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http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox
Create a new VM in VirtualBox for Ubuntu
Type: Linux
Version: Ubuntu (64-bit)
At least 2048 MB memory
At least 40 GB VDI
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Go to "Network" settings in VirtualBox, add a port forwarding rule:
Folder PathName: SSH
Protocol: TCP
Host IP: 127.0.0.1
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