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===[http://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox] for Fedora 12 Host===
 
===[http://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox] for Fedora 12 Host===
 
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=== Install Option 1 (VirtualBox Repo) ===
 
=== Install Option 1 (VirtualBox Repo) ===
 
* Become privileged ('''root''' user):
 
* Become privileged ('''root''' user):
{{Code|su -}}
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su -
 
* Install the VirtualBox repo:
 
* Install the VirtualBox repo:
{{Code|<nowiki>wget http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/virtualbox.repo && cp virtualbox.repo /etc/yum.repos.d/</nowiki>}}
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<nowiki>wget http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/virtualbox.repo && cp virtualbox.repo /etc/yum.repos.d/</nowiki>
 
* Enable the new repo:
 
* Enable the new repo:
{{Code|yum clean all
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yum clean all
yum update}}
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yum update
 
* Add dependencies:
 
* Add dependencies:
{{Code|yum install dkms gcc}}
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yum install dkms gcc
 
* Install VirtualBox.  If you’re having issues here, see [[VirtualBox#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] section below:
 
* Install VirtualBox.  If you’re having issues here, see [[VirtualBox#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] section below:
{{Code|yum install -y VirtualBox-3.2}}
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yum install -y VirtualBox-3.2
 
* Add yourself to the “vboxusers” group:
 
* Add yourself to the “vboxusers” group:
{{Code|usermod -G vboxusers -a <yourusername>}}
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usermod -G vboxusers -a <yourusername>
 
* ''(OPTIONAL)''  This will bring up the VirtualBox GUI on the HDA Desktop. Run and enjoy!
 
* ''(OPTIONAL)''  This will bring up the VirtualBox GUI on the HDA Desktop. Run and enjoy!
{{Code|VirtualBox}}
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VirtualBox
  
  
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=== Install Option 2 (VirtualBox RPM) ===
 
=== Install Option 2 (VirtualBox RPM) ===
 
* Become privileged ('''root''' user):
 
* Become privileged ('''root''' user):
{{Code|su -}}
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su -
 
* Download the applicable RPM for your system (32- or 64-bit):
 
* Download the applicable RPM for your system (32- or 64-bit):
{{Code|wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.12/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.12_68302_fedora12-1.i686.rpm</nowiki>}}
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wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.12/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.12_68302_fedora12-1.i686.rpm</nowiki>
{{Code|wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.12/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.12_68302_fedora12-1.x86_64.rpm</nowiki>}}
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wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.12/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.12_68302_fedora12-1.x86_64.rpm</nowiki>
  
 
* Download and import the GPG key:
 
* Download and import the GPG key:
{{Code|wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian/oracle_vbox.asc</nowiki>
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wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian/oracle_vbox.asc</nowiki>
rpm --import oracle_vbox.asc}}
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rpm --import oracle_vbox.asc
 
* Add dependencies:
 
* Add dependencies:
{{Code|yum install dkms gcc}}
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yum install dkms gcc
 
* Install VirtualBox.  If you’re having issues here, see [[VirtualBox#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] section below:
 
* Install VirtualBox.  If you’re having issues here, see [[VirtualBox#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] section below:
{{Code|yum localinstall VirtualBox-3.2*}}
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yum localinstall VirtualBox-3.2*
 
* Add yourself to the “vboxusers” group:
 
* Add yourself to the “vboxusers” group:
{{Code|usermod -G vboxusers -a <yourusername>}}
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usermod -G vboxusers -a <yourusername>
 
* ''(OPTIONAL)'' This will bring up the VirtualBox GUI on the HDA Desktop.  Run and enjoy!
 
* ''(OPTIONAL)'' This will bring up the VirtualBox GUI on the HDA Desktop.  Run and enjoy!
{{Code|VirtualBox}}
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VirtualBox
  
 
=== Update VirtualBox to Latest Version ===
 
=== Update VirtualBox to Latest Version ===
 
To update VirtualBox to the latest version, you must stop the service:
 
To update VirtualBox to the latest version, you must stop the service:
 
* Become privileged ('''root''' user):
 
* Become privileged ('''root''' user):
{{Code|su -
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su -
service vboxwebsrv stop}}
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service vboxwebsrv stop
 
* Depending on the Install Option you used originally will determine how you update.   
 
* 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]   
 
'''Option 1 (RPM):'''  Download RPM from [http://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox.org]   
{{Code|yum localinstall RPM-Name}}
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yum localinstall RPM-Name
 
'''Option 2 (Repo):'''   
 
'''Option 2 (Repo):'''   
{{Code|yum update}}
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yum update
 
* Restart service:
 
* Restart service:
{{Code|service vboxwebsrv start}}
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service vboxwebsrv start
  
 
=== [http://www.amahi.org/apps/phpvirtualbox phpVirtualBox] (Web-Based Access) ===
 
=== [http://www.amahi.org/apps/phpvirtualbox phpVirtualBox] (Web-Based Access) ===
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* Applies to 32-bit machines ONLY.
 
* Applies to 32-bit machines ONLY.
 
* Having issues with install, check to see if you have the PAE kernel:
 
* Having issues with install, check to see if you have the PAE kernel:
  uname -r
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uname -r
 
* If it returns something like ''2.6.31.5-127.fc12.i686.PAE'', do the following:
 
* 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
 
  yum install -y kernel-PAE-devel-2.6.31.5-127.fc12.i686

Latest revision as of 03:26, 23 June 2020

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VirtualBox for Fedora 12 Host

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 3.2.12 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.

There are two options for install:

  1. 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.
  2. 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 -
  • Install the VirtualBox repo:
wget http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/virtualbox.repo && cp virtualbox.repo /etc/yum.repos.d/
  • Enable the new repo:
yum clean all

yum update

  • Add dependencies:
yum install dkms gcc
  • Install VirtualBox. If you’re having issues here, see Troubleshooting section below:
yum install -y 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


NOTE: See 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 (32- or 64-bit):
wget http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.12/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.12_68302_fedora12-1.i686.rpm
wget http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.12/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.12_68302_fedora12-1.x86_64.rpm
  • Download and import the GPG key:
wget http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian/oracle_vbox.asc

rpm --import oracle_vbox.asc

  • Add dependencies:
yum install dkms gcc
  • Install VirtualBox. If you’re having issues here, see Troubleshooting section below:
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 VirtualBox.org

yum localinstall RPM-Name

Option 2 (Repo):

yum update
  • Restart service:
service vboxwebsrv start

phpVirtualBox (Web-Based Access)

  • It has been packaged for Amahi and is currently in ALPHA testing. You will find the manual install steps here.

Portable VirtualBox for Windows XP/Vista/7 Host

Troubleshooting

  • 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/init.d/vboxdrv setup
VirtualBox
  • VirtualBox should now work.


NOTE: See Amahi on VirtualBox for detailed guidance on installing Amahi on a virtual machine (VM).