Merge pull request #217 from mvincerx/mv-edits-virtualbox01

Update VirtualBox get-started to reflect changes to CL kernel LTS 4.14:
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michael vincerra
2018-09-12 09:44:52 -07:00
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Run pre-configured Clear Linux\* as a VirtualBox\* guest OS
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This section shows how to deploy a pre-configured Clear Linux\* image as a guest on the `VirtualBox hypervisor`_ .
This instruction explains how to deploy a pre-configured Clear Linux\* image as a guest on the `VirtualBox hypervisor`_ .
Download VirtualBox
===================
@@ -12,21 +12,27 @@ VirtualBox\* is a type 2 hypervisor from Oracle. Download and use **version 5.0
.. _create_vm_vbox:
Install VirtualBox
===================
Prerequisites
=============
#. Enable `Intel® Virtualization Technology`_ (Intel® VT) and
`Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O`_ (Intel® VT-d) in the
host machines BIOS.
The instruction assumes that you have:
#. Log in and open a terminal emulator.
#. Enabled virtualization technology in the host machine's BIOS.
.. note::
#. Install VirtualBox on your host machine per the
`appropriate instructions`_.
For help, see: `Intel® Virtualization Technology`_ (Intel® VT).
#. Installed VirtualBox on your host machine per the
`appropriate instructions`_ for your platform.
If you have not completed the above steps, do so before continuing.
Create a virtual machine in VirtualBox
======================================
#. Log in to your host and open a terminal emulator.
#. Download the `latest`_ **live** version (clear-XXXX-live.img.xz) of
Clear Linux. You can also use this command:
@@ -140,26 +146,27 @@ To install the VirtualBox kernel modules, here are the steps:
clr-boot-manager update
Install Guest Additions
-----------------------
The kernel modules are shipped with the ``kernel-lts`` bundle; however,
you'll need to install the *user* Linux Guest Additions. To install the
VirtualBox Guest Additions, follow these steps:
The kernel modules are shipped with the ``kernel-lts`` bundle. Insert Guest
Additions CD image using *Devices* menu you'll need to install the *user*
Linux Guest Additions. To install the VirtualBox Guest Additions,
follow these steps:
#. Insert Guest Additions CD image using *Devices* menu
.. image:: ./figures/vbox-cd.png
:alt: VirtualBox CD
#. Insert Guest Additions CD image using *Devices* menu
#. Install Linux users Guest Additions::
.. image:: ./figures/vbox-cd.png
:alt: VirtualBox CD
install-vbox-lga
#. Install Linux users Guest Additions::
#. Reboot your system::
install-vbox-lga
reboot
#. Reboot your system::
reboot
Troubleshooting
@@ -181,9 +188,6 @@ To enable Hyper-V again, you should execute::
bcdedit /set {current} hypervisorlaunchtype Auto
.. _Intel® Virtualization Technology: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/virtualization/virtualization-technology/
intel-virtualization-technology.html
.. _Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O: https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-virtualization-technology-for-directed-io-vt-d-enhancing-intel-platforms-for-efficient-virtualization-of-io-devices
.. _appropriate instructions: https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch02.html
.. _official VirtualBox website: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
.. _VirtualBox hypervisor: https://www.virtualbox.org/