Course Overview:
The Oracle VM VirtualBox course provides comprehensive training on installing, configuring, and managing virtual machines using VirtualBox. It covers essential features of the platform, including virtual machine creation, networking, storage management, and advanced settings.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Oracle VM VirtualBox
- Overview of virtualization and its benefits
- Introduction to Oracle VM VirtualBox and its key features
- Comparison with other virtualization platforms
- Installing Oracle VM VirtualBox
- Downloading and installing VirtualBox on various operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Installing VirtualBox Extension Pack
- Initial configuration of VirtualBox settings
- Creating and Managing Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Creating a new VM using VirtualBox Manager
- Configuring VM settings (CPU, memory, storage, network)
- Installing and managing guest operating systems
- VirtualBox Networking
- Understanding networking modes (NAT, Bridged, Internal, Host-Only)
- Configuring virtual network adapters and virtual switches
- Managing network settings for VMs
- Storage Management in VirtualBox
- Configuring virtual hard disks (VDI, VMDK, VHD)
- Managing storage controllers and disk images
- Implementing snapshots for VM state preservation
- VM Configuration and Optimization
- Configuring and optimizing VM performance settings
- Using VirtualBox Guest Additions for enhanced functionality
- Managing VM resources (CPU, RAM, disk I/O)
- Advanced Features of VirtualBox
- Setting up and using VirtualBox Shared Folders
- Configuring and using VirtualBox USB support
- Implementing VirtualBox Cloning and VM templates
- Backup and Recovery
- Implementing backup strategies for VMs
- Restoring VMs from snapshots and backups
- Best practices for VM data protection
- Scripting and Automation
- Using VirtualBox command-line interface (CLI) and VBoxManage
- Automating VM creation and management with scripts
- Integrating VirtualBox with other automation tools
- Security and Best Practices
- Securing VirtualBox installations and VMs
- Managing user access and permissions
- Best practices for maintaining a secure virtual environment
- Troubleshooting and Support
- Common issues and troubleshooting techniques in VirtualBox
- Using VirtualBox logs and diagnostic tools
- Accessing support resources and community forums
- Final Assessment and Certification
- Review of course content and key concepts
- Practical assessment or project involving VM management
- Certification options and credentials for Oracle VM VirtualBox