devops-basics

1. What is VirtualBox?

Overview

• VirtualBox is an open-source virtualization software developed by Oracle. It allows users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single machine by creating virtual machines (VMs). It’s widely used for testing, development, and learning purposes.

Official Website of VirtualBox

• https://www.virtualbox.org/

Official Documentation of VirtualBox

• https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Documentation

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2. Prerequisites

• Familiarity with operating systems (Linux/Windows/macOS).
• Understanding of virtualization concepts and networking basics.

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3. Installation

How to Install VirtualBox?

1. Download VirtualBox from the official website:
   https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

2. Select OS Package (Windows, macOS, Linux distributions).

3. Install the downloaded package by following the installer steps for your operating system.

4. Optional: Install the VirtualBox Extension Pack for additional features like USB 3.0 support and RDP access:

   • https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

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4. Basics of VirtualBox

VirtualBox Getting Started

• Official Beginner’s Guide:
  https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch01.html

VirtualBox Hands-On

• See: basic setup and usage

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5. More…

VirtualBox Cheatsheet

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Recommended Books

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