Here are some ways to do that:
Local Virtual Machines
This is a good solution if you have a somewhat powerful computer, with
40 GB or more available storage space and at least 4 GB of RAM.Install a local hypervisor such as VMware or VirtualBox and use the
instructions below to prepare your machines.
Mac M1, M2, or M3 Users
If you are using a Mac M1, M2, or M3 machine, you cannot use the process below because you have the newer ARM processor.To prepare a Windows virtual machine, follow these instructions instead.
Here are the choices I recommend during the process:
For Linux, download a Debian ARM ISO file and install the OS from that.
- Step 4: Choose Professional
- Step 8: Choose UEFI
- Step 9: Choose "Auto Generate Password". Accept the default of "Remember Password and store it in Mac's Keychain".
- Step 11: Click "Customize Settings".
- After step 13, change the hard disk size to 150 GB.
- When first booting the machine, you need to click on the desktop and press Enter to boot from DVD.
- At the "Activate Windows" screen, click "I don't have a product key".
- Install "Windows 11 Pro".
- Perform a Custom installation, not an Upgrade
- At the "How would you like to set up this device?" screen, click "Set up for personal use"
Azure Cloud Machines
This is a good solution if you can't run local virtual machines. All you need is a Web browser.Use the instructions below to prepare your machines.
IR 100.1: Windows Flag (10 pts)
On your Windows machine, open a Command Prompt and execute this command:The flag is covered by a green rectangle in the image below.dir c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc
IR 100.2: Linux Flag (10 pts)
On your Linux machine, open an SSH window and execute this command:The flag is covered by a green rectangle in the image below.lsb_release -a
Posted 7-30-2021
Updated with links to instructions 9-23-2021
Changed to Debian 11 6-21-22
M1 instructions added 3-30-24