prepare-vm.tex

\chapter{Prepare the virtual machine}


This chapter explains how to prepare a single virtual machine running
Ubuntu 20.04~LTS amd64 to run TestManager, DLS, and a test server.
This means that a single virtual machine will replace the three computers
described in Figure \ref{fig:architecture}, which makes the tutorial easier.


\section{Creating the virtual machine}

Create a virtual machine with VirtualBox using the following settings:
\begin{itemize}
\item vCPU: 1
\item RAM: 4 GB
\item vDisk: 20 GB
\item Guest OS: Ubuntu 64-bit
\end{itemize}


Download \texttt{ubuntu-20.04-desktop-amd64.iso} from
\url{https://www.ubuntu.com}
and install it in your new virtual machine.

Select a minimal installation with only a web browser and basic utilities
to save disk space.


\subsubsection{Notes}

\begin{note}
\begin{itemize}
\item For a first installation, it is recommended to use exactly the same
  distribution as this guide to avoid any distribution issues.
\item For simplicity, all the components will be installed on the same host,
  but the server and client can of course run on different machines.
\end{itemize}
\end{note}


\begin{figure}[h!]
  \includegraphics[width=\textwidth]{genpicts/ubuntu-vm.eps}
  \caption{Ubuntu 20.04 LTS amd64 in VirtualBox}
  \label{fig:ubuntu-vm}
\end{figure}