How to Set up Ubuntu on Virtualbox?
Contents

This will open VirtualBox at the end of the installation.

  • Create Virtual Machine. Click ‘New’ button to open a dialog. Type a name for the new virtual machine.
  • Install Ubuntu. Back to Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager, click on the new Ubuntu virtual machine and hit ‘Start’ button.
  • More About VirtualBox. Guest Additions.

How do I download Ubuntu on VirtualBox?

Part 2 Creating a Virtual Machine

  1. Install VirtualBox if you haven’t yet done so.
  2. Open VirtualBox.
  3. Click New.
  4. Enter a name for your virtual machine.
  5. Select Linux as the “Type” value.
  6. Select Ubuntu as the “Version” value.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Select an amount of RAM to use.

How do I create a virtual machine in Ubuntu?

Install Ubuntu-16.04 LTS on Virtual Box (Desktop version)

  • Allocate RAM as per your usage.
  • Select “Create a virtual hard disk now” as we are installing Ubuntu on Virtual Box for first time.
  • Select “VDI(Virtual Box Disk Image)” as the type for your Virtual Hard Disk file.
  • Select “Dynamically Allocated” as we don’t want to keep restriction on the virtual hard disk file size.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest