Installing VirtualBox

VirtualBox is a free-to-use general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware, capable of running a virtual machine for use by students on the course.

Download the appropriate binaries for your system, and follow the installation instructions.

macOS installation

The installer downloads as a .dmg file.

  1. Double-click on the .dmg file to open it. This will open a new Finder window showing the file contents.
  2. Double-click on the VirtualBox.pkg package, and follow the instructions
    • Click Continue to run the package to determine if the software can be installed
    • Click Continue
    • Click Install to select the standard installation location (you will be prompted for your password)
    • The installation should report success. Click Close to end.

Linux installation

Follow the instructions for your distribution at the page below:

Windows installation

Download and run the installer package from the page below: