install Oracle Linux on Oracle VirtualBox

Learn how to install Oracle Linux on Oracle VirtualBox with our step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and advanced users alike!

An easy way to operate a robust and secure operating system in a virtual environment is by installing Oracle Linux on Oracle VirtualBox. Installing Oracle Linux on Oracle VirtualBox is the topic of this article.

How to install Oracle Linux on Oracle VirtualBox

First, let's go into the handbook and go over everything in depth.

1] Obtain the ISO Image of Linux and Oracle VirtualBox.

Oracle Linux on Oracle Virtualbox requires a minimum of 40 GB free space for the virtual machine and 4 GB of RAM for a successful installation. Users should check that their systems meet these requirements. To install VirtualBox, go to virtualbox.org and follow the onscreen instructions if it isn't already installed.

Downloading the Oracle Linux ISO file is the next step after installing Oracle VirtualBox. Be sure your Internet connection is stable before moving forward, though. To get the most recent Installer ISO file, visit yum.oracle.com, which is the Oracle Linux download page. Once the process is finished, go on to the next stage.

Step 2: Building and setting up a new VM

The next stage, after installing Oracle VirtualBox and the Linux ISO file, is to build a new virtual machine (VM) where the operating system will be installed. Do it by following the instructions provided below.

Select the New button after launching Oracle VirtualBox.
After giving the virtual machine (VM) a name and specifying its storage location (be sure to choose a disk with appropriate capacity), choose Linux from the Type menu and Oracle (64-bit) from the Version menu.
The next step is to set the virtual machine's RAM. Under the hard drive area, select VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image), and then click Next.
Next, choose either the Dynamically allocated or Fixed size option, then in the File Location and Size window, adjust the bar to 40-60GB before clicking the Create button.

And it concludes the process of creating the Virtual Machine.

What follows is instructions on how to attach the Oracle Linux ISO file, the following stage.
After the Virtual Machine has been built, you can access its settings by clicking on it.
You can add a disk file by going to the Storage tab, selecting Empty CD/DVD, and then clicking the disk icon next to the Optical Drive.
After you've navigated to and chosen the directory containing the Oracle Linux ISO file, click OK to save the changes.

The virtual machine will be created and the ISO file will be attached.

3] Start up the virtual machine and go into the settings for the installation.

Installing Oracle Linux on the system is the next step.

The Virtual Machine can be started by clicking the Start button. It will display the Oracle Linux boot screen.
To begin installing Oracle Linux 8.x, click on Install Oracle Linux version.x (this will have the version information). After that, choose the language for installation and click Continue.
After choosing a layout for the keyboard, go to the Installation Destination and choose the hard drive we made previously. Select Server with GUI from the Software Selection menu, then check the boxes next to the following options:
Instruments for Development
Management Tools with a Visual Interface
Applications for the System
After that, provide a password for the root user by clicking the Root password, and then click the Done button. After that, select Network and Host, turn on the virtual Ethernet card, give the computer a name, and finally, click the Done button.
Because the Root user is susceptible to attacks, it is recommended that not everyone have access to their account. After setting the time and date, go to the User Creation page and establish a user account for any non-administrative responsibilities. Please enter your preferred username and password. Finally, to begin setting up the system, click the Begin Installation option.

After the installation is finished—which can take a while depending on the system's resources—you can apply all the changes by clicking the Reboot button. After the computer has started up, you must complete setting it up by accepting the license agreement. Start by entering your username and password. in a virtual environment running Oracle Linux.