How to Install UBOS on Windows 11

UBOS is a Linux-based operating system optimized for hosting web applications. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install UBOS on your Windows 11 machine using a virtual machine.

Prerequisites

To install UBOS, you will need:

• A Windows 11 system with at least 2 GB of RAM and 10 GB of free disk space.
• A virtualization tool installed on your system, such as VirtualBox or VMware.
• A UBOS image file, which you can download from https://ubos.net/downloads/.

Step-by-step Installation

1. Download the UBOS image file from the official UBOS website.

2. Open VirtualBox or VMware on your Windows 11 machine.

3. Click on 'New' in the virtual machine section to create a new virtual machine.

4. Choose a name for your virtual machine and select 'Linux' as the operating system type.

5. Choose the appropriate version of Linux (in this case, 'Other Linux (64-bit)').

6. Select the 'Use existing hard disk' option and browse for the downloaded UBOS image file.

7. Click on 'Create' to finish creating your new virtual machine.

8. Start the UBOS virtual machine.

9. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation process.

10. After the installation completes, UBOS will be ready to use.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed UBOS on your Windows 11 machine.

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