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- Locate a Windows Server 2016 iso +
- Launch Virtualbox +
- Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New
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Name: Windows Server 2016
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+ Machine Folder: C:\VMs
+ Type: Microsoft Windows
+ Version: Windows 2016 (64-bit)
+ Memory Size: 4096 MB
+ Hard disk: Create a virtual hard disk now
+ - Click Create +
- On the Create Virtual Hard Disk dialog
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Name the virtual disk image Windows Server 2016.vdi
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+ File size: 50.00 GB
+ Hard disk file type: VDI
+ Storage on physical hard disk: Dynamically Allocated
+ - Click Create +
- Select the VM and Click Settings +
- Select System > Processor +
- Give the VM at least 2 processors +
- Select Display +
- Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB +
- Select Storage +
- Click on the CD-ROM drive +
- Select the disc dropdown to the right > Choose a virtual optical disc file... +
- Browse to and select the Windows Server 2016 .iso file +
- Click OK +
- Make sure the Windows Server 2016 VM is selected and click Start > Normal +
- Click Next +
- Click Install Now +
- Select the desired edition > Click Next +
- Check the I accept box > Click Next +
- Click Custom (advanced) > Click Next +
- Wait for Windows to copy files, the VM will reboot +
- Enter a password > Re-type the password > Enter a password hint > Click Next +
- Select Input > Keyboard > Ctrl-Alt-Del +
- Input the administrator password and login +
- Welcome back to Server 2016 +
Optional Steps
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- Select Devices > Insert Guest Additions CD image... +
- If VirtualBox Guest Additions doesn't autorun, open My Computer > CD Drive > Double click VBoxWindowsAdditions-amd64.exe +
- Install Guest Additions accepting the defaults +
- Accept any driver popups from the Guest Additions installer by clicking the Yes button +
- After the installation completes select Reboot now > Click Finish +