VirtualBox system requirements

Minimum Host System Requirements

Windows 10 (recommended)

Other supported host operating systems listed at https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch01.html#hostossupport.

16 GB RAM
Note

8GB RAM is needed for guest DeltaV host

64-Bit processor

200 GB hard drive free space dedicated to the virtual machine

SSD (Solid State Drive) recommended for optimal performance

1 physical NIC adapter with RJ45 jack, such as an internal NIC or a USB to Ethernet external port. Use of wireless network adapters is not supported.

1 USB2 port for the system identifier. A total of two USB ports will be needed if using a USB to Ethernet external port.

Note

By default, the VirtualBox environment takes exclusive control over the hardware virtualization technology (VT-x for Intel processors). This means you cannot run other virtualization environments (for example, Hyper-V) on the same computer without modifying the VirtualBox environment. Refer to the VirtualBox help system for details.

The BIOS of your host computer (where you are installing the VirtualBox environment) must have its virtualization technology features enabled.
  • For Intel processors, enable the following option:
    • Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

    Older processors might also require enabling the Execute Disable bit (also called eXecute Disable or XD) - specifically if the virtual machine will not run and a Guru Mediation error is displayed by VirtualBox.

  • For Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processors, enable the following options:
    • AMD Virtualization
    • Enhanced Virus Protection (also called the NX bit)

Downloads

There are three key files which will need to be downloaded to the laptop.

Always read the VirtualBox instructions and release notes when downloading their files. it is usual to expect to keep both the VirtualBox Windows Host software version and the Extension Pack version the same. Refer to the VirtualBox documentation for more information.

By downloading files from VirtualBox, you are agreeing to the VirtualBox terms and conditions. Please read the user manual and any bulletins or release notes provided by VirtualBox before proceeding.

Login Credentials (Guest Operating System)

User: Emerson

Password: DeltaVE1

Important

You are prompted to change the password after you first log in to the virtual machine. Create a new password then. Do not reuse the default password.

Guest Machine Operating System Licensing

You must license the operating system of the guest (virtual) machine. The virtual machine does not come with any operating system licenses.

Refer to Microsoft for licensing of the virtual machine's operating system.