How to configure Windows Server 2016 on a VirtualBox VM?

To get VirtualBox installed on your computer, follow these steps:

Click here and choose the Windows Hosts option.

The VirtualBox file will begin downloading on your computer.
Open the downloaded file and proceed with the installation.

Note: If you encounter problems during installation, try deselecting the USB features in the setup wizard.

To create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox, follow these steps:

In the Machine menu, click the New button.

Name your Virtual Machine, select the location of the Windows Server .iso file, then click Next.

Note: Be sure to tick the box labelled Skip Unattended Installations.

Allocate at least 4 GB of RAM, then click Next.

Note: You can allocate more RAM if desired, provided it meets system requirements.

Choose to create a virtual hard disk now, selecting at least 50 GB for optimal performance, then click Next.

In the Summary window, click Finish.

In the Tools tab, locate the Windows Server .iso file by clicking the button with three dots. From the dropdown menu, select Media.

Then, go to the Optical Disks tab and click Add.

Power on the virtual machine by clicking Start.

The installation of Windows Server 2016 will start.

Note: For additional configuration information, refer to the section: How do I install Windows Server 2016?.

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