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Installing Debian on Ubuntu via VirtualBox

Installing Debian on Ubuntu via VirtualBox
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29.03.2024
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Hostman Team
Technical writer

In the world of Linux distributions, the connection between Debian and Ubuntu is a remarkable combination of reliability, variety, and use. While both Debian and Ubuntu are capable operating systems in their own right, the ability to install Debian atop Ubuntu opens up a world of possibilities, providing users with a distinct set of features and benefits that distinguish it from other solutions.

In this article, deep dive into how to install Debian on Ubuntu and how the two well-known distributions work together seamlessly. Discover the benefits and advantages of this hybrid architecture, which provides users with unrivaled customization, software diversity, and system reliability.

Prerequisites

  • System running in Ubuntu
  • User with Root access on the terminal
  • At least 10GB disk space (recommended 20GB)
  • At least 512 GB RAM (recommended 4GB)
  • Debian ISO file (will be described below)
  • VirtualBox (will be described below)

Once all requirements are met, proceed with installation.

Installing VirtualBox

  1. Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu.

Access the terminal and update the package index.

sudo apt-get update

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  1. Run the below command to install and type yes or y to proceed.

sudo apt-get install virtualbox

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  1. Check if installation was successful by running the command:

sudo dpkg -l virtualbox

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Or login to Ubuntu Desktop and look for VirtualBox on the application search box.

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After successful installation of VirtualBox, it is now ready to install Debian.

Installing Debian with VirtualBox

To install Debian, follow the instruction below:

  1. Download the Debian ISO file on official website of Debian: https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/iso-dvd/. Wait for download to finish.

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  1. Launch the VirtualBox and click New.

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  1. Create the Debian machine and name it.

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  1. Allocate the required memory and click Next.

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  1. Select the hard disk file type and click Next.

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  1. Choose if the hard disk is dynamically or fixed sized then click Next.

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  1. Allocate the required size of disk and click Create.

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  1. Validate details and click start to proceed with installation.

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  1. Locate the Debian ISO file that has been downloaded on the previous step.

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Select your Debian ISO file.

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Click Start.

  1. Follow the instruction prompt.

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  1. Reply to the system's prompts such as selecting the language and location.

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  1. Wait for the installation to complete. Once done, it will look like below. 

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Debian installation is successful.

Conclusion

As technology advances and user expectations increase, Debian and Ubuntu's collaboration paves the road for open-source innovation and excellence. Embracing this synergy not only improves individual users' capacities, but it also adds to the global advancement of Linux-based solutions. Hostman allows you to launch a server for as low as $4 per month, in case you were wondering.

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