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+title = "Installing: Creating a VirtualBox Virtual Machine"
+MenuTitle = "VirtualBox VMs"
+Description = "Simple instructions to create and configure a virtual machine for Project Trident."
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+
+## Virtualization
+
+A virtualized environment allows users to test drive an operating system without overwriting the current operating system.
+This is an excellent way to test drive an operating system, determine hardware support, or try multiple operating system versions.
+Virtualization software creates a Virtual Machine (VM), a software-created computer environment that can install and run an operating system.
+The only limitation to virtualization is the system hardware.
+The virtual environment operating system can run slowly if the host computer has limited amounts CPU and RAM.
+Closing other non-essential applications on the host computer can free more CPU and RAM for the virtual machine.
+
+### Quickstart
+
+Trident Guest Virtual Machine (VM) Recommendations:
+
+- **Operating System**: *BSD*
+- **Version**: *FreeBSD (64-bit)*
+- **CPUs**: *1+*
+- **Memory**: *2048 MB* minimum, *4096 MB* recommended
+- **Disk Space**: *15 GB* minimum, *20 GB+* recommended
+
+### VirtualBox
+
+VirtualBox is a popular virtualization software available for Project Trident.
+Installing VirtualBox through the AppCafe or typing `sudo pkg install virtualbox-ose` on the command line installs all required dependencies.
+Installing the *virtualbox-ose-additions* package (also known as VirtualBox Guest Additions) can greatly improve the performance of Project Trident or other guest operating systems.
+The guest additions add mouse pointer integration, shared folders between the host and guest (depending on the guest OS), improved video support, and a shared clipboard.
+
+VirtualBox does not currently support the shared folders feature with a Project Trident guest.
+To share files between the host and a Project Trident guest, use an NFS share.
+
+Please see the [VirtualBox website](https://www.virtualbox.org/) for additional information.
+The [VirtualBox Guest Additions](http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch04.html) page has support information and usage instructions.
+
+Using VirtualBox on a Project Trident host requires opening **Control Panel > Users > Groups**, adding user accounts to the **vboxusers** group, and logging out and in again.
+
+### Creating a Virtual Machine for a Project Trident Install
+
+This section describes how to prepare VirtualBox for an installation of Project Trident using an *.iso* file.
+
+Install VirtualBox on the host system, download a Project Trident ISO from [the website](https://www.Trident.org/downloads/),  and create a new virtual machine to install Project Trident as a guest OS.
+Configure the virtual machine (VM) for a Project Trident guest:
+
+- Assign memory to the VM: 4 GB is recommended, but the system can run slowly with 2 GB.
+- Create a 30-50 GB virtual disk for the guest operating system and any downloaded software.
+  Adjust the virtual disk size as necessary to match the intended use for the operating system, but the virtual disk should not be less than 15 GB.
+- Open the settings for the VM after it is created and set the network adapter to be *bridged*.
+  This will allow the guest operating system to connect to the Internet through the host system.
+
+Start VirtualBox to begin creating the VM.
+
+![VirtualBox Menu](images/virtualbox-welcome.png)
+
+Click *New* to start the new virtual machine wizard.
+
+![Create Virtual Machine - Name, Type, and Version](images/virtualbox-name-os.png)
+
+Enter a descriptive name for the virtual machine.
+Open the **Operating System** drop-down menu and select *BSD*.
+In the **Version** drop-down menu, select *FreeBSD (64 bit)*.
+Click *Next*.
+
+![Virtual Machine Reserved Memory](images/vitualbox-memory-size.png)
+
+The base memory size must be changed to **at least 2048 MB.**
+Assigning more RAM improves the guest operating system performance.
+Any number within the green area is considered a "safe" value by VirtualBox and should not impact the host computer performance.
+When finished, click *Next*.
+
+![Virtual Hard Drive - New or Existing](images/virtualbox-virtual-hard-disk-new-existing.png)
+
+This section is for allocating host computer disk space to the guest operating system or creating a virtual hard drive.
+Using the default choices is generally recommended.
+Click *Create* to configure the virtual hard disk.
+An existing virtual disk can be reused by selecting *Use an existing virtual hard drive file* from the drop-down menu.
+Create as many virtual drives as desired.
+Consider reusing existing virtual hard drives to save space on the physical hard drive.
+
+![Hard Drive Type](images/virtualbox-virtual-hard-disk-type.png)
+
+Select *VDI* and click *Next*.
+
+![Storage Type](images/virtualbox-virtual-hard-disk-storage.png)
+
+Choose whether to have *Dynamically allocated* or *Fixed size* storage.
+*Dynamically allocated* uses disk space as needed until it reaches a specified maximum size.
+The *Fixed size* option reserved physical space from the physical hard disk, regardless if the virtual machine uses the space.
+Choose *Dynamically allocated* when physical disk space is a concern.
+Choose *Fixed size* when space is not a concern, as it allows the virtual machine to run slightly faster.
+Click *Next*.
+
+![Virtual Disk - File Name and Size](images/virtualbox-virtual-hard-disk-location-size.png)
+
+Set the virtual disk size or upper limit.
+When installing Project Trident as the virtual machine guest OS, set the size to at least **20 GB**.
+Set the size to a minimum **50 GB** when planning to use the virtual machine more extensively.
+Whatever size is set, be sure the computer has enough free disk space to accommodate the virtual disk size.
+Use the folder icon to choose a directory with sufficient space to hold the virtual disk.
+
+Click *Create* to finish the process and return to the main screen.
+
+![New Virtual Machine "Project Trident VM"](images/virtualbox-dashboard-trident-vm.png)
+
+Configure a bridged network to enable internet access for the virtual machine.
+Right-click the virtual machine and go to Settings --\> Network.
+Open the **Attached to** drop-down menu and select *Bridged Adapter*.
+The interface **Name** is automatically detected or can be chosen from the drop-down menu.
+
+![VirtualBox Bridged Adapter Example Configuration](images/virtualbox-bridged-adapter.png)
+
+Now configure the VM to use the ISO installation media previously downloaded.
+Click the **Storage** tab in the VM **Settings** menu.
+Look for the *Empty* optical drive entry in the **Storage Devices** menu and highlight it.
+In the **Attributes** panel, confirm the **Optical Drive** drop-down menu is set to *IDE Secondary Master*, click the **Disk** icon and select *Choose Virtual Optical Disk File...*.
+
+![Virtual Machine Add ISO](images/virtualbox-add-iso.png)
+
+Browse to the ISO location and select it.
+The ISO name is added to the **Storage Devices** window.
+Click **OK** to return to the VirtualBox dashboard.
+
+Project Trident is now ready to be installed into the virtual machine as a guest OS.
+Highlight the virtual machine and click **Start**.
+A new window opens and shows the startup process.
+Wait for the VM to boot from the ISO and continue to install Project Trident.
+
+> **Note:**
+>
+> If the installer GUI doesn't appear to load after configuring the virtual machine, try enabling **EFI**.
+> Go to Settings --\> System --\> Motherboard and set **Enable EFI (special OSes only)**