Virtualization on Oracle VirtualBox - Basic to Advanced

Name: Virtualization on Oracle VirtualBox - Basic to Advanced
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Learn how to operate VirtualBox and get the most out of this powerful tool.

Created byMr John Jackson Fernandes

Last updated 2/2021

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What you'll learn

Run Oracle VM VirtualBox Securely
Getting the most out of software tools
Create, Manage, and Connect virtual machines.

Course content

6 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 14m total length

What is virtualization? History of VirtualBox1:57
How Virtualization Works (Types of Virtualization)2:00
Learn how host hardware and operating systems create virtual machines, and explore type 1 and hosted virtualization, including vdi use in servers with Citrix and Hyper-V.
First Steps in VirtualBox (Requirements)1:01
Learn the installation requirements for VirtualBox, including internet access for downloads, 64-bit Windows, Linux, or Mac OS, and hardware guidance such as 8 gigabytes of RAM and free disk space.
Download and Installation Windows/Linux/Mac)1:37
First, open your terminal app and insert these commands:
sudo apt update (your password gonna be required)
sudo apt install VirtualBox
Installing the Extension Pack1:19
Install the Oracle VirtualBox extension pack by downloading it from the official site, agreeing to the license, and enabling the extension on Windows or Linux to complete the setup.

Interface Overview and Preferences2:41
Explore the Oracle VirtualBox interface, from the main window to general preferences, VM storage locations, extensions, and network adapters, laying the groundwork for creating and managing virtual machines.
Creating a VM (Detailed Step-by-Step)5:51
Create your first virtual machine in Oracle VirtualBox with a sequence: name the virtual machine, allocate memory, create a dynamic Windows 10 disk, and boot from a Windows 10 image.
VM Groups3:47

Snapshot1:41
Learn how to use snapshots in Oracle VirtualBox to save and revert to previous VM states, create clones from snapshots, and manage timeline save points for agility and security.
Types of VM Start and Shutdown7:18
Explore VirtualBox's five VM states—off, paused, saved state, guest shutdown via ACPI or power button, and forced power off—demonstrated with an Ubuntu desktop setup and resume behavior.
Working with Apliances3:59
Explore appliances as preconfigured templates in the hypervisor to transport or deploy VMs. Export an appliance in a chosen format, then import it to start a ready-to-use VM.
Virtual Media Manager1:52
Explore VirtualBox's virtual media manager to view and manage virtual hard drives and ISO images, create new drives, and attach media to hosts or virtual machines.
Cloning (Full and Linked)2:25
Clone virtual machines in VirtualBox using full and linked cloning to create independent VMs or shared-disk clones for testing without reformatting.

Installing VBox Guest Adittions4:20
Install VBox guest additions on Windows and Linux to improve VM tools and host communication, restart, and verify the graphics adapter and the ability to resize the VM window.
Clipboard1:57
Enable bidirectional clipboard and drag-and-drop between the host and the virtual machine to transfer text, links, and files. See how copy-paste works with notepad and a web browser.
Folders shared with the host3:03
USB devices1:47
Accessing VMs Remotely via VRDP8:13

Requirements

Dedication and training of the activities presented
Have a computer with internet access
Computer must have Intel VTx or AMDv functions enabled
Computer with 4GB of RAM or more and 30GB free on HD

Description

A message for you: If you want to save time and money by creating complete labs, testing tools and learning how to program with different systems, this course is for you!

At the end of the course, you will be able to perform the basic and more complex operations, settings and adjustments in Oracle VM VirtualBox.

During the course, we will talk about the installation of different systems, and we will test even the command line operations of VirtualBox.

Who this course is for:

Professionals from different areas
Students of Networks, DevOps, Infrastructure, Hacking and Programming

Virtualization on Oracle VirtualBox - Basic to Advanced

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 8min

Hands-on approach3 lectures • 12min

Backup and Recovery5 lectures • 17min

Network Operations1 lecture • 7min

Devices and Host Integration5 lectures • 19min

Terminal Commands1 lecture • 10min

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