VirtualBox & Windows 10 Enterprise Lab Setup

Created an optimized virtualized Windows environment for cybersecurity testing by:

• Core Setup:

  • Downloaded Windows 10 Enterprise ISO (5GB) from Microsoft Evaluation Center

  • Installed Oracle VirtualBox on Windows host system

• VM Configuration:

  • Allocated virtual drive space via custom installation

  • Selected domain-join configuration for lab isolation

  • Installed VirtualBox Guest Additions for:
    ✔ Bidirectional clipboard sharing (host↔VM)
    ✔ Dynamic screen resolution scaling

• Performance Optimization:

  • Enabled seamless copy/paste of commands and outputs

  • Improved display integration for full-screen usability

Key Skills Demonstrated:
✔ Virtual machine deployment best practices
✔ Enterprise OS installation in isolated environments
✔ Productivity enhancements for lab workflows

(Lab prepared for follow-up security testing scenarios)