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I'd like to install a redhat linux VM but I only have windows 10, any way to create a VM for me to setup the redhat linux VM so that I can try setting up MySQL on it ?
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a lot of RAM is needed?

as seldomly use VM, after I shut down the PC and boot it up next time,  the VM still therE?
For a host and one guest, 8 GB is enough. For 2 or 3 simultaneous guests, you need 16 GB.
OHOOH, I have 44GB more RAM for it.

hyper -V is stabiler in Windows 10 pro ?

any step by step guide on how to setup Hyper -V and install redhat linux on it, how to connect to that VM, transfer file to that VM and start my sybase, oracle or MySQL on it?
Normally set up for a new virtual machine and load from an ISO file or DVD. Once the guest setup starts, set it up as a normal machine.
VMware Workstation Pro is the same as VMware player ?

the  Redhat VM for virtualbox has to be download from redhat site ?

actually WMware workstation pro, VMware player or hyper-V give low loading for the PC ?

any easier to use step by steps user guide on setting up Hype -V/ Vmware on windows 10 PC ?
VMWare Workstation Pro includes snapshots, cloud VM connections, Vshpere, sharing VMs, but should otherwise be the same as VMWare Player.  If you're using it for personal use VMWare PLayer is also free.  Commercial sites need to pay for a license.

Yes, the Redhat VM image is one that Redhat prepared for subscribers, so you do have to download it from their site.  You have to license all Redhat versions.

Here are simple instructions for setting up CENTOS for Hyper V on Windows 10.  https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2291-hyper-v-vm-install-centos-linux-windows-10-a.html
CENTOS is essentially the free fork of Redhat, so the instructions apply to Redhat as well.  CENTOS patches can come a little delayed after Redhat delivers theirs.  Follow along and basically replace all mentions of CENTOS with Redhat.
"Yes, the Redhat VM image is one that Redhat prepared for subscribers, so you do have to download it from their site.  You have to license all Redhat versions."

need to pay ? from Redhat.com right?

"Here are simple instructions for setting up CENTOS for Hyper V on Windows 10.  https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2291-hyper-v-vm-install-centos-linux-windows-10-a.html"

tks but I focus on Redhat linux as redhat supposed to have the same error message as Unix.

but if I setup redhat linux in this kind of Virtual box, am I have to pay for that?


for this kind of setup, can all VM talk to each other as a real production environment so that I can test some replication between DBs ?
Yes, you need to pay no matter which copy of Redhat copy you get.  Redhat cost money.  There is no free version of Redhat.  If you don't pay their subscription fee, you do not get to download any patches from them.

CENTOS is basically the same as Redhat.  They grab the free sources from Redhat and change the name to CENTOS so they don't have trademark and licensing issues with them.  If you get a copy of Redhat, you can follow the same instructions as CENTOS to install it.  So the instructions I gave you works exactly the same way for Redhat.
"CENTOS is basically the same as Redhat.  They grab the free sources from Redhat and change the name to CENTOS so they don't have trademark and licensing issues with them.  I"

seems very dangerous , how can you know it ?
is the virtualbox already has Redhat linux installed?
They have the source code.  You can compare it.  You can run diff on the binaries.   CENTOS is Redhat's free fork.  You can change the name and change the default YUM repositories and it can work.  (As long as you properly license it to connect to Redhat's repository).  You can install Redhat for free, but you don't get updates until you pay your subscription fee.

The virtualbox image from Redhat is pre-installed.

If you want Redhat's instructions, you need to create an account on their portal to access their site.
tks all.
You are very welcome and I was happy to help.
I having create that VM yet! I will do it very soon .

is all VM I create in this way can talk to each other by the IP address I assigned to the VM  ?
So long as your firewall and network sharing settings are properly set, VM's can talk to each other by IP address. It is easier with Bridged networking (external router or other source provides DHCP), but NAT works also (virtualizing application supplies DHCP).
by follow links here:

https://turbonomic.com/blog/on-technology/deploying-a-red-hat-enterprise-linux-7-rhel7-on-virtualbox/

it seems the virtual box I download is 32bits as the Virtual box only allow me to create 32 bits system, anything wrong?

and this one:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html

is the right source?

if I want to run a virtual redhat linux box on Windows 10, which one should I use ?

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Make sure BIOS has the setting for virtualization enabled. You need this enabled to run 64-bit guest machines.

From the list you showed, select a Debian distribution You may wish to stat a new question for this.
"Make sure BIOS has the setting for virtualization enabled. You need this enabled to run 64-bit guest machines."

you mean the Virtual box manager will detect it and allow me to install x64 copy ?
I cannot say for certain for Virtual Box. I can say for certain that VMware Workstation will install a 64-bit guest if handed a 64-bit ISO. I assume your host is 64-bit (for BIOS virtualization to be enabled).
" I assume your host is 64-bit"

yes but I can't see the Virual box x64 bit from Virual box manager.
You should just be able to install a 64-bit guest. Start up the ISO and install it.
Macs don't need anything special to enable 64 bit.  They've been true 64 bit for the longest time, which is why everything uses more RAM to run on a Mac.  If you want the 64 bit package, just download the files from the 2nd column.
John Hurst,

"Make sure BIOS has the setting for virtualization enabled
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for me, it is !

"I assume your host is 64-bit (for BIOS virtualization to be enabled)."

yes, I am running 64 bits windows 10 with redstone 2, not 64 bits for me.

today I try it again based on Windows 10 redstone 2, it still give me x86 only.
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hi all,

I give up with Virtual box and I use Hyper-V now and I get it done.

I am now have redhat and fedora installed on both VM but one thing, the OS now don't allow me to login using GUI but command mode.

any idea how to enable that for user ?
A possible reason for Virtualbox only having 32 bit.
http://www.fixedbyvonnie.com/2014/11/virtualbox-showing-32-bit-guest-versions-64-bit-host-os/

Which version of the OS did you download?

When you installed it, did you have options to select?
"Which version of the OS did you download?"

I tried redhat, fedora and Centro. it is both 32 and 64 bits.

"?When you installed it, did you have options to select?"

no.

from the link:

probably this:

"The Hyper-V platform is disabled in your Windows Feature list."

which I am not !

I am using hyper-V to setup the VM for redhat linux now.

tks.


one thing.

as I want to practice VMWare administration using my Windows 10 to create VMware and try how to troubleshooting it, is it possible.?


what will you do if you were me ?