Preparation
1. Download the VirtualBox& Windows Server 2008 R2 (ISO) installation files.
VirtualBox Installation & Virtual Machine Configuration
1. Install the VirtualBox & configure the Virtual Machine. Below are settings for this installation,
General:
• Type: Microsoft Windows
• Version: Windows 2008 (64 bit)
System
• Base Memory: 1GB
• Processor: 1CPU
Storage
• HDD: 30GB
Network
• Enable Network Adapter (Bridged Adapter)
2. Mount the Windows Server 2008 R2 (ISO) file onto your Storage settings. Save and you can start the virtual machine.
3. Select the installation language.
4. Choose Install Now.
5. Select the operating system version. In this example, we have choose the Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (Full Installation).
6. Next, you will be prompted with the Microsoft Software License Terms. Please read (huh!) and accept the license terms. Then, click Next.
7. Choose Custom (advanced) for fresh installation.
8. Define the installation location. Click Next.
9. The installation starting now.
10. Once the installation is completed, you may need to change the Administrator password for first time login.
11. Set the initial configuration tasks. Some of the configurations are,
• Windows Activation
• Set Time Zone
• Networking
• Computer Name & Domain
• Automatic Updates
• Windows Firewall
• Remote Desktop Connection
12. Once the configuration is done, you can access the Windows Server 2008 R2!
