How to Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 20.04

Installing VirtualBox on Ubuntu 20.04 is a straightforward process that can be completed using the APT package manager. In this article, we will guide you through the installation process of VirtualBox on Ubuntu 20.04.

Using APT to Install VirtualBox from Ubuntu Repositories

To install VirtualBox from the Ubuntu repositories using APT, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal and run the command `sudo apt update` to ensure that your system's package index is up-to-date.

2. Next, run the command `sudo apt install virtualbox` to install VirtualBox.

Installing the Latest Version of VirtualBox from Oracle’s Official Repository

If you want to install the latest version of VirtualBox on Ubuntu 20.04, you can use Oracle's official repository. To do this:

1. Add the Oracle VirtualBox repository to your system by running the command `sudo add-apt-repository 'deb 'arch=amd64' https://download.virtualbox.org/repo/ubuntu focal stable'`.

2. Update your package index by running the command `sudo apt update`.

3. Finally, install VirtualBox using the command `sudo apt install virtualbox`.

System Requirements for Running Virtual Machines

Before installing and running VirtualBox on Ubuntu 20.04, you will need to ensure that your system meets certain requirements:

* An OS image file (ISO) - This can be an ISO image of any operating system you want to run as a virtual machine.

* A minimum of 20GB of free storage space - Each virtual machine requires its own storage space.

* A minimum of 4GB of RAM - VirtualBox recommends at least 16GB of RAM for optimal performance.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, you will also need:

* An SSH client of your choice

* A user account with sudo privileges

In this article, we have shown you how to install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 20.04 using APT and Oracle's official repository. We have also covered the system requirements for running virtual machines and the additional requirements needed to complete the installation process.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install and run VirtualBox on your Ubuntu 20.04 system.

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