How to Open Terminal in Ubuntu VirtualBox

Connecting to the VM over SSH and using the command line is a crucial part of working with an Ubuntu virtual machine in VirtualBox. Before you dive deeper, ensure that you have VMware Tools installed. There are two ways to install VMware Tools: remotely via SSH or directly on the Ubuntu VM console via Ubuntu terminal.

In this tutorial, we will be focusing on installing VMware Tools using the command line interface. This process is applicable to Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS and later versions. Additionally, VMware VMs running with v12+ of VMware Workstation Player, VMware Workstation, or ESXi are also compatible with this method.

To follow along with this tutorial, you will need a VMware VM running Ubuntu 14.04.4 LTS or greater. Make sure to have the following set up:

With these requirements in place, we can begin our step-by-step guide on how to install VMware Tools on Ubuntu using the command line.

Step 1: Power Up Your VM

Firstly, power up your virtual machine (VM) and ensure that you are logged in as the root user. You can do this by clicking on the 'Start' button and selecting the VM from the list of available operating systems.

Step 2: Check VMware vSphere for Ease of Management

After powering up your VM, it is recommended to check out VMware vSphere, which offers a range of features designed to ease management and enhance your VM's capabilities. This will help streamline your workflow and make it easier to manage multiple virtual machines.

Step 3: Install VMware Tools on Ubuntu (Command Line)

To install VMware Tools on Ubuntu using the command line, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal in your VM by clicking on the 'Applications' menu and selecting 'Accessories' > 'Terminal.'

2. Type the command `sudo apt-get update` to update the package list.

3. Next, type the command `sudo apt-get install open-vm-tools` to install VMware Tools.

4. Once the installation is complete, restart your VM by typing the command `reboot`.

By following these steps, you should now have VMware Tools installed on your Ubuntu virtual machine using the command line interface. This will allow you to take full advantage of the features and functionality offered by VirtualBox.

Remember to always keep your VM software up-to-date to ensure optimal performance and security.

How to open terminal in ubuntu virtualbox