and Installing VirtualBox
Virtual machines are a great way to run multiple operating systems on a single computer. They allow you to test new software, run virtual servers, and even simulate different environments. In this guide, we’ll show you how to get started with virtual machines on Ubuntu by downloading and installing VirtualBox.
Step 1: Install VirtualBox
First, you need to install VirtualBox on your Ubuntu machine. You can do this by adding the official VirtualBox repository to your system. To do this, open the terminal and type the following command:
“`sudo add-apt-repository “deb [arch=amd64] https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian $(lsb_release -cs) contrib”“`
Press enter and then type the following command to add the VirtualBox signing key:
“`wget -q https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox_2016.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -“`
Press enter and then update your system by typing this command:
“`sudo apt update“`
Once the update is complete, type the following command to install VirtualBox:
“`sudo apt install virtualbox-6.1“`
Step 2: Download an Operating System
Now that VirtualBox is installed, you need to download an operating system to run on the virtual machine. Ubuntu’s website has a number of different operating systems available for download. Choose the one that suits your needs the best.
If you want to test out a different operating system, you can find a variety of free and paid operating system images on the internet. Once the image is downloaded, you can save it to your Downloads folder.
Step 3: Create a New Virtual Machine
To create a new virtual machine, open VirtualBox by clicking on the icon in your applications menu or by typing “VirtualBox” in the terminal. Once VirtualBox is open, click on “New” in the top left corner. This will bring up a new window where you will be able to configure your virtual machine.
Enter a name for your virtual machine, select the operating system type and version, and then choose the amount of RAM and storage you want to allocate to the machine. You can also add a virtual hard disk by clicking on “Create a virtual hard disk now.”
Step 4: Configure Your Virtual Machine
Once you’ve created your virtual machine, click on “Settings” to configure it. Here, you can adjust the storage settings, the network settings, and other options for your virtual machine.
Under “Storage,” you can mount your operating system image or any other disk images you need to use. Under “Network,” you can configure your virtual machine’s network settings. You can choose between NAT, which allows the virtual machine to access the internet, and Host-only, which allows the virtual machine to communicate with the host machine.
Step 5: Start Your Virtual Machine
Now that your virtual machine is configured, you can start it up. In the VirtualBox main window, click on the name of your virtual machine and then click “Start” to boot up the virtual machine.
Your virtual machine should now start up and run the operating system that you have installed on it. Congratulations, you’re now running a virtual machine on Ubuntu!
In conclusion, virtual machines are a powerful tool that can help you run multiple operating systems on a single computer. With VirtualBox, you can easily set up a virtual machine on your Ubuntu machine and start experimenting with different operating systems and software. Just follow the steps above and you’ll be up and running in no time!