From e2ab9b7caebf5b45a1fc42d0e7de5f271d91b563 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: i12bretro <54692756+i12bretro@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2021 13:24:39 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] 0084: Running a Windows Server 2016 VM in Virtualbox --- 0084.html | 129 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 129 insertions(+) create mode 100644 0084.html diff --git a/0084.html b/0084.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4bb6921 --- /dev/null +++ b/0084.html @@ -0,0 +1,129 @@ + + + + Running a Windows Server 2016 VM in Virtualbox + + + + + + +
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Running a Windows Server 2016 VM in Virtualbox

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  1. Locate a Windows Server 2016 iso
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  3. Launch Virtualbox
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  5. Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New +

    Name: Windows Server 2016
    + Machine Folder: C:\VMs
    + Type: Microsoft Windows
    + Version: Windows 2016 (64-bit)
    + Memory Size: 4096 MB
    + Hard disk: Create a virtual hard disk now

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  7. Click Create
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  9. On the Create Virtual Hard Disk dialog +

    Name the virtual disk image Windows Server 2016.vdi
    + File size: 50.00 GB
    + Hard disk file type: VDI
    + Storage on physical hard disk: Dynamically Allocated

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  11. Click Create
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  13. Select the VM and Click Settings
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  15. Select System > Processor
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  17. Give the VM at least 2 processors
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  19. Select Display
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  21. Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB
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  23. Select Storage
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  25. Click on the CD-ROM drive
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  27. Select the disc dropdown to the right > Choose a virtual optical disc file...
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  29. Browse to and select the Windows Server 2016 .iso file
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  31. Click OK
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  33. Make sure the Windows Server 2016 VM is selected and click Start > Normal
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  35. Click Next
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  37. Click Install Now
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  39. Select the desired edition > Click Next
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  41. Check the I accept box > Click Next
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  43. Click Custom (advanced) > Click Next
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  45. Wait for Windows to copy files, the VM will reboot
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  47. Enter a password > Re-type the password > Enter a password hint > Click Next
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  49. Select Input > Keyboard > Ctrl-Alt-Del
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  51. Input the administrator password and login
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  53. Welcome back to Server 2016
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  1. Select Devices > Insert Guest Additions CD image...
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  3. If VirtualBox Guest Additions doesn't autorun, open My Computer > CD Drive > Double click VBoxWindowsAdditions-amd64.exe
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  5. Install Guest Additions accepting the defaults
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  7. Accept any driver popups from the Guest Additions installer by clicking the Yes button
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  9. After the installation completes select Reboot now > Click Finish
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