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How to Install Windows Server 2012 on Virtual Box

In This Topic Trainee Will Learn  How to Install Windows Server 2012

This tutorial will disclose how to introduce Windows Server 2012 R2 in a virtual machine.

First, you need to have Windows Server 2012 R2 ISO file and VirtualBox installed.

Make a new virtual machine on VirtualBox by clicking on New. Select the type and form of the virtual machine. For this situation, Windows 2012 (64-bits).

Create a new virtual machine

Set the amount of memory (RAM). I selected the 4096 MB (4 GB).

Set the amount of memory

Create the virtual hard disk and set its size. I selected 40 GB.

Create a virtual hard disk



Set the virtual hard disk size

When starting the virtual machine, you will be asked to select the ISO file. Select the Windows Server 2012 R2 ISO file.

Select the virtual optical disk file

The installation wizard will have been started. Select your language, time and keyboard input. Then, start the installation.



Windows setup

Install Windows Server 2012 R2

Select the type of installation. In this case, Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). Hence, choose the partition to install windows and wait to finish the installation.

Type of installation


Partition for Windows Server

Installing Windows Server 2012 R2

When finishing the installation, the virtual machine will be restarted. Then, type the administrator password and Windows Server 2012 R2 will be ready.


Administrator password

Windows Server 2012 R2


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