Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 in VirtualBox

Begin the VirtualBox installation on your system by executing these actions:

1. Navigate to this page and choose the Windows Hosts selection from the menu.

2. The VirtualBox setup file will then download onto your computer.
3. Launch the downloaded VirtualBox installer and proceed by selecting Next.

To set up a new virtual machine in VirtualBox, follow these instructions:

1. Click the New button in the Machine section.

2. Name your virtual machine, specify the location for the Windows Server 2008 .iso file, then press Next.
Note: Ensure to skip the 'Unattended Installations' option.

3. Allocate a minimum of 2 GB of RAM for your machine and click Next.
Note: Adjust the RAM as needed to suit your system's specifications.

4. Opt to Create a Virtual Hard Disk Now and confirm a minimum of 30 GB for optimal performance. Then proceed by clicking Next.

5. In the Tools tab, access the .iso file for Windows Server 2008 by selecting the three dots icon, then choosing Media from the drop-down menu.

6. Select the Optical Drives tab and click Add.

7. Initiate the virtual machine by selecting Start.

8. The installation process for Windows Server 2008 will then commence.