VirtualBox 4.x

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Overview

The following covers the essential steps to implement Oracle VirtualBox on a Windows system. This example installs version 4.3.6 on a Windows 2008 R2 host system. Change as required for your environment.

Prerequisites

• Download Oracle VM VirtualBox
  Example: Windows (32-bit/64-bit) VirtualBox-4.3.6-91406-Win.exe
• Download Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack
  Example: Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-4.3.6-91406.vbox-extpack
• Download the Corresponding Guest Editions .iso
  Example: VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.6.iso
• Download or have available your OS iso files:
• Create work directories that the VMs can access from the host system.
  Place the corresponding software in the directories.
  
  

        Your software directory:
           C:\software 
        A directory for ISO files used to create new VMs:
           C:\software\iso
        A directory to transfer files to and from the host:
           C:\xfer
        A directory for VM files:
           C:\VirtualBoxes
  

Installation

Run VirtualBox-4.3.6-91406-Win.exe
1. Welcome
   [Next]
2. Custom Setup
   a. Features
      [Next] Accepting defaults.
   b. Options
      [Next] Accepting defaults.
3. Warning: Network Interfaces
   Note that you will lose connectivity temporarily during this process.
   Proceed: [Yes]
4. Ready to Install
   [Install]

   Installation process runs...

5. Windows Security Popup
   Would you like to install this device software?
      [x] Always trust software from "Oracle Corporation"
      [Install]

   => You will lose network connection at this step.
      Reconnect and continue.

6. Oracle VM VirtualBox 4.3.6 installation is complete.
   [x] Start Oracle VM after installation
   [Finish]

   The Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager will launch. 

Configure Preferences

From File -> Preferences:

Set directory for your Virtual Boxes.
* General (left list item)
* Default Machine Folder: C:\VirtualBoxes

Disable Updates
* Update (left list item)
  [ ] Check for Updates

Add Extensions Package
* Extensions (left list item)
* Add Package button (small right button).
  Filename: <PathToExt>\Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-4.3.6-91406.vbox-extpack
  [Open] -> [Install]

Create Virtual Machine

Configure VM

Example here is of Windows 2008 Server but are generally the same for all OS's.

1. Select New toolbar button.
2. Name and Operating System
   • Name: [MyOSName]
   • Type: Microsoft Windows
   • Version: Windows 2008 Server
3. Memory Size At least 2048mb
4. Hard Drive
   • (x) Create a virtual hard drive now.
   • [Create]
5. Hard Drive File Type
   • (x) VDI
6. Storage On Physical Hard Disk
   • Dynamically allocated
7. File Location and Size
   • 50gb
   • [Create]

VM OS Installation

1. Select the Start button
2. Select Start-up Disk
   • To Use an ISO
     Use full path to your iso file.
     Example: C:\software\iso\WindowsXP.iso
   • To use a DVD
     a. Place installation DVD in drive.
     b. Select 'Host Drive' option.
3. Follow normal OS installation.
   • [Start]
4. Set Shared Folders
   • Settings -> Shared Folders
   • Add: C:\software,C:\software\xfer

Install Guest Additions

1. Start VM.
2. Install Guest Additions CD Image Shared drives will not be avaible until this is done.
   • Devices -> CD\DVD Devices -> Choose your CD\DVD VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.6.iso
   • Run install for Guest Editions from mounted .iso drive.
   • Accept defaults then VM reboots.

APPENDIX: Windows 2008

- Windows 2008 R2 Standard (Full Installation) x64
- License Terms: Accept
- Custom (advanced)
- Drive Options - choose: Disk 0 Unallocated Space
  Process runs and multiple reboots will occur.
- On first login set password: [OK]
  Administrator\<EnterStrongPassword>

APPENDIX: Windows XP

- English (United States)
- Press Enter to Continue and install OS.
- Accept device settings detected.
- C = Create Partition then ENTER to Install
- Format partition as NTFS (quick format) \\
  Install reboots VM at this point in install... 
- Initial Boot into GUI
  * Welcome [Next]
  * Regional and Language Options [Next]
  * Name: WinXP_VBox, Org:
  * Product Key:

- Computer Info
    Name (WINXP-XXXXXXX)
    Password: ********
  - Date and Time
    (GMT-0500) Eastern Time
    [ ] Auto adjust clock of daylight savings changes
  - Network: (x) Typical
  - Registering Components ...
  - [Finish]

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