What is Windows Server 2003?
How to download Windows Server 2003 ISO image and use it to load the system on VMware or VirtualBox?
Go to find some details from this post written byMiniTooland you know what you should do.
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Windows Server 2003 R2 is an updated version.
Although Microsoft has ended the support for Windows Server 2003, you could still install this system for use.
Sometimes you install it on a virtual machine like VMware or VirtualBox.

In the following part, we will talk about Windows Server 2003 ISO download & install.
So, how to download Windows Server 2003 ISO image?
Then, choose the one you want to download.
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Step 2: ClickSettings > Storage > Empty.
Step 3: Browse for the Windows Server 2003 ISO download file you have got and choose it.
Step 4: Run this virtual machine and start the installation process by following the on-screen instructions.

On VMware
Step 1: Launch this program and clickFile > New Virtual Machine.
Then, follow the on-screen wizards to configure the new virtual machine.
To know much information, refer to our previous post Step-by-Step Guide: How to Setup a Virtual Machine.

Step 2: PressCD/DVD > Use ISO image fileand choose the Windows Server 2003 ISO image.
Step 3: Power on this virtual machine.
Then, the setup window appears and pressEnterto start the installation.
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Step 4: Agree Windows Licensing agreement.
Step 6: Format the partition using NTFS file system.
Final Words
This post focuses on Windows Server 2003 ISO download for VMware/VirtualBox & install.