Windows — Server Original.vbox

You can get an evaluation version (typically a 180-day trial) from the Microsoft Evaluation Center .

Windows Server 2022 is the current standard, but 2019 and the upcoming 2025 are also popular for labs. 2. Create the Virtual Machine Container Launch VirtualBox and click New to start the wizard: Name: Give it a clear name like Windows_Server_2022_Lab . Windows Server Original.vbox

Before opening VirtualBox, you need the "brain" of the operation—the ISO image. You can get an evaluation version (typically a

Click the empty optical drive icon and select to point to your downloaded ISO. Start the VM and follow the Windows prompts. Windows Server Original.vbox

Once your VM shell is ready, it’s time to "insert" the ISO: Go to .