Save on a Computer: Run Windows, Mac, & Linux w/ VirtualBox (Udemy.com)
Save on a new Mac or PC: Setup Mac OS X Mavericks & Xcode, Ubuntu Linux or Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 on VirtualBox.
Created by: Ryan Carter
Last updated April 2016
What you will learn
- Install Mac OS X and Xcode on a Windows computer (with VirtualBox)
- Run other operating systems safely on your current computer
- Setup another operating system without having to dual-boot
- Setup a test environment to practice for Microsoft Certification Exams
How it compares
Against the other 1,182 rated Udemy courses in IT & Software on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 86% of them
- Reviews60#1,085 of 1,183 by number of reviews
- Length1.9 hoursshorter than 85% of them
- Last updatedApril 2016earlier than 98% of them
Course Description
Learn the basic concepts, tools, and functions that you will need to run Windows, Mac, and Linux on your current computer with the popular virtualization application, VirtualBox.
Learn to use VirtualBox for iOS development or testing with this tutorial for beginners.
- VirtualBox installation and setup
- Optimization and best options for each operating system you will run (and some older ones too)
- Install Windows 7,8,8.1, 10, and XP
- Install Mac OS X Mavericks (El Capitan will be uploaded soon)
- Install the latest version of Ubuntu Linux (14.04) and any other Linux variant
- Fixing common networking problems
- Learn how to share folders between the host and the guest
- Setup XCode & Swift on your virtual environment to develop iOS apps on Windows or Linux
- Save yourself tons of money on a new Mac
- Save yourself time trying random ideas from YouTube that don't work
Powerful Skills You'll Need on the Job
Many development and IT jobs require that you understand virtualization, from DevOps to programming to IT/Help-Desk. Learning VirtualBox will give you a strong background in how virtualization works and what you can do with it. I've heard from many students that they find this course helpful for practicing their skills when taking the Microsoft Certification Exams for MCSE, MCP, MCSD, and others.
Content and Overview
Suitable for beginners, through this course of 28 lectures and 2+ hours of content (more being filmed right now), you’ll learn all of the VirtualBox fundamentals and establish a strong understanding of the concept behind virtualization. Each chapter focuses on a specific use case for virtual computing allowing you to put your new learned skills into practical use immediately.
Starting with the installation of the latest version of VirtualBox, this course will take you through all the pertinent details of the program, and help you get setup correctly the first time.
Students completing the course will have the knowledge to create a number of virtual computers to use however you see fit. Typical uses are to develop iOS or android applications on Mac OS X, Learn Linux (Ubuntu and other versions), test websites and other applications, as well as run old software on outdated operating systems.
You’ll be able to work alongside the instructor as you work through each concept, and will receive a verifiable certificate of completion upon finishing the course.
What am I going to get from this course?
- Over 28 lectures and 2+ hours of content! (more in the works)
- Learn VirtualBox from a professional trainer from your own desk.
- Suitable for beginners and ideal for users who learn faster by doing.
- Visual training method, offering users increased retention and accelerated learning.
- An active connected instructor who will assist you with anything you need.
- All discussion posts answered within 24 hours, most within a few hours.
Here's what others have said about this course
" I have tried many vm tutorials and yours is the only one that works." - Will
"The course is very straight forward, short, fun and Ryan is a great instructor, taking care of any questions you might have." - Gabriel
Over 4000 students have already taken this course with many 5-star reviews! Why?
The most important thing you can get in a course is an instructor that cares about what you need and will help you get it. Until you have the support of someone who has been through what you're attempting, that will show you the steps you need to take in order you aren't going to get anywhere.
Mac OS X Mavericks & Xcode (including Swift)
- Learn to install Mac OS X Mavericks on a Windows computer
- Learn to install Xcode 6 and Swift on a Windows computer (using a Virtual Machine)
- Learn to fix the display resolution on Mavericks for best results
- Finally mobile app developers can develop Android and iOS apps on the same computer without paying a ton of money for two computers. No more being locked into one operating system.
