Run Multiple Virtual Machines on VirtualBox with Rocky Linux: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to run multiple virtual machines on VirtualBox with Rocky Linux in this step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for setting up a lab for testing, learning, or development.
📌 Prerequisites:
VirtualBox installed
Rocky Linux ISO
Need help with prerequisites? Watch this video: • How to Install Rocky Linux 9.5 on VirtualB...
Topics Covered:
1️⃣ Creating Virtual Machines
2️⃣ Installing Rocky Linux
3️⃣ Optimizing VirtualBox for multiple VMs
4️⃣ Networking and testing VMs
📚 Chapters
0:01 - 📘 Introduction - Overview of the tutorial on running multiple VMs in VirtualBox using Rocky Linux.
0:30 - 💻 Prerequisites - Ensuring your system has VirtualBox, sufficient RAM, and storage for multiple VMs.
1:02 - 🖥️ Creating a Virtual Machine - Step-by-step process of creating a new VM for Rocky Linux in VirtualBox.
1:48 - ⚙️ Configuring VM Resources - Allocating CPU cores, RAM, and storage for optimal VM performance.
2:35 - 🔧 VM Settings Check - Verifying VM settings before starting the installation of Rocky Linux.
3:09 - 📂 Mounting the ISO File - How to mount the Rocky Linux ISO file in VirtualBox for installation.
4:11 - ⏳ Installation Process - Beginning the installation of Rocky Linux 9.5 on the virtual machine.
5:27 - ⏱️ Configuration Settings - Setting up the keyboard, time zone, and installation destination for the OS.
6:23 - 🔒 Root Password & User Setup - Configuring root password and creating a user with administrative privileges.
7:22 - ⚙️ Starting the Installation - Starting the installation process and explaining its duration.
8:02 - 🔄 Rebooting the System - Rebooting the VM after the installation is complete.
8:43 - 🧰 Installing Guest Additions - Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions for better performance and features.
10:30 - 🔄 Installing Dependencies - Installing required dependencies for VirtualBox Guest Additions.
12:02 - 🔧 Network Adapter Setup - Configuring network adapter for the newly created VM to enable connectivity.
13:13 - 🌐 Network Connectivity Test - Testing network connectivity between the two VMs using the ping command.
14:42 - 🔍 Verifying IP Address - Checking and verifying the IP addresses for network communication between VMs.
16:56 - ✅ Final Test & Conclusion - Successfully verifying ping responses between multiple VMs and wrapping up the tutorial.
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