Ubuntu 24.04, codenamed “Noble Numbat”,has been released and now you can explore Ubuntu with its enhanced security, improved desktop experience with GNOME 46, and other usability features in your virtual environment. Installing Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on VirtualBox lets you enjoy the latest features of Ubuntu while running it alongside your primary operating system. So what’re you waiting for? Let’s install it on VirtualBox.
How to Install Ubuntu 24.04 on VirtualBox?
To install Ubuntu 24.04 on VirtualBox, follow these steps:
Step 1: Download ISO Image
We can visit the Ubuntu’s official website and download the ISO image for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS:
Step 2: Create a Virtual Machine
Click on the highlighted “New” button to create a new virtual machine:
Let’s specify the machine name, select the ISO image, and hit the Next button to proceed with the virtual machine creation:
We can modify the username, password, and hostname to configure the unattended guest OS install:
After this, set the virtual machine’s hardware settings by specifying the RAM and CPU count:
Next, we create a virtual hard disk and specify the 25GB disk size:
Finally, review the configurations and press the Finish button to create a virtual machine:
Step 3: Set Up Network Settings
We can configure the network settings to ensure that the VM can communicate effectively with other devices on the network and perform the tasks appropriately. To do this, we navigate to the “Adapter 2” tab, check the “Enable Network Adapter” box, and then choose“host-only adapter” to allow access to the virtual machine from the host:
Step 5: Start the Virtual Machine
Now select the VM and click on the start button to run the virtual machine:
From the GNU GRUB menu, select the “Try or Install Ubuntu” option to install Ubuntu 24.04:
Step 6: Graphic Error
While installing Ubuntu, you may encounter the following error. Don’t pay attention to it; it will disappear automatically after some time:
Step 7: Customize Installation Settings
Now customize the installation settings according to your preferences. First, choose your language and press the next button:
After this, follow the on-screen instructions to customize the accessibility settings, keyboard layout, internet connection settings, and type of installation:
Then select the type of installation and applications that you would like to start with:
Optimize your computer by installing recommended proprietary software and hit the next button to proceed:
Step 8: Install Ubuntu 24.04
Now erase the disk and install Ubuntu from scratch on your selected disk:
Specify your name, machine name, username, and password, then hit the Next button to create your account:
Finally, select your timezone, review your choices, and then hit the “install” button to begin the installation:
The following screenshot shows that the installation process has begun:
The Ubuntu 24.04 is installed and ready to use; simply click on the “Restart now” button to complete the installation:
Step 9: Setup Additional Settings
After restarting the system, you’ll be navigated to the following window. Complete the setup process by following the on-screen instructions and start using it on VirtualBox without any hassles:
Congratulations! Ubuntu 24.04 is successfully installed.
Step 10: Verify Distribution Details
Let’s run the hostnamectl command without any argument to see the distribution details:
hostnamectl
The output shows that we’re using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on VirtualBox:
This sums up Ubuntu’s installation on VirtualBox.
Conclusion
To install Ubuntu 24.04 on VirtualBox, download the ISO from the official website, create a new VM, configure hardware and network settings, and follow the installation steps. After setup, restart the VM and complete the on-screen instructions to finalize the installation. In this article, we explained how to easily set up a virtual machine, configure its settings, and install Ubuntu 24.04 on it.
