From: Chris Koeritz Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 03:01:57 +0000 (-0500) Subject: tasty final edits from jon session X-Git-Tag: 2.140.101^2~1^2~11 X-Git-Url: https://feistymeow.org/gitweb/?p=feisty_meow.git;a=commitdiff_plain;h=8edc70a1243d10098899c7d048f29d083c373d8f tasty final edits from jon session the many scribbled notes are now included in this version of the document, as well as a lot of cleanup and better formatting. --- diff --git a/production/sites/cakelampvm.com/docs/manual/cakelampvm_guide_v002.html b/production/sites/cakelampvm.com/docs/manual/cakelampvm_guide_v002.html index 1b2f9b54..d3d06268 100644 --- a/production/sites/cakelampvm.com/docs/manual/cakelampvm_guide_v002.html +++ b/production/sites/cakelampvm.com/docs/manual/cakelampvm_guide_v002.html @@ -69,22 +69,22 @@ meow
  1. Download and install virtualbox: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
    2. -
  2. Install the extension pack for virtualbox: This provides USB drivers - and other features.  This is installed on virtualbox itself, not on - the guests.
    3. +
  3. Install the extension pack for Virtualbox: This provides USB drivers + and other features.  This is installed on Virtualbox itself (on the + Host PC), not on the guests.
    1. Download the extension pack at https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
      2. -
    2. Stop any running virtualbox vms.
      3. -
    3. Close virtualbox control panel.
      4. +
    4. Stop any running Virtualbox VMs.
      5. +
    5. Close the Virtualbox control panel.
    6. Double-click on the downloaded extensions package (in a file - explorer) and virtualbox should install it.
      7. + explorer) and Virtualbox should be launched to install it.
    -
  4. Run the virtualbox control panel.
    5. +
  5. Run the Virtualbox control panel.
  6. Download the cakelampvm guest vm package and unzip it.  Store the unzipped version in some appropriate place where you want the virtual machine to reside on your host's hard drive.
    7. -
  7. Add the guest VM to your list of VMs.  From the virtualbox menus, +
  8. Add the guest VM to your list of VMs.  From the Virtualbox menus, choose the "Machine" menu and select "Add".  Point the selector dialog at the cakelampvm folder you created above and open the cakelampvm.vbox file.
    9. @@ -92,11 +92,11 @@ meow machines.  Before starting it, perform the following network configuration sections.
-

Configure the Host-Only network on virtualbox

+

Configure the Host-Only network on Virtualbox

Configuring host-only networking for the VM makes the VM completely local to your machine.  The cakelampvm will not be accessible on the internet or from the LAN, and can only be accessed by your host PC.

-

Note: If the host-only or NAT network exist ahead of time, virtualbox may +

Note: If the host-only or NAT network exist ahead of time, Virtualbox may complain about them even if they have the correct configuration.  This can be corrected simply by opening the VM settings and selecting the appropriate network names again.

@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ meow

Additional information on host-only (and other) network adapter types is at: https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch06.html#network_nat_service

-

Configure the NAT Network on virtualbox

+

Configure the NAT Network on Virtualbox

The NAT (Network Address Translation) network allows the VM to get off of the machine and onto the internet safely.  It will use this interface for any communication off of the host machine.  Since the real IP @@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ meow nat net config

Starting up the VM

-

Using the virtualbox interface, you should now be able to start your +

Using the Virtualbox interface, you should now be able to start your virtual machine.  Virtualbox will complain if it detects any remaining configuration problems in the VM, but it should start normally.  The Linux boot sequence will show many lines of text, @@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ meow steps:

  1. Create a folder on the host that is to be shared.
    2. -
  2. Right-click on the vm in virtualbox manager and choose "Settings".
    3. +
  3. Right-click on the vm in Virtualbox manager and choose "Settings".
  4. In the "Shared Folders" tab of the settings, go to "Machine Folders".
  5. Click the folder plus icon to create a new share.
  6. Fill in the "Folder Path" on the host PC to the folder that will be @@ -440,7 +440,7 @@ meow

    Then, reboot the guest VM: sudo reboot

    Or, halt the guest VM: sudo shutdown -h now

    Using these commands is better than just cycling the power from the - virtualbox control panel.

    + Virtualbox control panel.



    @@ -450,13 +450,13 @@ meow

    Gritty Details

    This is the lowest level of plumbing for your VM.  Hopefully you will not need to engage with this section.  The most useful area here - is the one below about the "virtualbox guest additions", which you will + is the one below about the "Virtualbox guest additions", which you will probably need at some future point.  Oracle releases updates to the guest additions fairly regularly.

    Configuring the guest VM

    The guest VM should already be set up appropriately.  These steps are provided for reference and updates.

    -

    Set up virtualbox guest additions for the VM

    +

    Set up Virtualbox guest additions for the VM

    This procedure is needed if the guest provides an older or incompatible version of the guest additions (which have already been installed on the guest vm).  It may also be necessary when a new version of the guest @@ -469,17 +469,18 @@ meow
  7. On the guest VM, it may be necessary to mount the CD image that's now available:
    # sudo mount /dev/sr0 /media/cdrom
    +

    Linux will mention that the device is mounted "read-only".

  8. Since the VM currently has no windowing system installed, one must start the Guest Additions install manually:
    # cd /media/cdrom
    # sudo sh VBoxLinuxAdditions.run
    9. -
  9. This should install the guest additions.
    10. +
  10. The latest Virtualbox guest additions should now be installed.

Set up network adapters on guest VM

The network interfaces should already be configured on the guest within - the virtualbox configuration.  This is available by clicking on the - VM in the virtualbox manager and selecting "Settings".  These are the + the Virtualbox configuration.  This is available by clicking on the + VM in the Virtualbox manager and selecting "Settings".  These are the configuration settings used:

Adapter 1:
  Attached to: Host-only Adapter
@@ -498,11 +499,11 @@ meow

This is all work that should already have been done.  It is mentioned here just as breadcrumbs for a future vm builder.