In this lab, you will learn how to deploy a Virtual Machine (VM) using VirtualBox and customize its settings. Follow the tasks below to complete the lab assignment.
Objective: Install VirtualBox and deploy a new VM using Ubuntu.
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Install VirtualBox:
- Download and install VirtualBox from the official VirtualBox website.
- Provide the version number of VirtualBox in your report.
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Deploy a Virtual Machine:
- Create a new Virtual Machine (VM) using VirtualBox and choose the Ubuntu operating system.
- Customize the VM settings, such as the allocated memory, number of CPU cores, and network configuration.
- Document the steps you followed to deploy the VM, including any specific configurations you made.
- Take a screenshot of the VM running and include it in your report.
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Documentation:
- Create a
submission7.md
file. - Include the VirtualBox version number.
- Document the steps and configurations made during the VM deployment.
- Add a screenshot of the running VM in the
submission7.md
file.
- Create a
Objective: Discover and use command-line tools to display system information of the VM.
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Processor, RAM, and Network Information:
- Research and discover a suitable command-line tool for displaying processor, RAM, and network information separately.
- Install the tool on your VM if needed.
- Use the tool to display the processor, RAM, and network information of the VM.
- Document the name of the tool, the command(s) used, and provide the output in
submission7.md
in the lab folder.
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Operating System Specifications:
- Research and discover a suitable command-line tool for displaying the operating system specifications.
- Install the tool on your VM if needed.
- Use the tool to display the operating system specifications of the VM.
- Document the name of the tool, the command(s) used, and provide the output in the same
submission7.md
file.
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Documentation:
- Ensure
submission7.md
contains:- Names of the tools used for each type of system information.
- Commands used to display the information.
- Outputs of the commands.
- Ensure
- Use proper Markdown formatting and structure for the documentation files.
- Organize the files within the lab folder using appropriate naming conventions.
- Create a Pull Request to the main branch of the repository with your completed lab assignment.
Note: Actively explore VM deployment using VirtualBox and discover suitable command-line tools for displaying system information to gain insights into hardware specifications and operating system details.