Question How to setup minecraft server with MineOS on a virtual machine?

[irsssonnn]

I am planning to host my own minecraft server(in australia) on my pc to play with my overseas friends(in nepal). I was told to use a virtual machine if i wanted to be secure enough as i have to provide my ip to others.
I haven't set up a server before so it would be a great help if anyone could provide me some info to get this server working. Also, Do i need to do anything to secure my pc from others knowing my ip.
PC specs:
Ryzen 9 5900x
ddr4 3600mhz 16gb
rtx 3080
500 gb empty sata ssd
msi b550a pro motherboard
internet speed is 50mbps down 18mbps upload
Also, is this pc enough for playing minecraft and hosting mincraft at same time??

 

[USAFRet]

Minecraft has a LOT of info of how to set this up.
https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Tutorials/Setting_up_a_server

Ideally, your server should be a whole different physical system.
But can be done with a VM if you are very very careful. (I wouldn't)