TUTORIAL VirtualBox - How to... network

[bc12]

Being new to the scene, I recently found myself needing to test out various panels. All the instructions dictate that a fresh install of linux is recommended. Well, after performing about 20 linux installs, it dawned on me to setup a virtual machine. It was the perfect solution to my problem, and my only regret was not doing it sooner.

There are lots of reasons to setup a VM(s). Testing software is one example. Also, I set up a small virtual network with a Domain Controller, a SharePoint Server and a Windoze Workstation. You can clone fresh OS installations (one of my favorites), take snapshots of you machine and back it up at various stages... Lots of things...

The goal of this tutorial is to show you how to setup a virtual machine (VM) and add it to your local network, along with a trick or two.

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[smeghead]

Great stuff.
I run Linux Mint as my host (main) operating system. I've a few VMs set up for various reasons. I've got Mac OS High Sierra or whatever it's called (I hate apple lol), windows 10, windows XP and android all set up on mine

 

[bc12]

Thanks smeghead! It's my first tutorial, so I appreciate the compliment. I have to admit, I'm a little afraid to go cold turkey and quit Windoze...

I'm not confident enough in myself to handle Linux... Like when you jump on a 1500cc Harley Davidson, so much power... But when something goes wrong... Its a write off... lol

I could "force" myself to just use linux.... But @ 55 years old, my mind would start to crumble I think...

Ya know... I never thought to install Android on a VM... That's a very cool idea and will help testing players no doubt.

Thanks again!

 

[smeghead]

Unless you game, there's no reason not to go straight to Linux Mint really. It's pretty straight forward.

Long time Linux users will use the command as they have learned commands and it's often quicker, but with Mint, it's easy enough to get by without using it.

Could always dual boot