1. VirtualBox and Rocky Linux 9 Download
To establish a virtualization environment, you need Oracle VirtualBox and the installation image for Rocky Linux 9.
1.1. Download Oracle VirtualBox
Download and install the latest version of VirtualBox appropriate for your host OS from the official website.
- Download Link: Oracle VirtualBox Download Page
1.2. Download Rocky Linux 9 ISO
For a server environment setup, the Minimal Install ISO is generally recommended. The DVD ISO includes more packages.
- Download Link: Rocky Linux Official Download
- Recommended Image: DVD ISO or Minimal ISO for x86_64 architecture.
1.3. System Requirements
The following resources are minimally required for a Rocky Linux 9 server environment:
- CPU: 2 Cores or higher
- RAM: 2 GB or higher
- HDD: 20 GB or higher (Dynamic allocation possible)