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# 💻 Ubuntu VM Setup
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In this section we cover how to install [VirtualBox](https://www.virtualbox.org/) on your operating system (OS) and run [Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/) 22.04.2 LTS on a virtual machine (VM).
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:::info Using macOS?
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If you're using macOS, you may also look into [UTM](https://mac.getutm.app/) and [VMWare Fusion Pro](https://www.vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor/workstation-and-fusion) (see [this issue](https://github.com/dathere/de-intern-guide/issues/29) for more info) instead of VirtualBox.
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:::
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## 📝 Written Tutorial
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You may find more comprehensive instructions and details on the [online user manual for VirtualBox 7.0](https://docs.oracle.com/en/virtualization/virtualbox/7.0/user/index.html).
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### 📥 Download VirtualBox & the Extension Pack
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1. Go to the [VirtualBox downloads page](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads).
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2. Download the **VirtualBox platform package** based on your computer's OS.
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For example, since I'm on a computer running Windows 10 as my OS, then I would choose "Windows hosts".
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3. Download the **VirtualBox Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack**.
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### 🛠 Install VirtualBox & the Extension Pack
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1. Run the VirtualBox installer. Select **Yes** if prompted to allow VirtualBox Installer to make changes to your device.
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<details><summary>
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Click here if you get an error that says:
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> Oracle VM VirtualBox needs the Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable Package being installed first. Please install and restart the installation of Oracle VM Virtualbox.
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</summary>
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To fix this issue, install the appropriate package for your system from [this website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#visual-studio-2015-2017-2019-and-2022).
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Choose the correct download link for your system. On Windows 10 you can find your system type by opening the **System Information** app and reading the **System Type** value.
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Agree to the license terms and conditions, press **Install**, press **Yes** if prompted to allow the program to make changes to your device, and the setup should successfully complete and you can click **Close**.
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</details>
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2. On the installation wizard popup, click "Next".
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3. You may change the location for installing VirtualBox by clicking the **Browse** button. Then click **Next**.
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4. Click **Yes** for the **Warning: Network Interfaces** and **Missing Dependencies Python Core / win32api** sections.
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5. Click **Install** and wait for the installation to complete. Then click **Finish**.
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You have now successfully installed VirtualBox.
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6. Run the VirtualBox Extension Pack that you downloaded before. Select **Yes** if prompted to allow VirtualBox Installer to make changes to your device.
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You have now successfully installed the VirtualBox Extension Pack.
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### 📥 Download Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS
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:::caution
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Make sure your computer fulfills recommended system requirements for Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS:
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- 2 GHz dual-core processor or better
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- 4 GB system memory
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- 25 GB of free hard drive space
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You'll also need ~5 GB of space for the downloaded `.iso` file, though you can delete the file once you've fully setup the VM.
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:::
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1. Go to the [Ubuntu Desktop downloads page](https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop).
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2. Download Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS by clicking the green **Download 22.04.2** button.
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### 🖥 Setup a Virtual Machine (VM)
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1. Open up VirtualBox and click the **New** button (you can also click on the `Machine` menu then press `New`).
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2. On the new popup, provide a name that you'd like to identify your VM, the folder in which you'd like to install your VM, and the Ubuntu `.iso` file that you've downloaded. Then click **Next**.
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3. Enter a valid username, password, hostname (this is what Ubuntu considers its name as), and enable Guest Additions along with pointing to its `.iso` file. Then click **Next**.
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4. Set the Base Memory and Processors to the appropriate settings. You may have different values but a general guideline is to stay anywhere within the green section up until the border with the orange section. Generally the more you allocate, the faster the VM. Then click **Next**.
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5. Select **Create a Virtual Hard Disk Now** and set a Disk Size of at least 25 GB. Then click **Next**.
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6. Click **Finish** on the Summary page. Your VM should now be powering up and it may take a while for Ubuntu to install.
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### 🏁 Final Steps
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1. On your Ubuntu VM, login to your account with the username and password you set earlier.
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2. Click **Skip** or **Next** on the top right for the welcome screen that appears (adjust any settings based on your preferences).
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3. Click **Done** to finish the welcome screen.
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You have now successfully installed Ubuntu.
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## ✨ Bonus Tips
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- Take a [snapshot](https://docs.oracle.com/en/virtualization/virtualbox/7.0/user/Introduction.html#snapshots) of your virtual machine now!
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- Learn more about the terminal and things to do after installing Ubuntu [here](https://academy.zerotomastery.io/courses/devops-bootcamp/lectures/32682118).
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- You can modify the display size and other settings from the **View** menu option:
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