VestaCP is a free and open-source hosting control panel that allows managing websites, databases, DNS, and email accounts. VestaCP is a popular hosting control panel primarily used on Linux and UNIX operating systems. However, it is possible to install VestaCP on Windows using a third-party software called "Virtualbox."
Before installing VestaCP on Windows 10, there are a few things that need to be done:
Download and install the latest version of Virtualbox on your Windows 10 system.
Download the latest version of the VestaCP ISO image for Windows.
Ensure that your computer system has enough resources to run Virtualbox and VestaCP without any issues.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to install VestaCP on Windows 10:
Open Virtualbox and click on the "New" button to create a new virtual machine.
In the "Name and operating system" section, name your virtual machine and select the operating system as "Linux."
In the "Memory size" section, allocate enough RAM to the virtual machine, depending on the resources available on your system. It is recommended to allocate at least 1024 MB of RAM.
In the "Hard disk" section, select "Create a virtual hard disk now," then click "Create."
In the "Hard disk file type" section, select "VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)."
In the "Storage on physical hard disk" section, you can leave the default settings, which are "Dynamically allocated."
In the "File location and size" section, set the file path and size for the virtual hard disk. It is recommended to allocate at least 10 GB of disk space.
Click on the "Create" button to create the virtual machine.
Once the virtual machine is created, click on the "Settings" button and then select the "Storage" tab.
Under the "Controller: IDE" section, click on the small disc icon and then select "Choose Virtual Optical Disk File."
Navigate to the location where you have downloaded the VestaCP ISO image, select it, and click "Open."
Click on the "OK" button to save the settings.
Start the virtual machine, and the installation of VestaCP will begin automatically.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, you can access VestaCP by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the virtual machine.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed VestaCP on Windows 10 using Virtualbox. You can now manage your websites, databases, DNS, and email accounts using VestaCP.
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