VM Box Setup
* For Devops practise need a Desktop/Laptop with Dual Core support, 8 GB RAM,
Virtualisation Support
* Any desktop/Laptop that is manufactured after 2006 - it will support virtualization
however, we are not sure if it is enabled or enabled, in BIOS
Step 1: install oracle VM box
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
under VirtualBox 6.1.18 platform packages--> download only "windows hosts"
download it. --> install it... --> next ... next ..finish
note: get a pop up says about do you want to disconnect network and configure ..
select Yes.
Step 2: have to download the centos 7 image
link : https://www.centos.org/download/
make sure that we have to download centos linux 7 image --"x86_64 ", click on it,
then, in new page select "CentOS-7-x86_64-Minimal-2009.iso" and download it.
Step 3: open the oracle VM box and create the image configuration.
if redhat 64 bit option is not available, then it confirm that virtualisation is disabled
in BIOS
step 4: we have to map the download centos image to image configuration
Step 5: to install the OS...
we linux in CUI format - like real time.
ESC key on keyboard...
boot: linux text
[X] - already configured
[!] - have to configure - mandatory
[ ] - have to configure -optional
Like in windows -- create an administrator password...
In linux /unix -- root
4GB - 20 minutes
8GB - 10 minutes
12 GB - 7/8 minutes
Solution : issue with REDHAT 64 bit option is not available.
1. uninstall oracle VM box
2. Youtube/google : how to enable virtualisation in BIOS <model of laptop>
3. Virtualisation : enable it
4. save the bios and come out
5. install oracle vm box and try it,
VM BOX NETWORK SETUP STEPS
Step 1: identify your network - wired or wireless
step 2. Right click on the network connection that is identified and select the option
"Open Network and Sharing Center", it will open a new window.
step 3: In new windows, look for the option, "Change Adapter Settings" and then click
on it.
Step 4 : Identification
Wired --> Realtek
Wireless --> Qualcomm
Step 5 : In VM Box, Please select the image that is required , & click on settings, it will
open a window, in that , select "Network"
- Make sure we check the option Enable Network Adapter
- Attached to should be Bridged Adapter
- Select "Name" based on the network Connection Type( wired or Wireless)
- Then expand "Advanced", then change the value of "Promiscuous mode to Allow All
- Make sure that "Cable connected" is checked whether it is a wired or wireless
connection.
Step 6 : Start the Image(Linux), and login into PC
Step 7 : enter command to activate the network, # nmtui
- we will get a window, --> select "Activate a Connection"
- Make sure that we activate it.
- Quit from nmtui window.
Step 8 : to get IP address use command, # hostname -I
or
# ip addr show
....
....
identify network adapter(enp0s3) --> inet value
or
# ifconfig
note: to install this # yum install net-tools