How to install Ubuntu 23.04 on VirtualBox
Installing Ubuntu 23.04 on VirtualBox is a great way to explore the latest version of this popular Linux distribution without having to install it on your physical machine.
In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Ubuntu 23.04 on VirtualBox.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Prerequisites
- Download Ubuntu 23.04 ISO file
- Create a new Virtual Machine in VirtualBox
- Install Ubuntu 23.04 on VirtualBox
- Conclusion
- FAQs
1. Introduction
VirtualBox is a popular virtualization software that allows you to run multiple operating systems on a single machine. Ubuntu 23.04 is the latest stable release of Ubuntu, and installing it on VirtualBox is a great way to test its features and functionality without having to install it on your physical machine.
In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Ubuntu 23.04 on VirtualBox.
2. Prerequisites
Before we can begin with the installation process, we need to make sure that we have the following prerequisites:
- A computer with VirtualBox installed.
- At least 2 GB of RAM.
- At least 20 GB of free disk space.
- A stable internet connection.
If you have these prerequisites, we can proceed with the installation process.
3. Download Ubuntu 23.04 ISO file
The first step in installing Ubuntu 23.04 on VirtualBox is to download the ISO file from the official Ubuntu website. Here are the steps to download the ISO file:
- Go to the official Ubuntu website.
- Click on the “Download” button on the homepage.
- Select “Ubuntu 23.04” from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the appropriate ISO file for your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
- Wait for the ISO file to download.
Once the ISO file is downloaded, we can proceed with the installation process.
4.Create a new Virtual Machine in VirtualBox
To create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox, follow these steps:
- Open VirtualBox and click on the “New” button in the top-left corner of the window.
- In the “Create Virtual Machine” window that appears, enter a name for your virtual machine in the “Name” field. Choose the type of operating system you want to install from the “Type” dropdown menu, and select the version of the OS from the “Version” dropdown menu.
- Click “Next” to continue.
- Choose the amount of memory (RAM) you want to allocate to the virtual machine. The recommended amount varies based on the operating system you are installing, but typically 2GB or more is sufficient for most modern operating systems.
- Click “Next” to continue.
- Choose whether to create a new virtual hard disk or use an existing one. If you are creating a new virtual hard disk, choose the type of hard disk you want to create (e.g. VDI, VHD, etc.), and the storage location and size of the virtual hard disk.
- Click “Create” to create the virtual machine.
- Once the virtual machine has been created, click on it in the main VirtualBox window and click “Settings” to configure the virtual machine’s settings, such as the number of processors, network settings, and storage options.
- Finally, click “Start” to boot up the virtual machine and begin the installation process for your chosen operating system.
That’s it! You have successfully created a new virtual machine in VirtualBox.
5.Install Ubuntu 23.04 on VirtualBox
It is not possible to install Ubuntu 23.04 as it has not been released yet. The latest stable version of Ubuntu as of September 2021 is Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo). However, the process for installing Ubuntu on VirtualBox is similar regardless of the version.
To install Ubuntu on VirtualBox, follow these steps:
- Download the Ubuntu ISO file from the official Ubuntu website.
- Open VirtualBox and click on the “New” button to create a new virtual machine as outlined in the previous question.
- In the “Create Virtual Machine” window, enter a name for the virtual machine, select “Linux” as the type, and choose “Ubuntu (64-bit)” as the version.
- Allocate the necessary amount of RAM and hard disk space for your virtual machine.
- Click “Create” to create the virtual machine.
- Once the virtual machine is created, select it in the VirtualBox main window and click “Settings.” Under “Storage,” click on the empty CD icon and select “Choose Virtual Optical Disk File.”
- Navigate to the Ubuntu ISO file you downloaded and select it.
- Click “OK” to save the changes and return to the main VirtualBox window.
- Start the virtual machine by clicking on “Start” and wait for it to boot up from the Ubuntu ISO.
- Follow the prompts to install Ubuntu as you would on a physical machine.
- Once the installation is complete, you can remove the Ubuntu ISO from the virtual machine’s settings and start using Ubuntu on VirtualBox.
That’s it! You have successfully installed Ubuntu on VirtualBox.