Setting up a virtual infrastructure

To set up a virtual infrastructure, you will require open source software such as Oracle VirtualBox and Vagrant to automate virtual machine creation for you. Make sure you have the following software installed and working correctly on your host machine. The installation processes of the software are beyond the scope of this book; you can follow their respective documentation in order to get them installed and working correctly.

Getting ready

You will need the following software to get started:

  • Oracle VirtualBox: This is an open source virtualization software package for host machines based on x86 and AMD64/Intel64. It supports Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Apple MAC OSX host operating systems. Make sure it's installed ...

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