How to Install Windows Server 2022 and Windows 10 on VMware Workstation 17 Pro

How to Install Windows Server 2022 and Windows 10 on VMware Workstation 17 Pro

VMware Workstation 17 Pro is a powerful virtualization tool that allows you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to install Windows Server 2022 and Windows 10 client OS—perfect for testing AEPS, biometric RD services, and merchant payment platforms.

🛠️ What You Need Before You Start

  • VMware Workstation 17 Pro installed
  • Windows Server 2022 ISO (with Desktop Experience)
  • Windows 10 ISO (latest version)
  • Minimum 8 GB RAM (24 GB recommended)
  • VT-x or AMD-V enabled in BIOS

💻 Installing Windows Server 2022

  1. Open VMware Workstation → Click Create a New Virtual Machine
  2. Select Typical (recommended) → Choose your Server 2022 ISO
  3. Set OS type: Microsoft Windows → Windows Server 2022
  4. Allocate resources: 8 GB RAM, 2 CPU cores, 60 GB disk
  5. Choose Bridged or NAT for networking
  6. Start the VM → Follow setup → Choose Desktop Experience
  7. Install VMware Tools after OS setup

🖥️ Installing Windows 10 Client OS

  1. Download Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft
  2. Create a new VM → Select ISO → OS type: Windows 10 x64
  3. Allocate: 4–8 GB RAM, 40 GB disk
  4. Choose networking mode (Bridged or NAT)
  5. Install Windows 10 → Set up user account
  6. Install VMware Tools for better performance

🔍 Use Cases for AEPS and Biometric Testing

Operating System Use Case
Windows Server 2022 Simulate AEPS server, RD service host, biometric device integration
Windows 10 Client Test merchant dashboards, UPI QR workflows, client-side biometric apps

✅ Final Thoughts

With VMware Workstation 17 Pro, you can create isolated environments to test biometric authentication, AEPS transactions, and merchant services—all without affecting your host system. Whether you're optimizing for compliance or performance, this setup gives you full control.

Need help configuring USB passthrough for fingerprint scanners or RD service setup? Drop a comment below and let’s troubleshoot together!

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