Guide: How to install and run Nginx Web Server in Ubuntu 20.04 on Oracle VirtualBox
Check out this video to review “how to” install Ubuntu Server 20.04 into VirtualBox, and set up an Nginx web server on your home network. You can copy these steps if for a project like mine (setting up a dev / staging server) or even host a personal website with Dynamic DNS hosting!
TimeStamps:
0:00 – Intro
1:35 – VirtualBox setup guide; create virtual Ubuntu machine in VirtualBox
3:55 – Explanation of bridged network adapter vs NAT for server setup
4:45 – Install Ubuntu 20.04 in VirtualBox (includes error and resolution)
9:40 – Thoughts on build and bridged network adapter configuration in VirtualBox
11:10 – Guide to check IP address in Ubuntu for using headless operation with PuTTY
13:10 – Guide to save server to PuTTY for future use
15:30 – Guide to set up firewall and permitting SSH through firewall rules
17:30 – Guide to set up Nginx web server
19:45 – Verifying that Nginx is working
Referenced links:
Much of this video is off the dome but the following resources can help with configuring your firewall or installing Nginx
*Firewall* – https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/initial-server-setup-with-ubuntu-18-04
*Nginx Install* – https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-nginx-on-ubuntu-20-04
*Find Your IP* – https://www.fosslinux.com/3027/how-to-find-ip-and-mac-address-by-command-line-in-linux.htm
by Nicholas Henkey
linux web server
