How to install Windows Server 2022 in VirtualBox

Windows Server 2022 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system for servers. This version provides a multilayer level of security through which you can manage your data effectively . For this reason, it is important that you know how to install Windows Server 2022 in VirtualBox.

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  1. What new features does Windows Server 2022 have when installed in VirtualBox?
    1. Greater compatibility with data protection algorithms
    2. Copy files with compression
    3. Optimizing data migration with Azure
  2. What is the way to install the Windows Server 2022 distribution in VirtualBox?
    1. If you want to try it before you buy it
    2. To install it with a license
  3. What to do if the current version of Windows Server 2022 is not allowed to be installed in VirtualBox?

What new features does Windows Server 2022 have when installed in VirtualBox?

Windows Server 2022 has some new features that you can take advantage of by installing it on Virtual Box. This system features SMB enhancements with increased performance . Additionally, Windows Server 2022 supports SMB encryption and cryptographic suites. It even supports AFS Tiering to migrate data to another server.

It is important to note that Windows Server 2022 is still part of the Insider version. Therefore, it may have certain conflicts or present instability. For this reason, it is convenient to use VirtualBox to learn how the system works , its features and improvements.

Greater compatibility with data protection algorithms

Windows Server 2022 has support for data protection algorithms. In this regard, the AES-256-CCM and AES-256-GCM cryptographic suites are included. Also, the system is supported as AES-128 at a lower level. Microsoft Server 2022 even allows you to apply a kind of granular control on encryption .

Copy files with compression

Windows Server 2022 makes it easy to copy files with compression. To achieve this, users can use the compress, Xcopy/compress, or robocopy commands. It is important that the destination computer can support SMB compression.

Optimizing data migration with Azure

The latest version of Windows Server provides a preview with AFS Tiering. In this way, it is possible to optimize data migration to a server such as Azure. It should be noted that the integration of Azure facilitates some processes such as  updating the operating system.  Also, migrate storage items and other actions.

What is the way to install the Windows Server 2022 distribution in VirtualBox?

It is possible to install the Windows Server 2022 distribution in VirtualBox. You can carry out this action if you want to test the system before buying it. You can also choose to install it with a license when Microsoft offers the product after the evaluation phase.

If you want to try it before you buy it

It is possible to install Windows Server 2022 on VirtualBox if you want to try it before you buy it. Go to the official website of VirtualBox to download and install this tool. Open VirtualBox, click on ‘Machine’ and ‘New’. Next, select the Windows Server ISO image that you’ll find on the Microsoft download website.

Choose the language and press ‘Confirm’. Then install virtual machine . Write down the name of the machine, the location, the type of system you will be using, and its architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). Hit the ‘Next’ button and set the amount of RAM . Check the box to create the virtual hard drive and press ‘Create’.

Check the VDI box and press ‘Next’. Define the storage medium on the hard drive and click ‘Next’. Set the path and size of the virtual disk and press ‘Create’. In the ‘Network’ section define the ‘Bridge Adapter’. Click ‘Start’ and ‘Add’. Add the ISO image and install using the Microsoft wizard .

To install it with a license

On the other hand, you can install Windows Server 2022 with a license. To do this, go to the official Microsoft website and locate the evaluation version of the system . Then sign in with your account, download and install the package on your PC. It is important to mention that you will have a valid license for a period of 180 days.

Once you start the installation process through the wizard, select the operating system you are going to install and enter the product key. Check the box to accept the license terms and press the ‘Next’ button. Choose the disk where you will install the system and wait a few minutes while the installation of Windows Server is carried out.

What to do if the current version of Windows Server 2022 is not allowed to be installed in VirtualBox?

If the current version of Windows Server 2022 is not allowed to be installed in VirtualBox, you will need to review the virtual machine settings. In this sense, it is convenient to expand the amount of RAM memory that you have allocated. Also, check that your hard drive has enough storage space .