The latest articles on DEV Community by RodrigoMuneralha25 (@rodrigomuneralha25). https://dev.to/rodrigomuneralha25 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3933784%2F058f4b22-89e0-4777-8c3d-6751877366f2.jpeg https://dev.to/rodrigomuneralha25 en RodrigoMuneralha25 Fri, 15 May 2026 20:13:44 +0000 https://dev.to/rodrigomuneralha25/how-to-install-k8s-locally-in-virtualbox-self-lab-for-beginner-4gmh https://dev.to/rodrigomuneralha25/how-to-install-k8s-locally-in-virtualbox-self-lab-for-beginner-4gmh <p>If you do not currently have an environment to test your workloads, run tests kubectl cmds, or build a beginner self-learning lab, my suggestion is to create your own lab environment using VirtualBox.</p> <p><strong>Pre-requisite</strong></p> <ol> <li>Available resource computer in you locally machine (CPU, RAM, Storage)</li> <li>Familiarity with Linux environments (1 year of experience).</li> <li>Seeking and desire to learn about Kubernetes and different deployment models.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Steps:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Download Oracle VirtualBox</li> <li>Download A ISO Oracle Linux 9.x (FREE)</li> <li>Create VM on VirtualBox</li> <li>Install Oracle Linux 9.x (Minimal)</li> <li>Install and prepare Kubernetes locally (single) dependencies and packages</li> </ol> <p><strong>Procedure</strong></p> <ol> <li><u>Download Oracle VirtualBox</u></li> </ol> <ul> <li>go to the URL <a href="https://virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads</a> </li> <li>choose you type locally computer (the tuttorial is Windows Desktop)</li> <li>install on local compute and apropriate drive (Next&gt; Next&gt; Finished) <img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fy8iuizmp1easczym7rxd.png" alt=" " width="800" height="538"> </li> </ul> <ol> <li> <u>Download the ISO OL 9 Free</u> </li> </ol> <ul> <li>go to <a href="https://linux.oracle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linux.oracle.com/</a> or <a href="https://www.oracle.com/linux/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.oracle.com/linux/</a> </li> <li> select link ISO images: Oracle Linux Installation Media for x86_64 and Arm</li> <li> search the link Oracle Linux ISO images &gt; OracleLinux-R9-U7-x86_64-dvd.iso</li> <li> and donwload it on local computer</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fktpfcnqnb459pqlg40nw.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fktpfcnqnb459pqlg40nw.png" alt=" " width="800" height="242"></a></p> <ol> <li>Create VM on VirtualBox <ul> <li>click botton New Virtual Machine</li> <li>follow the screen suggestion to create VM</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvl5tl05v664o903dtfpz.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvl5tl05v664o903dtfpz.png" alt=" " width="800" height="560"></a></p> <p>--suggestion settings VMs<br> in System Settings Enter<br> 4 GB RAM<br> 2 Processor<br> 20 GB Storage<br> MotherBoard &gt;&gt; Pointing Device change to USB Tablet<br> in Network option (select Bridget) my preference</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fj5p8v4qi026bvncpmib5.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fj5p8v4qi026bvncpmib5.png" alt=" " width="742" height="304"></a></p> <p>Update you Packet Repo</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F95dhct2tp1js92y6v8b4.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F95dhct2tp1js92y6v8b4.png" alt=" " width="800" height="138"></a></p> kubernetes virtualbox oraclelinux