How to install FreeBSD in Virtualbox.

Hey there, TechCS here with something new with me this time. Guess it. Anyways you might have landed here seeing the title only from google or somewhere. So no surprises. That's a BSD. So I'll be doing BSD installation in Virtualbox this time. 
So guys, let's see what are the pre-requisites here.


Pre Requisites

1. FreeBSD iso- get it here
2. Virtualbox -  get it from resource section or somewhere
3. Extension pack - Resource section
4. Link to resource section.

Step 1-
Now let's start. Install virtualbox and flash the extension pack. 

Step 2-
Now we'll be doing the main setups. So open virtualbox and create a VM called BSD or anything you want. The RAM should be around 2 gigs and disk space shouldn't be less than 8 gigs. For regular use get atleast 20 gigs.



Step 3 -

Now we need to set our VM up. So open settings and uncheck floppy and select 'Enable EFI'. In processor set cores to 2.

Now lets head on to display and set it up. For Video memory we'll be using 128 MB. Rest of the options will be default.
Now we'll move to the next point i.e the storage. Here you'll need to attach your ISO file. So attach the iso and move on.
Now move to network and select NAT. For USB select xHCI or EHCI if you want your mouse (or trackpad) to work.
Now we're done with step 3. SO we need to install the OS now.

Step 3 

Now open you VM. When it shows the menu, click enter.

Now when the next dialog appears, select install to install it to you system. Then choose a desired hostname etc.

Now for optional system components, I'll be using basesystem.You can choose any other too.
Then click OK and when a dialog appears asking for partition, select auto(UFS).
Now click OK and in the next step select entire disk to install your OS.
IN the next step it will ask for partition scheme, select GUID partition table(GPT) there.
In the next step click finish.
Now, it will ask you for your region,language, etc, select as per your choice.
Now when it asks for services, select whichever you want to use.
Now you're done. IT will ask you to start the installation, click yes.

Then the installer will run and eventually your installation will finish. 
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Gotcha!! You have a BSD now. Go and enjoy you new OS.
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