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=== Minimum Sizing Requirements=== | === Minimum Sizing Requirements=== | ||
If you have downloaded the ISO file, you will need to first create a virtual machine that meets the following minimum requirements: | If you have downloaded the ISO file, you will need to first create a virtual machine that meets the following minimum requirements: | ||
− | * | + | * 1 GB base memory size |
* a virtual disk ''' ''at least 15 GB in size'' ''' to hold the operating system and swap | * a virtual disk ''' ''at least 15 GB in size'' ''' to hold the operating system and swap | ||
* a bridged adapter | * a bridged adapter | ||
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[[File:VirtualBox-Memory-Size.png|thumb|360px|'''Figure 2.7c: Select the Amount of Memory Reserved for the Virtual Machine''']] | [[File:VirtualBox-Memory-Size.png|thumb|360px|'''Figure 2.7c: Select the Amount of Memory Reserved for the Virtual Machine''']] | ||
− | The base memory size must be changed to '''''at least | + | The base memory size must be changed to '''''at least 1024 MB. If you wish to use ZFS, it will need to be at least 2048 MB.'' ''' If your system has more RAM, use more. Any number within the green area is considered a safe value by VirtualBox, meaning it should not slow down your computer too much. When finished, click "Next." |
==== Select Virtual Hard Disk ==== | ==== Select Virtual Hard Disk ==== | ||
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While using a virtual environment allows you to test an operating system without affecting what else is currently installed on the system, there are some things to be aware of when using VirtualBox. | While using a virtual environment allows you to test an operating system without affecting what else is currently installed on the system, there are some things to be aware of when using VirtualBox. | ||
− | + | If the installer program fails to load, try increasing the amount of RAM in the virtual machine. The bare minimum is 1024 MB, but increasing this value to 2048 MB or higher will sometimes allow an unbootable ISO to boot into the installer. | |
− | If the installation fails | + | If the installation fails and you would like to review the installation log, right-click the virtual machine window and select xterm from the menu. You can now type <code>more /tmp/pc-sysinstall.log</code> to review the log. |
− | Ctrl-f (right | + | Ctrl-f (right ctrl key only) will toggle the virtual machine window in and out of full-screen mode. |
[[Category:Handbook]] | [[Category:Handbook]] | ||
[[Category:Installing GhostBSD]] | [[Category:Installing GhostBSD]] |