This course contains 2+ hours of HD video lectures on how to get the most out of VirtualBox. including all the details on fixes and best practices you'll need to run any operating system you want without buying an expensive computer to do it. You really have nothing to lose! Enroll today and get started with VirtualBox. Don't spend $1000 or more on a new computer without at least trying this method first.
This course is so popular because it can potentially save you $1000 or more on buying a new computer to be able to do iOS development on Windows, install Linux, or Mac.
5-Star Instructor Support
I personally assist every student with any issues that come up. If you aren't satisfied for any reason, you have Udemy's 30 day money back guarantee, no joke. I want you to succeed, so I am here to help with anything you need, and if I can't help you then there is no reason to be stuck with this course. Reaching your goals and learning new skills is what really matters.
Enroll Today! Thank You!
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
60 Reviews
Ryan Carter
I've been playing with technology since I was a kid. At 13 I was building websites by hand in HTML and Frontpage 98 (which is how I learned what not to do). Before that I was programming databases on a green monochrome IBM screen. Since then I've been a computer addict and web programmer. I even won an award for database programming in 2004. More important than that, I am excited far more when I can help someone understand a technology or concept that makes their life better or their job easier. That is the best thing ever.
I've been developing for the web professionally for 25 years and I am currently a Sr. Software Engineer for a major telecom company. I specialize in front end web development with a current focus on React, Vue, Angular, Node, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, SASS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, WordPress, Drupal. I have experience in the LAMP stack, Node stack, Ruby on Rails stack, and many others.
I am here to help with your technology learning so anytime I can assist you, please contact me and I will do what I can. Thanks!
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Reviews
By Casper Stephens on 5/31/2023
This course was everything I needed to learn in my new job. Awesome.
By Deana Cuffe on 12/16/2022
So far - yes. I have a new laptop running Win 11 and i need to load Mac OS in order to download XCode. I’ve downloaded Virtual Box and Mac OS myself, but can NOT get it to successfully load. So I’m hoping this course can show me what I’m doing wrong!
By Steven Brown on 8/31/2017
Good information (though Win7 info is outdated). Presentation was excellent.
By Faisal Qamar on 8/22/2016
Simply Its Amazing course, well taught by Good instructor Mr. Ryan Carter. I love the content, especially I am interested to know how to installed mac OSX on windows machine using virtual box. Highly Recommended because its worth to watch each lectures.
By Conrad Dobler on 5/9/2016
I have seen other similar tutorials on how to install OSX in virtualBox. Your tutorials surpass anything else that I have seen by far! Your instructions are much more in depth. With your instructions I get it right the first time.
By Emil Dmitruk on 9/18/2015
Realy boring intro. To much talking and begging for 5stars. Srsly? nice slang, you should use this on FB/Twitter/other with your friends, not in the professional course Where is part about installing VB on Windows/Linux/Solaris? Links for OSX iso not working. Part about OSX it's quite interesting. L15 - you should show how unmount CD with Windows10 (i know it's later on ubuntu part) You try to be funny during installation process, please stop this.
By Steven Peck on 5/24/2015
Mr. Carter helped me, through this course, further understand how to run guest OSes on Mac. I am grateful highly recommend this course. KUDOS! :D
By Gabriel Nechita on 4/1/2015
I've struggled for 2 days trying to get my Virtual Box with MacOS Mavericks to work and also have a copy Xcode running in the box. I really needed it to start learning Apple's Swift programming language, as I don't want to buy a new Mac just to learn the basics. Ryan's course was the only one that had all the necessary info to solve my problem. The course is very straight forward, short, fun and Ryan is a great instructor, taking care of any questions you might have.
By Kaloyan Petrov on 3/16/2015
All information is shared with attention to the details and step by step. Do what the teacher does and you will have what you want !
By David F on 3/4/2015
Thank you Ryan for introducing me to the world of virtual computers.
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Overall Score : 94 / 100






