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CS8711-CC Lab-Ex1 - Steps

The document provides step-by-step instructions to install VirtualBox on Windows 10 and then install Ubuntu Linux as a virtual machine. It details downloading VirtualBox and Ubuntu ISO files, creating a new virtual machine, selecting system preferences, and going through the Ubuntu installation process.

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CS8711-CC Lab-Ex1 - Steps

The document provides step-by-step instructions to install VirtualBox on Windows 10 and then install Ubuntu Linux as a virtual machine. It details downloading VirtualBox and Ubuntu ISO files, creating a new virtual machine, selecting system preferences, and going through the Ubuntu installation process.

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EX:NO: 01 Install VirtualBox/VMware Workstation with

different flavors of Linux or windows OS on top of


DATE: windows7 or 8.

AIM:

To install a virtual box with different flavours of Linux on top of windows 10.

PROCEDURE:
Step 1:
To download the latest version of VirtualBox, visit the official VirtualBox website in your web
browser.

Step 2:
Now, download the VirtualBox

Navigate the folder where you have downloaded your VirtualBox and double-click on the
downloaded "VirtualBox" file to run it.

Step 4
"Oracle VM VirtualBox 6.1.6 Setup" window will appear on the screen and click on the "Next"
button to proceed.

Choose the location where you want to install the VirtualBox and click on the "Next" button to
proceed.

Step 6
Choose the options as per your choice and click on the "Next" button.

Click on the Yes button and then the "Install" button.

Download Ubuntu:
Follow the instructions below to download the Ubuntu ISO file.
Step 8:
To download the latest version of Ubuntu, i.e. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, visit the official Ubuntu website
in your web browser.

Step 9:
By clicking on the "Download" button, you can download the latest version of Ubuntu, i.e. Ubuntu 20.04
LTS (long term support).

Now, it is time to create a Virtual Machine. Follow the instructions below to proceed.

Step 10:
Open VirtualBox and click on the "New" button.

Step 11:
Choose a name for your virtual machine with its location. Based on the name you entered,
VirtualBox will try to predict the "Type" and "Version". Otherwise, from the drop-down menu, select
"Linux" as the type and "Ubuntu" as the version and click on the "Next" button.

With the help of the slider, choose the amount of memory (RAM) to be allocated to the virtual
machine. (The recommended memory size is 1024 MB (1 GB). Please note that this memory will only be
used while using a virtual machine).
Step 13:
Select "Create a virtual hard disk now" option and click on the "Create" button to proceed.

Choose the "VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)" option and click "Next".

Step 15: Again, click on the "Next" button.


Step 16: Create virtual hard disk->dynamically allocated->next
Step 17:Select the amount of space for your virtual machine and click the "Create" button.
(This will be used for your operating system which is going to be installed, so give as much
space as possible).

Install Ubuntu Using VirtualBox:


Now, your virtual machine has been successfully created and it is time to install Ubuntu on it.
Since the latest version of Ubuntu is 20.04 LTS, but I am showing you the installation of Ubuntu 18.04 on
VirtualBox and my aim is to show you the process of installing Ubuntu. I hope you understand the
process and install the latest version of Ubuntu as you want. Follow the instructions below to proceed.
The name of your virtual machine will now appear on the left side of the VirtualBox Manager.
Click on the "Start" button in the toolbar to launch your VM.

Step 18:
This time, you have to select your Ubuntu ISO file that you downloaded earlier. Now, click on the
folder icon and then click on the "Add" button. Then, select your Ubuntu ISO file. Click on the "Start"
button to proceed.
Note:
If you get the following error,
The native API DLL was not found (C:\WINDOWS\system32\WinHvPlatform.dll)
(VERR_NEM_NOT_AVAILABLE).
VT-x is not available (VERR_VMX_NO_VMX).
To resolve this above error, use the following command in Command Prompt (Admin), "dism.exe
/Online /Disable-Feature:Microsoft-Hyper-V".
After removing this error, your Ubuntu installation will be ready to start on your VirtualBox.

Step 19:
Now, click on the "Install Ubuntu" button to proceed.
Step 20:
Select your desired "keyboard layout" and click on the "Continue" button to proceed.

Step 21:
Use the default option as "Normal Installation" with the "Download updates while installing
Ubuntu" and click on the "Continue" button.
Step 22:
Select the default option as the "Erase disk and Install Ubuntu" and click on the "Install Now"
option to proceed.

Step 23:
A warning prompt will appear on the screen and click on the "Continue" button to ignore this
warning.
Step 24:
Choose your time zone on the map and click Continue.

Step 25:
Now, set your user account here by filling the necessary details and click on the "Continue" button
to proceed.
Now, the installation process will begin.

Step 26:
Now, restart your system by clicking on the "Restart Now" option.

Congratulations! you have successfully installed and configured Ubuntu on Windows 10 using
VirtualBox and the Welcome screen will appear.

RESULT:
Thus, the virtual box with different flavours of Linux on top of window 10 has been installed
successfully and output is verified.

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