Question $3$

$[25$ marks$]$

$3\mathrm{.}1.$ You are tasked with creating a virtual machine in VirtualBox for a project that

requires running Windows Server $2016$ as a domain controller. The project

specifications include specific naming conventions, operating system

requirements, and considerations for memory allocation and hard disk

configuration.

i$.$ Why is it important to follow a descriptive naming convention for the virtual

machine, such as "Windows Server $2016-$ Domain Controller"? $(3$ marks$)$

ii$.$ Why is it important to adjust the memory size for the virtual machine, and how

would you do this for optimal performance?

iii. Considering the recommended size of $25\mathrm{.}00$ GB for the hard disk, explain the

implications of choosing the option $"$Do not add a virtual hard disk." $(3$ marks$)$

iv$.$ Under what circumstances might you choose to use an existing virtual hard

disk file for the Windows Server $2016$ virtual machine, and how would you

select one?

$(3$ marks$)$