Installing Ubuntu in VirtualBox (Step by Step) - The Code Pilot’s First Flight

👨‍💻 Learn how to install Ubuntu in VirtualBox step-by-step — and discover what The Code Pilot channel is all about: real-world tech, programming, and IT made simple.


Welcome to The Code Pilot — where we navigate technology together!

In this very first video on the channel, I’ll walk you through how to install Ubuntu Linux inside a virtual machine using Oracle VirtualBox — step-by-step and beginner-friendly. This tutorial is perfect for anyone who wants to experiment with Linux safely without affecting their main computer.

Along the way, I’ll also introduce what this channel is all about — a family-friendly, practical tech space for programmers, system admins, and IT enthusiasts. With 25 years of real-world experience, I’ll share the lessons I’ve learned, the mistakes I’ve made, and how you can build a solid foundation in tech.

🔧 In this video you’ll learn:

How to download and install Oracle VirtualBox

How to download and install Ubuntu Linux

How to set up a virtual machine from scratch

How to troubleshoot installation errors

How to explore and customize your new Ubuntu setup

💡 What You’ll Need:

A Windows PC (macOS/Linux users can follow along too)

Ubuntu ISO (link below)

Oracle VirtualBox (link below)

🌐 Resources Mentioned:

Ubuntu Download Page - https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop

Oracle VirtualBox Download - https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downl...

💬 Let’s connect:
Drop a comment if you ran into any issues, or let me know what you’d like to see next — coding tutorials, networking guides, freelancing advice, or system admin walkthroughs.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:10 Channel/Creator Introduction
06:03 Tutorial Introduction
06:15 Ubuntu/Linux Overview and Download
06:47 Oracle VirtualBox Overview and Download
07:08 Oracle VirtualBox Installation
09:29 Running Oracle VirtualBox
09:41 Creating a Virtual Machine for Ubuntu Linux
11:01 Starting the Virtual Machine
12:01 Ubuntu Linux Preview
12:32 Turning off Networking (Optional)
13:13 Ubuntu Linux Installation
17:50 Post-Install Wrap-Up
18:36 First Boot
19:55 Using the Ubuntu App Center
20:35 Ubuntu Test Drive/Customization
22:40 Farewell and Thank You!
22:52 Outro

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