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Lab 4B

Cyberspace security

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning


Faculty of Applied Science and Technology

Eesh Kumar Kancham


Objectives:

In this lab the procedure of installing virtual box and windows server 2016 is applied. Figure 1 shows the abstracted
block diagram on how the virtual machine is installed on the physical laptop and one virtual machine (windows
server 2016) will be connected to the VirtualBox.

Instructions:

1) VirtualBox installation:

- Download Virtual box by visiting the website https://www.virtualbox.org/

- click on Downloads on the left side of the screen and choose VirtualBox for windows (Windows hosts)
2) Create new virtual machine:

- download the IOS of windows server 2016:


https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-windows-server-2016

- Fill the required information then submit:


https://info.microsoft.com/ww-landing-windows-server-2016.html

- Go to the virtual box, click on New to add a new virtual machine (Windows server 2016)

- The windows server 2016 is the name of the folder that sits on your hard drive that contains the virtual
machine information which created in the first step. The 50GB can be changed if you believe that will be doing
additional software installation. I would increase it to about 60GB, then click” Create”

- Click on “Storage,” the title is a link which will take you to that specific section.

- Under the controller IDE, click on “Empty.” Once clicked, the information to the right appears. Click on the
small blue CD icon and new options will appear. You might see other ISO files listed, but if you do not, select
“Choose a virtual CD/DVD disk file.” Once you selected this option, a file been saved on your hard drive,
select, and click “open,” then “OK.” Once this complete, the ISO should now be virtually inserted within
virtual box.

- Now, you are ready to start the VM. You can either double click the VM name on the right, or select the VM
and then press “Start” button located at the top of the virtual box. Follow the on-screen instructions to install
the windows server 2016 operating system.

- When start the installation procedure, choose the desktop experience type, the second option in the list.

- Then choose a “custom” to get a fresh copy of the windows. Then Choose the location and click “Start.” (This
process might take some time)

- Choose a password for the Administrator and confirm it, make sure it would be secure password.

- Click “General” tab then “Basic” you can put the name of the VM and find out the type and version of the
windows, click on “Advanced” you can change share clipboard to “Bidirectional” and the Drag and drop
change to bidirectional

- Write an introduction to your lab by explaining what is virtual box and the advantages/disadvantages in
your own words.

Lab answer

Introduction to VirtualBox

VirtualBox is an open-source virtualization software developed by Oracle that allows users to run multiple
operating systems on a single physical machine. It creates virtual environments in which different
operating systems can be installed and run simultaneously, providing flexibility and efficiency in
managing computing resources.

Advantages of VirtualBox

1. Cross-Platform Compatibility: VirtualBox runs on various host operating systems, including


Windows, macOS, Linux, and Solaris.
2. Cost-Effective: As a free and open-source solution, VirtualBox offers significant cost savings for
users and organizations.
3. Ease of Use: Its user-friendly interface and straightforward setup make it accessible for both
beginners and experienced users.
4. Snapshot Feature: Allows users to take snapshots of virtual machines, enabling easy restoration
to a previous state in case of errors or issues.
5. Versatility: Supports a wide range of guest operating systems, from legacy to the latest versions,
making it a versatile tool for testing and development.

Disadvantages of VirtualBox

1. Performance Overhead: Running multiple operating systems on a single host can lead to
performance degradation, especially if the host system has limited resources.
2. Limited Integration: While VirtualBox supports various guest OS features, integration with the
host OS can sometimes be less seamless compared to commercial virtualization solutions.
3. Resource Intensive: Requires significant CPU, memory, and disk space, which can be a
limitation for systems with low specifications.
4. Lack of Enterprise Features: Compared to commercial products like VMware or Hyper-V,
VirtualBox lacks some advanced features and scalability options required for large enterprise
environments.

In summary, VirtualBox is a powerful and flexible tool for virtualization, offering numerous benefits for
individuals and small to medium-sized organizations. However, its resource demands and some
limitations in advanced features may make it less suitable for larger, enterprise-level deployments.

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