How to Install VirtualBox on Fedora Server Latest

VirtualBox is an open-source virtualization software that enables users to run multiple operating systems (OS) on a single machine. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to install VirtualBox on Fedora Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing VirtualBox on Fedora, ensure that you have the following:

  • A Fedora Server Latest machine
  • A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Add VirtualBox Repository

The first step is to add the VirtualBox repository to the Fedora Server. Run the below command to add the VirtualBox repository:

sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo=https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/virtualbox.repo

Step 2: Install Required Packages

After adding the VirtualBox repository, you will need to install the required packages by running the following command:

sudo dnf install binutils gcc make patch libgomp glibc-headers glibc-devel kernel-headers kernel-devel dkms

Step 3: Install VirtualBox

Now, you can install VirtualBox on your Fedora Server by running the following command:

sudo dnf install VirtualBox-6.1

Step 4: Start the VirtualBox Service

After installing VirtualBox, start its service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start vboxdrv.service

To ensure that the VirtualBox service starts automatically at boot time, run:

sudo systemctl enable vboxdrv.service

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed VirtualBox on Fedora Server Latest. You can now create and run virtual machines on your Fedora Server.