How to Set Up a Lightweight LAMP VM

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Create a virtual machine in VirtualBox by following the procedure below.

   Remember to use this configuration only. ,, Choose the distribution using the version selector.
   
   If you're using Damn Small Linux, click on "other Linux". , If you're running VirtualBox on a computer with 1 GB RAM, allocate 512 MB.
   
   However, the performance may suffer. ,,, Allocate 8-10GB of hard drive space for the Virtual Machine. ,,,, Choose the Damn Small Linux ISO and click OK. , Click on the network menu, and under adapter 1, select bridged adapter. ,, Close the settings menu.
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   Step 2: Click on the 'New' button to start the Virtual Machine creation wizard.

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   Step 3: Name your Virtual Machine and choose Linux.

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   Step 4: Allocate 1 GB of RAM to the machine.

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   Step 5: Choose 'Create a hard disk now' as your hard disk configuration.

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   Step 6: Choose 'VirtualBox Disk Image' as your hard disk type.

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   Step 7: Select the fixed size radio button and click next.

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   Step 8: Wait for the hard disk to be created

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   Step 9: and finish the wizard.

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    Step 10: Click on the Settings button after selecting the Virtual Machine you just created.

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    Step 11: In the storage menu

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    Step 12: click on the add new button denoted by a floppy with a plus sign on it.

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    Step 13: Click on add CD/DVD device and select choose disk.

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    Step 14: Configure the network adapter.

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    Step 15: Under the USB menu

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    Step 16: disable the USB controller.

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    Step 17: Click on the Audio menu and disable Audio.

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