Learning VirtualBox (2020)

1h 51mBeginner2020-05-18

Authors

Scott Simpson

Creating Technology Courses as a Senior Staff Author at LinkedIn

Course details

VirtualBox—a free software virtualization package from Oracle that allows you to host multiple operating systems on a single physical machine—is an excellent solution for creating your own practice and testing environments. In this course, learn how to use VirtualBox to create virtual machines on your computer. Instructor Scott Simpson demonstrates how to set up VirtualBox and install both Windows 10 and Linux, complete with guest additions. He also highlights key VirtualBox techniques, including creating and deleting virtual machines, networking, rolling back changes with snapshots, managing VirtualBox from the command line. Plus, get tips for troubleshooting common VirtualBox problems.

Topics include:
Installing VirtualBox
Allocating resources for guest systems
Installing Windows 10 and Linux in VirtualBox
Managing disks and memory
Networking
Forwarding ports for services
Importing and exporting appliances
Removing or deleting a virtual machine

Skills covered

VirtualBoxVirtualizationLearningNetwork and System AdministrationOpen Source

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Learning VirtualBox
02 - What is VirtualBox
03 - What you should know

1. The VirtualBox Software

04 - Installing and exploring VirtualBox
05 - Guest Additions and extension packs
06 - Allocating resources for guests

2. Guest OS - Windows 10

07 - Installing Windows 10 in VirtualBox
08 - Guest Additions for Windows

3. Guest OS - Linux

09 - Installing Linux in VirtualBox
10 - Guest Additions for Linux

4. VirtualBox Features

11 - Explore the Virtual Machine window
12 - Explore virtual machine settings
13 - Managing disks and memory
14 - Networking with VirtualBox
15 - Modifying network settings
16 - Forwarding ports for services
17 - Using host hardware in a guest OS
18 - Importing and exporting appliances
19 - Working with snapshots and clones
20 - Shared folders, clipboard, and drag and drop
21 - Using the VirtualBox command-line tools
22 - Advanced disk usage
23 - Removing or deleting a virtual machine

Conclusion

24 - Troubleshooting common problems
25 - Conclusion