Depending on your BIOS software, go to Advanced Settings, look for Virtualization (Technology VT), make sure that it's Enabled. https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VBoxManage --version https://site.ada.edu.az/~aadamov/sources/downloads/ or http://isoredirect.centos.org/centos/7/isos/x86_64/CentOS-7-x86_64-Minimal-1708.iso Specify Name, type (Linux), version (Red Hat
64) and follow to default paramenters Introduction Oracle VirtualBox is a virtualization software solution that allows you to create and run virtual machines on a single hardware machine. By using a Type 2 hypervisor, like VirtualBox, your existing operating system stays unaffected by the virtual environment. This guide outlines how to install VirtualBox on CentOS 7.  Prerequisites
Installing VirtualBox 6.0 From Oracle Repositories on CentOSPrepare your system by updating the current CentOS 7 installation using the command: Step 1: Install vboxdrv Kernel ModuleVirtualBox uses the vboxdrv kernel module to control and allocate physical memory for the guest operating systems. To install additional modules (kernel-devel, dkms, kernel-headers, wget, and other dependency packages) enter: Once the installation is complete, reboot your system to start using the new kernel: Step 2: Download VirtualBox RepositoryTo download the VirtualBox Oracle repository enter: The command downloads the repository file and places it in the /etc/yum.repos.d directory. Step 3: Install VirtualBox 6.0Install VirtualBox 6.0 from the downloaded repository: The system prompts you to accept the GPG key. Enter y to confirm. After the installation has finished, check the status of the VirtualBox Linux kernel module service: The output confirms that the service is active, and provides a timestamp. Step 4: Install Oracle VirtualBox Extension Pack (Optional)Additional packs for functions like the use of USBs, remote desktop protocols, or disk encryption need to be installed separately. To download the extension VirtualBox pack, enter: The terminal confirms that the packs have been downloaded. Next, import the pack to VirtualBox: Confirm that you agree to the terms and conditions with y. The system confirms the successful installation of the extension pack. Step 5: Start VirtualBoxTo access the newly installed VirtualBox, use the command: The VirtualBox manager interface will prompt you: Alternatively, you can use the graphical interface and access the application: Application >> System Tools >> Oracle VM VirtualBox Conclusion By following these instructions, you have learned how to install VirtualBox on your CentOS 7 system. VirtualBox provides a simple, cost-effective method for setting up multiple virtual environments. Always consider the physical limitations of memory and processing power of your host machine. Learn more about VirtualBox and its features by referring to our article Virtualbox Vs VMware. How do I download CentOS 7 ISO on VirtualBox?Download and install CentOS 7 Server Minimal ISO on PC or virtualbox. Download from the index of CentOS 7 Minimal ISO 64-bit.. CentOS 7 PC or Server installation.. Create VirtualBox VM.. Set ISO as a bootable medium.. Select Install CentOS 7 boot option.. Select Language.. Installation Destinatuion.. Network configuration & hostname.. How do I create a virtual machine in CentOS 7 VirtualBox?How to install Centos 7 on Virtual Box. Click new Button to create a Virtual Machine.. New VM.. Allocate RAM for Virtual Machine.. Create Virtual hard drive.. Select virtual hard disk type.. Storage allocation type.. Virtual hard disk file location and size.. Click on optical drive.. How do I download and install CentOS on VirtualBox?Install VirtualBox and open it. Click on the new to set up the new VM, select the Linux and then Red Hat, since CentOS is the clone of Red Hat and uses a similar architecture. In the next window, allocate the memory size. Allocate at least 1024MB; you can allocate more if you have enough memory.
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