{{NeedsUpdate [[Category:appsVirtualization]]===[http://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox] for Fedora 12 Host===

WEB SITE: [http://wwwThis is a step by step tutorial on how to get VirtualBox 3 up and running on Fedora 12.virtualboxSpecifically, this guide was written using the VirtualBox 3.org http://www2.virtualbox12 version and an i386 CPU (32-bit), but should work with all versions.org] ===Virtual Box on It can be adapted to upcoming versions and different CPUs (64-bit). The folks at VirtualBox have made it easy to install for Fedora 12==='''LATEST RELEASE:''' 3users and I’m going to show you how in a few easy steps.2Right, open a terminal window and let’s get to it.10

This is a step by step tutorial on how to get There are two options for install: <br /># '''VirtualBox 3 up and running on repo:''' If you are selective or do not install Fedora 12. Specificallyupdates, this guide was written using is not the VirtualBox 3option for you.2 It will result in installation of ALL Fedora updates that your HDA requires.10 version <br /># '''VirtualBox RPM:''' This will only install the RPM and an i386 CPU (32-bit), but should work with all versionsany required dependencies or dependency updates your HDA requires. It can be adapted to upcoming versions is much faster and different CPUs (64-bit). The folks at VirtualBox have made it easy to install for will not force ALL Fedora users and I’m going to show you how in a few easy stepsupdates like Option 1. Right, open a terminal window and let’s get to it…

=== Install Option 1 (VirtualBox Repo) ===* Become privileged ('''root ''' user):

* Get Install the VirtualBox repo installed:

* Need to invoke Enable the new repo:

yum update* Add dependencies: yum updateinstall dkms gcc* Install VirtualBox (along with a few other needed packages)! . If you’re having issues here, try installing “kernel-PAE-devel” first.see [[VirtualBox#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] section below: yum install -y VirtualBox-3.2 dkms gcc

* ''(OPTIONAL)'' This will bring up the VirtualBox GUI on the HDA Desktop. Run, and enjoy!

=== Install Option 2 (VirtualBox RPM) ===* Become privileged ('''root''' user): su -* Download the applicable RPM for your system from the list below(32- or 64-bit): wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/12/i386/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.8_64453_fedora12-1.i686.rpm</nowiki> wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/12/i486/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.8_64453_fedora1212_68302_fedora12-1.i686.rpm</nowiki> wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/12/i586/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.8_64453_fedora12-1.i686.rpm</nowiki> wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/12/i686/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.8_64453_fedora12-1.i686.rpm</nowiki> wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/12/x86_64/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.8_64453_fedora1212_68302_fedora12-1.x86_64.rpm</nowiki>

* Import Download and import the GPG key: wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian/oracle_vbox.asc</nowiki> rpm --import oracle_vbox.asc

* Install VirtualBox. If you’re having issues here, see [[VirtualBox#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] section below: yum localinstall VirtualBox-3.2** Add yourself to the “vboxusers” group: install usermod -G vboxusers -localinstall a <yourusername>* ''(OPTIONAL)'' This will bring up the VirtualBox GUI on the HDA Desktop. Run and enjoy! VirtualBox === Update VirtualBox to Latest Version ===To update VirtualBoxto the latest version, you must stop the service:* Become privileged ('''root''' user): su -3 service vboxwebsrv stop* Depending on the Install Option you used originally will determine how you update. '''Option 1 (RPM):''' Download RPM from [http://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox.org] yum localinstall RPM-Name'''Option 2(Repo):''' yum update*Restart service: service vboxwebsrv start

=== [http://www.amahi.org/apps/phpvirtualbox phpVirtualBox] (Web-Based Access) ===* It has been packaged for Amahi and is currently in ''ALPHA'' testing. You will find the manual install steps [[PhpVirtualBox|here]]. === Portable VirtualBox On for Windows XP/Vista/7 Host ===

=== [httpTroubleshooting ===* Applies to 32-bit machines ONLY.* Having issues with install, check to see if you have the PAE kernel: uname -r* If it returns something like ''2.6.31.5-127.fc12.i686.PAE'', do the following: yum install -y kernel-PAE-devel-2.6.31.5-127.fc12.i686 /etc/www.amahiinit.orgd/apps/phpvirtualbox phpVirtualBox] ===vboxdrv setup VirtualBox* The application has been packaged for Amahi and is currently in testingVirtualBox should now work. 

'''NOTE:''' See [[Amahi_on_VirtualBox|Amahi on VirtualBox]] for detailed guidance on installing Amahion a virtual machine (VM).