Advanced Instructions for Deploying Windows Server 2012 R2 on a Virtual Machine

To install VirtualBox on your PC, follow these steps:

1. Open this link and select the Windows Hosts option from the list.

2. The VirtualBox file will begin downloading on your PC.
3. Open the VirtualBox file and install it.

Here's how you can create a new virtual machine (VirtualBox):

1. In the Machine section, click the New button.

2. Enter a name for the virtual machine, select the location of the Windows Server 2012 R2 .iso file, and then click Next.
Note: Check the box called Skip Unattended Installations.

3. Use at least 4 GB of RAM and click on Next.
Note: You can choose any other value according to your preferences, as long as it matches the system requirements.

4. Click the Create a Virtual Hard Disk Now option (you should use a minimum of 50 GB for proper operation). Then click Next.

5. In the following Summary window, click on Finish.

6. In the Tools tab, select the Windows Server 2012 R2 .iso file by clicking the button with the three dots. A dropdown menu will open, and click on Media.

7. Next, select the optical disks tab and click on Add.

8. Power on the virtual machine by clicking on Start.

9. The installation of Windows Server 2012 R2 will begin.