drop down list). Then memory size and select Hard disk type.
4. In the virtual hard disk, provide file location, file size, Hard disk file type, Storage type and click on create.
5. Click Virtual machine settings, then storage, Empty, Choose a disk file. Then attach the download ISO file.
6. Now, click on Start butto to start Windows Server 2022 installation on VirtualBox as Virtual Machine.
7. Click on next.
8. Click on Install.
9. Select operating system that you want to install(Standard or Data Center) and click on Next.
10. Select checkbox to accept Microsoft license terms and click on next.
11. Select Custom type installation for fresh installation.
12. If you want to create a drive click on new(We can create drive after installation also). Otherwise just click on Next.
13. Wait until installation completes. After this completes, Virtual machine will be restarted.
14. Now provide the password for built-in administrator account.
15. To unlock Windows Server 2022 virtual machine, click input–>Keyboard–>Select Insert Ctrl-Alt-Del.
16. After login, we will get below console.
So in this video, we have seen How to download and install Windows Server 2022 on VirtualBox step by step.
For the same, watch below video to download and install Windows Server 2022 on VirtualBox.