
Since Linux will be run in a VM on the same hardware as your main OS, the computing resources are shared. Don't need to sacrifice a full machine to solely run a secondary OS that might not get used all that much. To switch between the operating systems, you don't need to fully shut down one and then boot up the other. Can simultaneously run Linux alongside of Windows. Like most things, pros and cons exist with both. However, I didn't have a laptop available that I could fully dedicate to running Linux since many of the applications I do run in my spare time are Windows based.ġ.) Partition my hard-drive and dual-boot both Windows and Linux.Ģ.) Install a Virtual Machine and run Linux alongside of Windows. IntroductionĪs a computer science student, I have found the need for a full-fledged Linux distro but ssh-ing onto a separate Linux machine (although wonderful in a pinch) started to become obnoxious. I could install an Ubuntu 22.04 server edition (with only command line), and I've got 3 VM running CENTOS (6 to 9), which were installed without a bug.ĭoes anyone know the compatibilities between ESXI and Ubuntu? I tried to use the VMWare compatibility guide on the net, But I found no other guest OS compatibles than 2 Suse versions.Installing Ubuntu on a VM Using VirtualBox A tutorial on how to install and run Ubuntu on a new virtual machine alongside your main OS. I tried with 20.04, 22.04 and 22.10 Ubuntu desktop versions. Working directory : CEN-Ubuntu2204-OdkCentral File : CEN-Ubuntu2204-OdkCentral/CEN-Ubuntu2204-OdkCentral.vmx Restrictions : Some operations and features are restricted (not compatible with SGX : vMotion, Fault tolerance, Suspending a VM, Taking a snapshot of a VM)Ĭonfig. It is he "try Ubuntu" OS).ĭisc file : CEN-Ubuntu2204-OdkCentral/CEN-Ubuntu2204-OdkCentral.vmdkĬontroller location : SCSI 0 Controller / SCSI (0:0)ĬD/DVD drive : Databank ISO file (Ubuntu installation)Ĭontroler location : SATA 0 controller / SATA (0/0) Then I can see the Ubuntu OS which were started from the ISO file (this VM is not installed in the VM.
I can't install a recent Ubuntu Desktop guest OS in my VMWare ESXI 7.0.0 (Build 16324942).Įach time I try, the installation process crashes on the "Where are you?" screen (when you have to choose the meridian in which you are), and the window is closed.