Programming Languages: Virtual Machine Guide

Install VirtualBox

In order to run the VM, you will need to download the VirtualBox virtual machine software:

1. Visit the VirtualBox download page
2. On that page, find "VirtualBox 6.1.4 platform packages" and select your host machine type
3. Download and run the installer

Set up and customize the VM

You will now need to download and set up the virtual machine:

1. Download the virtual machine image
2. Run VirtualBox and go to File > Import Appliance
3. Choose Source: Local File System and then choose the path to the downloaded image
4. Click Next and Import to import the VM
5. Once the VM has been imported (this can take several minutes), you can customize it by clicking on the VM and going to Machine > Settings:
   • Under System > Motherboard, you can change the memory cap (to improve performance)
   • Under System > Processor, you can change the number of processors (to improve performance)
   • Under Display > Screen, you can change the scale factor on the display to match your screen's pixel density
   • Under Shared Folders, you can create folders that are shared between the host machine and the VM (to simplify saving/loading files)

If you choose to change the memory or processors for the VM, be sure your physical host machine has the necessary resources available.