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How to Create a Headless VM on Ubuntu Using VirtualBox
This article guides users on creating a headless virtual machine in VirtualBox on Ubuntu 24.04 via command line. It covers installation steps, creating a VM directory, modifying properties, and setting up storage. Users can then attach the Ubuntu ISO and start the VM, connecting through RDP for installation.
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How to Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 24.04
This article describes the installation of VirtualBox and its extension pack on Ubuntu 24.04 using a simple command. VirtualBox is valuable for developers and testers needing to create isolated environments for running multiple operating systems and legacy applications without extra hardware. It enables efficient virtual machine management and versatile applications.
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How to Install Windows 11 on VirtualBox
The post guides users on installing Windows 11 on a VirtualBox guest machine. It explains how to configure the virtual machine to meet Windows 11 requirements and the necessary registry changes to bypass TPM, RAM, Secure boot checks. The instructions include setting up the Windows 11 VM, validating requirements, setting up Windows 11, and detailed…
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How to Install VirtualBox on Windows 11
This is a guide for students and power users on installing VirtualBox on Windows 11, enabling the simultaneous setup of virtual machines on one physical computer. It includes instructions for enabling hardware virtualization, installing the VirtualBox software, and installing the extension pack for additional functionalities. The benefits consist of running multiple operating systems on a…
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How to Share Folders in VirtualBox with Ubuntu
The tutorial guides on sharing folders from VirtualBox host computers to Ubuntu guest machines. This process requires the newest version of VirtualBox and its guest addition tools. Firstly, install VirtualBox Guest Additions, which aids interaction between computers, improves graphics, and enables file sharing. Secondly, share host folders by choosing the guest machine from Settings and…
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How to Access External USB Flash Drives from VirtualBox on Ubuntu Linux
The tutorial teaches students and new users to install and use VirtualBox on Windows and Ubuntu Linux systems. Then it guides them on how to mount an external USB drive on a VirtualBox guest machine. For flawless performance, installing the guest additions tool is mandatory. After installation and certain command executions, users can mount the…
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How to install VirtualBox Guest Additions Software on Ubuntu Linux
The blog post guides on installing VirtualBox Guest Additions software on Ubuntu Linux as a guest machine. The Guest Additions software enhances the guest machine’s performance, enables file sharing and clipboard features between host and guest. The procedure includes updating Ubuntu, installing packages to support VirtualBox, installing Guest Additions CD image, and enabling copying-pasting. Remember…
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How to Enable VM-to-VM Communication in VirtualBox
This tutorial educates students and new users on enabling VirtualBox virtual machine (VM) intercommunication. By default, VMs on VirtualBox cannot talk to each other or host IP while on the NAT network. For intercommunication, VMs must switch to NAT Network settings, requiring the creation of a new NAT Network interface. After making these adjustments, all…
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How to install Windows 10 on VirtualBox
The tutorial guides students and new users on installing Windows 10 Pro onto VirtualBox, a virtualization software. The process involves creating a guest machine on VirtualBox, installing Windows 10 Pro from a DVD or ISO image, and finally configuring Windows 10 settings post-installation. Users are reminded to install VirtualBox guest additions software upon logging into…
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How to fix VboxClient fail to start error on Ubuntu Linux
This article provides a solution for the “VboxClient (seamless) fail to start” error on Ubuntu Linux after upgrading to VirtualBox 5.2. It outlines the steps to prepare and install VirtualBox Guest Addition Software to resolve integration issues between the host and guest machines.
Tag: VirtualBox
VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise and home use.