How to install Ubuntu on Oracle VirtualBox

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To install Ubuntu on Oracle VirtualBox, you'll need to follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

  1. Download and install Oracle VirtualBox: If you haven't already installed VirtualBox, you can download it from the official website: https://www.virtualbox.org/
  2. Download the Ubuntu ISO: You can download the latest Ubuntu Desktop ISO from the official Ubuntu website: https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop

Installation Steps:

  1. Open Oracle VirtualBox:
    • Launch Oracle VirtualBox after installing it on your system.
  2. Create a New Virtual Machine:
    • Click on the "New" button to create a new virtual machine.
  3. Name and Operating System:
    • In the "Name" field, give your virtual machine a name (e.g., "Ubuntu").
    • In the "Type" field, select "Linux."
    • In the "Version" field, select the Ubuntu version that matches the ISO you downloaded. If it's the latest version, select "Ubuntu (64-bit)."
  4. Memory (RAM):
    • Allocate an appropriate amount of RAM for your virtual machine. A minimum of 2GB is recommended for Ubuntu, but more is better if your system can handle it.
  5. Hard Disk:
    • Create a new virtual hard disk now. You can use the default options for creating the virtual hard disk.
  6. Select Hard Disk File Type:
    • Choose the default VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) option.
  7. Storage on Physical Hard Disk:
    • You can choose either dynamically allocated or fixed size storage. The dynamically allocated option is usually sufficient.
  8. File Location and Size:
    • Set the file location and size for your virtual hard disk. A minimum of 20GB is recommended, but you can allocate more if you have space.
  9. Edit Virtual Machine Settings:
    • Before starting the virtual machine, go to the "Settings" for your Ubuntu VM.
    • Under "System," in the "Processor" tab, allocate the number of CPU cores you want to assign to your VM.
  10. Mount the Ubuntu ISO:
    • In the "Settings" for your VM, go to the "Storage" section.
    • In the "Controller: IDE" section, click on the empty CD/DVD icon and choose "Choose a disk file."
    • Browse and select the Ubuntu ISO you downloaded.
  11. Start the Ubuntu VM:
    • Click "Start" to boot up your virtual machine.
  12. Install Ubuntu:
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to install Ubuntu. You can choose to try Ubuntu or directly install it.
    • During the installation process, you'll be prompted to select your language, time zone, keyboard layout, and create a user account.
  13. Complete the Installation:
    • Once the installation is complete, you can log in to your new Ubuntu virtual machine.

That's it! You've successfully installed Ubuntu on Oracle VirtualBox. You can now start using Ubuntu within your virtual machine. Make sure to install VirtualBox Guest Additions for better integration and additional features.

 

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