Ubuntu 21.04 is a version that offers a high level of performance, changes and improvements in the GNOME Shell, as well as the graphical server protocol ‘Wayland’ and the DING extension by default. For this reason, you may want to know how to install Ubuntu 21.04 in VirtualBox on Windows OS in order to test its attributes.
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- What requirements does my PC need to install Ubuntu 21.04?
- 100 GB of free space on the PC
- Processor greater than 2 cores and RAM
- How to start using VirtualBox to check Ubuntu 21.04?
- Install Ubuntu 21.04 in VirtualBox
- How to define the amount of RAM?
- Create a virtual space step by step
- How can you test if the VirtualBox system works?
What requirements does my PC need to install Ubuntu 21.04?
Just as it is possible to install Windows with VirtualBox , you can also choose to install Ubuntu 21.04 under this tool, but not without first taking into account some requirements that your PC needs. Mainly related to the speed of the processor , the free space of the hard disk and the size and capacity of the RAM memory.
100 GB of free space on the PC
In order to install Ubuntu on your PC you will need at least 25 GB of free space on your PC’s hard drive. But if you want the system to be able to run at maximum performance, 100 GB of free space or storage capacity on the PC is recommended .
Processor greater than 2 cores and RAM
In addition, you will need a 2 GHz processor (at least) greater than two cores if you are going to use the system to edit multimedia files , manage the office suite or perform other basic tasks. It is also recommended to have at least 2 GB of RAM to install Ubuntu 21.04 on your PC without any problem.
If you need to perform more complex tasks, it is essential that you use a Core i5 or higher processor and that you have at least 6 GB of RAM, as well as a video card with dedicated memory. If your computer meets these requirements, then the system will consume the resources it needs and perform optimally.
How to start using VirtualBox to check Ubuntu 21.04?
Before you start using VirtualBox to test Ubuntu 21.04 you need to install VirtualBox on your Windows PC. To do this, go to the official VirtualBox website and click on the ‘Windows hosts’ option. Immediately, it will start downloading the installation file of the tool to create a virtual machine.
Next, you need to download the Linux Ubuntu 21.04 operating system ISO image to your computer from the ‘Ubuntu releases’ website. Select the architecture of your Windows operating system and press the link of the file that corresponds to the Desktop version with the Ubuntu 21.04 image.
Install Ubuntu 21.04 in VirtualBox
Before installing Ubuntu 21.04 in VirtualBox it is necessary to create a virtual machine. To do so, open VirtualBox and press ‘New’. Write a name that identifies the new virtual machine and choose the hard drive where you have enough storage space. In the ‘Type’ and ‘Version’ box choose ‘Linux’ and ‘Ubuntu’ and press the ‘Next’ button.
How to define the amount of RAM?
Next, you will need to define the amount of RAM that the virtual machine requires. To do this, move the blue indicator to select the memory size. In the case of the Linux Ubuntu 21.04 system, it is recommended that you use more than 2 GB of RAM. Then press the ‘Next’ button.
After setting the memory size, you need to define the hard drive you want to add. In this regard, we recommend indicating a size of at least 25 GB of free space. Then, check the ‘Create a virtual hard drive now’ box and press the ‘Create’ button.
Create a virtual space step by step
Now, you will have to create the virtual space step by step. First, select the type of VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) file which you will use in the virtual hard drive and press the ‘Next’ button. Then choose the storage mode on the physical hard drive. The wizard displays two options: ‘Dynamically Reserved’ and ‘Fixed Size’.
If you have enough free space on your hard drive, check the ‘Fixed size’ box. However, if you prefer the file size to change based on data usage in the virtual machine, then choose ‘Dynamically Reserved’ and click the ‘Next’ button.
The next step is to set the size of the hard drive that the virtual machine will have. Write 25.00 GB in ‘file limit’ if you don’t have enough free space or 100.00 GB if you require optimal system performance. Then, you will see the virtual machine on the main screen with the settings that you have applied in the previous steps.
How can you test if the VirtualBox system works?
It’s time to test if the VirtualBox system for virtual machines works . To find out, you must install Ubuntu 21.04 in the virtual machine you just created. Click on the name of the virtual machine and press ‘Start’ and click on the folder icon next to the word ’empty’ to indicate a boot disk.
Hit ‘Add’ and browse for the Ubuntu 21.04 ISO image on your hard drive. Indicate version 21.04 Ubuntu Desktop and click the ‘Open’ button. Press ‘Select’. ‘Start’ and ‘Install Ubuntu’ to start the process. Confirm the operation by clicking ‘Continue’ and wait while the system files are downloaded.
After the installation is complete, click the ‘Reboot Now’ button and you can check if Ubuntu 21.04 works on VirtualBox system. The first time you load the operating system you will need to configure and synchronize data . Also, it may be required to update the system and apply other settings from the settings.
