Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of GECTutorialVMInstructions

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10/20/12 18:23:32 (12 years ago)

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Jeanne Ohren

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+== Where can I find the GEC15 tutorial VM image? ==
+
+  - The tutorial VM can be downloaded from [https://www.planet-lab.org/GEC15]
+  - Password for logging in to the VM will be handed out at the tutorial.
+
+== Installing the VM ==
+
+1. Install !VirtualBox
+
+    Download the !VirtualBox software from http://www.virtualbox.org.
+
+    If you already have !VirtualBox installed on your machine, make sure it is version 4.1.18 or above.
+
+2. Download !VirtualBox VM image for tutorials
+
+    Download the !VirtualBox VM image (GEC15_Tutorials.ova) from the website [https://www.planet-lab.org/GEC15/]
+
+3. Install the GEC15_Tutorials.ova virtual machine image
+
+    Start up !VirtualBox, select File->Import Appliance..., and follow the
+    instructions.    Accept the default VM settings during the import.
+
+    To run the virtual machine, go to the Oracle VM !VirtualBox Manager window, select the VM and click the
+    green arrow labeled Start at the top of this window.
+
+    If the install was successful, you should see the logon screen for
+    the Ubuntu OS.
+
+
+== Using Shared Folders ==
+
+If you need to transfer files from your host machine/laptop, the easiest way is typically using Shared Folders.
+Follow these steps to set up a shared folder on your VM.
+
+1. Go to the !VirtualBox "Devices" menu and select "Shared Folders..."
+
+2. Click on the "Add" button on the right (looks like a folder with a plus sign).
+
+3. Select the path of the folder you would like to share with your VM.
+
+4. Enter the name you would like to give this shared folder in "Folder Name:" (e.g. myshared)
+
+5. Click on "OK" in the Add Shares window
+
+6. Click on "OK" in the Shared Folders window
+
+7. Create the directory where you would like you shared folder mounted (e.g. /media/shared):  
+{{{
+sudo mkdir /media/shared
+}}}
+
+8. Mount the shared folder:  
+{{{
+sudo mount -t vboxsf myshared /media/shared
+}}}
+
+You should now be able to access your folder at /media/shared.