How to Install Ubuntu Server 24.04 on VirtualBox (Windows 11 | Step-by-Step 2026)
In this video, I’ll show you how to install Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS on VirtualBox using Windows 11 step by step.
This beginner-friendly tutorial covers:
Downloading Ubuntu Server ISO
Installing and setting up VirtualBox on Windows 11
Creating a virtual machine correctly
Allocating CPU, RAM, and storage
Installing Ubuntu Server manually (no unattended install)
Fixing common VirtualBox issues
Updating your server and installing essential tools
This setup is ideal for:
Cybersecurity homelabs
SIEM tools like Wazuh, ELK Stack, and Splunk
Beginners learning Linux servers
SOC analyst practice environments
Commands used:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install curl unzip -y
By the end of this video, you’ll have a fully working Ubuntu Server running inside VirtualBox on Windows 11.
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