Virtualization

Future Virtualization Project
Joashua Manuel Lowe
AIU Online

Abstract

The Future of virtualization and cloud computing is here. More and More companies are realizing the benefits of this technology and eager to take advantage. Not only does this technology save time and money, but also allows the use of all the variable operating systems available without purchasing new computer system(s).

Virtualization
Virtualization is the ability to run multiple operating systems on one computer system, the virtual software acts as a go between for the main computer’s OS and the virtual OS(s). The primary computer‘s central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), hard disk drive (HDD), network, peripherals, etc. is accessible by the virtual system.
Virtual Software Recommendation
One would suggest VirtualBox due to its efficient installation, simplicity in understanding, together with the user-friendliness. VirtualBox can run on Windows, Mac OS X, and Solaris as well as Linux. The correct software name “Oracle VM VirtualBox” and is available for download at http://www.oracle.com/us/technologies/virtualization/virtualbox/overview/index.html. This product can be downloaded free for home users, and for enterprise users the cost is $50 per named user. Oracle VirtualBox not only boast so many phenomenal features but the high performance has for enterprise users leaves nothing to be desired. Planning for space needed for the operating system, memory, and hard drive space for each VMs is crucial to maintain your host processing, should you want to run all at the same time. Each VM that is started that memory allocated will not be available for the host to utilize.

The System Specifications
The follow steps will install Oracle VM VirtualBox to Windows 7 host. This system specification is Intel Core I7, 8GB (2x4GB) RAM, 1TB HD. This system has been updated to accommodate the installation of currently planned VMs (MAC OS X, Linux, and Win XP). Several future VM installations will follow.

The Installation
Step 1. Open Firefox browser

Step 2. Go to:

http://www.oracle.com/us/technologies/virtualization/virtualbox/overview/index.html

Step 3. Click on Oracle VM VirtualBox

Step 4. Click the link virtualBox-4.2.12-84980-win.exe next to Windows (32-bit/64-bit)

Step 5. Click on Save File

Step 6. Click on the VirtualBox in the Downloads list

Step 7. Double click on Run

Step 8. Click on Next to get the custom setup dialog box

Step 9. Click on Next

Step 10. Remove check from Create a Shortcut in the Quick Launch Bar and click on Next.

Step 11. Click on Yes to proceed with installation now.

Step 12. Click on the "Install" button of the "Ready to Install" box. The installation will begin.

Step 13. Whenever a windows security box is displayed, click on install:

Step 14. Click on Finish when installation is complete.

Step15. The Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager will display or to start VirtualBox on Windows 7 at any time, under Start, All Programs click VirtualBox group or simply type “VirtualBox” in Search of the Start menu. Starting VirtualBox for the first time, the following should come up this is the VirtualBox Manager:

The left panel will later show all your virtual machines, the buttons on top will let you create a new VMs and work on existing VMs, once they have been created.

Installation of Virtual Machine
To create your first virtual machine, click on new: A wizard will open to guide you through setting up a new VM:

The wizard will ask for your VM name and OS Type:

Amount of memory (Ram):

This next screen asking for virtual hard disk for the VM.

Download VirtualBox user manual, which contains instructions and scenarios for any and every supported VM types.

References

VirtualBox User Manual.pdf downloaded from https://www.virtualbox.org/

References: VirtualBox User Manual.pdf downloaded from https://www.virtualbox.org/