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===[http://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox] for Fedora 12 Host===
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This is a step by step tutorial on how to get VirtualBox 3 up and running on Fedora 12. Specifically, this guide was written using the VirtualBox 3.2.10 12 version and an i386 CPU (32-bit), but should work with all versions. It can be adapted to upcoming versions and different CPUs (64-bit). The folks at VirtualBox have made it easy to install for Fedora users and I’m going to show you how in a few easy steps. Right, open a terminal window and let’s get to it…it.
There are two options for install: <br /># '''VirtualBox repo:''' If you are selective or do not install Fedora updates, this is not the option for you. It will result in installation of ALL Fedora updates that your HDA requires.<br /># '''VirtualBox RPM:''' This will only install the RPM and any required dependencies or dependency updates your HDA requires. It is much faster and will not force ALL Fedora updates like Option 1. === Install Option 1 (VirtualBox Repo) ===
* Become privileged ('''root''' user):
su -
* Enable the new repo:
yum clean all
yum update* Add dependencies: yum updateinstall dkms gcc* Install VirtualBox (along with a few other required packages). If you’re having issues here, try installing '''''kernel-PAE-devel''''' firstsee [[VirtualBox#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] section below: yum install -y VirtualBox-3.2 dkms gcc
* Add yourself to the “vboxusers” group:
usermod -G vboxusers -a <yourusername>
* ''(OPTIONAL)'' This will bring up the VirtualBox GUI on the HDA Desktop. Run and enjoy!
VirtualBox
'''NOTE:''' See [http://www.derekhildreth.com/blog/how-to-install-virtualbox-3-on-fedora-12-tutorial/ how-to-install-virtualbox-3-on-fedora-12-tutorial] for more info.
=== Install Option 2 (VirtualBox RPM) ===
* Become privileged ('''root''' user):
su -
* Download the applicable RPM for your system from the list below: wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/12/i386/VirtualBox(32-3.2or 64-3.2.8_64453_fedora12-1.i686.rpm</nowiki>bit): wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/12/i486/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.8_64453_fedora12-1.i686.rpm</nowiki> wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/12/i586/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.8_64453_fedora1212_68302_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>
* Download and import the GPG key:
wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian/oracle_vbox.asc</nowiki>
* Add dependencies:
yum install dkms gcc
* Install VirtualBox. If you’re having issues here, see [[VirtualBox#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] section below: install --yum localinstall VirtualBox-3.2*
* Add yourself to the “vboxusers” group:
usermod -G vboxusers -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 VirtualBox to the latest version, you must stop the service:
* Become privileged ('''root''' user):
su -
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 for Windows XP/Vista/7 Host ===
* [http://coffeeonthekeyboard.com/how-to-install-virtualbox-guest-additions-in-fedora-12-332/ How to Install VirtualBox Guest Additions in Fedora 12] has additional info that might be helpful.
=== Web Front End ([http://www.amahi.org/apps/phpvirtualbox phpVirtualBox]) Troubleshooting ===* The application has been packaged for Amahi and is currently in ''ALPHA'' testingApplies to 32-bit machines ONLY. * If you want to Having issues with install it manually, follow check to see if you have the steps below:* From the Amahi Applications tab, create a web app called '''phpvb'''.* Become root userPAE kernel: su uname -r* Download and extract the source file: cd /var/hda/web-apps/phpvb wget <nowiki>http://codeIf it returns something like ''2.google6.com/p/phpvirtualbox/downloads/detail?name=phpvirtualbox-031.5.zip&can=2&q=</nowiki> unzip phpvirtualbox-0127.5fc12.zip mv phpvirtualbox-0i686.5/* html chown -R apache:users html* Edit PAE'''''/var/hda/web-apps/phpvb/html/config.php''''' and change the values below to your user name and password (must be the same user name as added to the ''vboxusers'' group durig VirtualBox install): var $username = 'ian'; var $password = 'pass';* (''OPTIONAL'') To enable automatic start on reboot, exit '''root''' user and edit crontab for your user (''whoami'' will display do the current user name)following: whoami crontab yum install -y kernel-eand add the following line. (to save, enter ''':''' followed by '''wq'''): @reboot /usr/bin/vboxwebsrv PAE-b devel-2.6.31.5-logfile /dev/null >/dev/null* Start the service:127.fc12.i686 /usretc/bininit.d/vboxwebsrv -b --logfile /dev/null >/dev/nullvboxdrv setup* That's it. You should now be able to access VirtualBox from your browser at <nowiki>http://phpvb</nowiki>. It will restart automatically on reboot as well.* Refer to [http://code.google.com/p/phpvirtualbox/wiki/Installation phpVirtualBox Installation] for additional guidanceVirtualBox should now work.
'''NOTE:''' See [[Amahi_on_VirtualBox|Amahi on VirtualBox]] for detailed guidance on installing Amahi on a virtual machine (VM).
