Installing the Hypervisor

What is Linux?

Linux is an operating system, just like Windows and MacOS. Many people use Linux because is open source. This means you can look at the source code and modify it, customizing it to your hearts content.It is also secure, reliable, and most importantly, 100% free!

Getting started

Although this might seem complicated, Linux is actually very easy to install. There are many ways to run Linux, however one of the easiest ways is using a VM or virtual machine. A virtual machine is basically a computer within a computer. In order to use a virtual machine, you need a hypervisor. Hypervisors allocate system resources to the virtual machine and serve as the communication point between the VM and the host computer.
Start by installing a VM. There are many choices regarding VM hypervisors, however, today, we will be using Virtual Box. Go to https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads and download the executable file for your host platform.

Follow the recommended settings.

It will give you a warning about disconnecting your network temporarily. You can ignore that and proceed with the installation process.

Congratulations! You just installed a hypervisor! Next, find out how to download and install a virtual machine.

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