How to create your own VPS Ubuntu server using virtual box

1. Install VirtualBox and Ubuntu ISO

1. Download VirtualBox:

   - Visit the VirtualBox website:https://www.virtualbox.org/ and download the latest version suitable for your operating system.

   - Install VirtualBox on your machine.

 

2.Download Ubuntu ISO:

   - Go to the Ubuntu website:https://ubuntu.com/download/and download the latest Ubuntu Server ISO file.

SCAN TO DOWNLOAD ALL SETUP FILES

CLICK DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO DOWNLOAD ALL SETUP FILES:

2. Create a New Virtual Machine

1. Open VirtualBox:

   - Click on "New" to create a new virtual machine.

2. Configure the Virtual Machine:

   - Name: Choose a name for your VM (e.g., "Ubuntu Server").

   - Type: Linux.

   - ISO: Browse to the location where you saved the Ubuntu ISO and select it.

   - Version: Ubuntu (64-bit).

   - Memory Size: Allocate at least 4 GB of RAM (4024 MB) or more, depending on your system.

   - Hard Disk: Create a new virtual hard disk with at least 50 GB of space.

3. Configure Port Forwarding in VirtualBox:

   - Open VirtualBox, select your VM, and go to "Settings."

   - Navigate to "Network" > "Advanced" > "Port Forwarding."

   - Add a new rule:

     - **Name:** SSH

     - **Protocol:** TCP

     - **Host Port:** 2222 (or another port of your choice)

     - **Guest Port:** 22 (this is the SSH port)

   - This setup allows you to SSH into your VM using `ssh username@localhost -p 2222`.

4. Install Ubuntu on the Virtual Machine

1. Start the Virtual Machine:

   - Select your VM and click "Start."

2. Install Ubuntu:

   - Follow the on-screen instructions to install Ubuntu .

   - During installation, you'll set up a username and password. Keep these credentials safe.

   - Configure network settings as needed. If you use DHCP, it will automatically assign an IP address.

3. Reboot the VM:

   - Once installation is complete, reboot the VM,

5.Configure SSH on Ubuntu

1. Log in to Ubuntu:

   - Use the username and password you created during the installation.

2. Update the System:

   - Run the following commands to update your system:

     sudo apt update

     sudo apt upgrade

3. Install SSH Server:

   - Install the SSH server using the following command:

     sudo apt install openssh-server

     sudo apt install net-tools

4. Check SSH Status:

   - Ensure that SSH is running:

     sudo systemctl status ssh

   - If it's not running, start it with:

     sudo systemctl start ssh

5.Find your IP type a command

ifconfig

6. Final Steps

1.Config SSH

cd /etc/ssh

ls

sudo nano sshd_config

To save this config file

Press ctrl+x

Press y & Enter 

2.Try to connect your server using ssh command:

Open command prompt in windows

Type command in 

ssh username@server_ipaddess

Enter your user id and  password