Setting up a Linux Virtual Machine using Workstation Pro ¶įollow your institution’s instructions for downloading VMware Workstation Pro and obtaining the required license key.Īt the end of the installation process for Workstation Pro, remember to enter in the required license key.Ĭlick on the yellow gear labeled Settings.įrom the System menu (left column), go to the Processor tab and increase the number of CPUs all the way toįrom the Display menu, go to the Screen tab and max out the video memory.įrom the Storage menu, click on the Adds optical drive icon (blue circle right next to Controller: IDE Setting up a Linux Virtual Machine using VirtualBox 3.4.6.4. Setting up a Linux Virtual Machine using Workstation Pro Hyperlinks below to jump ahead to the setup instructions for the virtual machine software of your choice. If not, VirtualBox (which is free) runs well and will work just as fine. VMware Workstation Pro is the recommended choice, though check to see if your institution hasĪccess to it (since it is not free). There a quite a few software options for running a virtual machine from Windows, including VMware Workstation ProĪnd Oracle VirtualBox. While this is happening,įeel free to proceed with the remaining sections. iso file is typically around 2 GB in size, so the file will take a while to download. Ubuntu is completely free to download and use, so you do not need to make a donation if prompted. Versions of Ubuntu might be available, but we recommend downloading only the LTS (long term support) versions. Go to the Ubuntu website and click on the download link for 18.04 LTS (Desktop, not Server). Otherwise you are welcome to try outĪny other Linux distribution you like (see Linux DistroWatch). Popular Linux distributions out there, with plenty of support available online. If this is your first time using a Linux operating system, we recommend using Ubuntu 18.04, as it is one of the most Subsystem in Windows 10 ( Installing RMG in the Linux Subsystem on Windows 10) 3.4.6.2. To do even after looking for online tutorials, consider following the instructions for installing RMG inside the Linux Note that changing your BIOS settings can be risky, so follow online tutorials carefully. Save theseįor more information, please see online tutorials like Steps to reaching the BIOS settings (for example see these instructions).įrom the BIOS settings, find the section on virtualization, and enable the virtualization technology. If Secure Boot is enabled on your PC then there may be additional Opportunity, and should restart the PC to try again. If you see the computer loading Windows then you have missed the Or F12 keys, but will depend on your make/model). As soon as the PC turns back on, enter the BIOS settings (this usually involves pressing the F2 Recommend doing a quick google search for your make/model, as there are many instructions for this online), but the Though, you will have to enable this from the BIOS setting on your computer. If enabled, you can continue on with installing a virtual machine on your PC. Microsoft’s Virtualization Detection Tool. Click on the Performance tab–from here you can see if virtualization technology is enabled.įor Windows 7 or earlier you can download and run If this is the case, then you will have to enable this technologyįirst, check to see if virtualization technology is currently enabled on your computer by opening the Task Manager in This feature has been disabled in your BIOS settings. virtualization technology), it is possible that While most PCs have CPUs that support running virtual machines (i.e. Checking if Virtualization Technology is Enabled ¶ Setting up a Linux Virtual Machine from Windows ¶ 3.4.6.1.
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