Prerequisites

This method makes use of virtualization. For this reason it is necessary to have a processor that supports this technology. Additionally, it is essential to have Hyper-V enabled or to install VirtualBox.

How to download Multipass.

As mentioned above, this cloud-based installation is multi-platform. Therefore, the first thing you have to do is go to this link and download the executable file for Windows. Once you have downloaded the file, just run it as any Windows executable.

After accepting the license, it is necessary to select which hypervisor you will use. As mentioned, you can use either Hyper-V or Virtualbox.

Now the wizard offers to add Multipass to the path. This is very important because it allows you to run the instance without having to type in the full installation address.

Now select the installation location.

Then choose the components to be installed.

Once the previous step is completed, the installation will begin. Wait a few moments while the work is completed.

Running and configuring Multipass for Ubuntu.

Once the installation is complete, it is time to run Multipass for the first time. With this intention, go to the home menu and click on Multipass.

This action will launch Multipass. To launch the shell please right-click on the icon in the taskbar and click on Open Shell.

Immediately PowerShell will be displayed and the Ubuntu image will start downloading. This is an unattended process.

After retrieving the image, the wizard will ask if you wish to contribute information. Finally, the preparation of Multipass will begin.

Finally, Multipass has been successfully installed.

Some basic Multipass commands.

From now on, all that remains is to explore the new facility. First, you can update the list of available packages and their versions.

sudo apt-get update

The default password is ubuntu However, you can change it with the following command:

sudo passwd ubuntu

At the end of the day we have seen how to install Ubuntu on Windows 10 using Multipass. From now on, you can enjoy another alternative to use Ubuntu within Windows 10. I hope you enjoyed it. See you later!

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The importance of a virtualization platform like Hyper-V

We have previously highlighted the importance of using a virtualization environment. Indeed, at the level of Windows Server it represents a great advantage. It allows you to test systems and apps in a secure environment. Since any failure or error would not represent a threat to the system or its users. Within a corporate environment, it is a great security measure. Likewise, domestic and professional users can test new systems. Or even polish apps without fear of damaging the main system. Well, in this post we will use Hyper-V from Windows Server 2019. However, the process is very similar in Windows 10. Therefore, you can use the steps for both systems.

Installing Ubuntu on Windows Server using Hyper-V

In today’s post we will see how to install Ubuntu in a virtual machine step by step. In the first place you must download the image from this link. Then press Win+Q and type Hyper-V to launch the manager.

As this is the first time the tool is launched, you can see that there are no virtual machines created. Therefore, we are going to create the first one. With this in mind, select the server or machine. Next New>Virtual Machine

Configuring the virtual machine.

An assistant will be launched immediately. You can press Finish to create a virtual machine with default values. Or you can press Next to customize the settings. In this case, press Next to continue.

It is then time to specify the name of the new virtual machine. It is also possible to set the location of the virtual machine. When you are ready, press Next to continue.

Hyper-V offers two generations of virtual machine configuration. Generation 1 is for older installations. Generation 2 offers features for more modern machines. You can choose any of them according to your needs.

Assigning Ubuntu installation values in Hyper-V.

Now it is time to specify the amount of ram memory intended for the virtual machine. By default, the wizard assigns the recommended minimum to run the system. However, it is recommended to assign a little more so that everything flows smoothly. On the other hand, this amount will also depend on the amount of physical ram memory the computer has. In addition, the platform provides the option of using dynamic ram memory. That is, beyond the assigned memory, Hyper-V assigns memory according to the needs of the virtual machine.

Then configure the network connectivity. That is, if you want to enable the Internet connection, please enable the physical network device to act as a switch.

Now it’s time to configure the virtual hard disk. The wizard offers 3 options. The first one is to create a new disk with its assigned size. Besides that you can use a previously created virtual hard disk. Finally, you have an option to assign a virtual disk later.

This point you have to configure the values for the Ubuntu installation. That is, the source to boot the system. In this case, we will use the previously downloaded ISO.

Finally, a summary of the installation is shown. If you are satisfied with all the elements, then press Finish to begin the installation.

Running Ubuntu 20.04.1 in Hyper-V

Once the installation is finished, it is time to run Ubuntu 20.04.1 for the first time. This process is composed of two steps. In the first place you must turn on the virtual machine, and then click on connect.

Finally, the process is over. In this way we have seen how to install Ubuntu 20.04.1 on Windows Server/10 using Hyper-V. It is a good addition to our domestic system or business environment. See you later!

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Prerequisite. Enable WSL.

As mentioned above, it is necessary to enable WSL in order to enjoy Ubuntu within Windows. Well, this is a tool that allows you to install environments that look and behave like Linux within Windows. To know how to enable it, please check our post about Bash on Windows 10. Alternatively, it is also possible to enable this feature using Power Shell. With this in mind, press the Win+X combination and run PowerShell with administrator privileges.

Then execute the following command:

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux 

Press enter and wait a few moments while the feature is enabled. Press Yes, to reboot the system and complete the operation.

Download Ubuntu 20.04 LTS from the Microsoft Store

Once the system is restarted, we are ready to download Ubuntu 20.04 from the Microsoft store. It arrived at the store in July 2017 as well as other districts such as Fedora or SUSE. It arrived at the store in July 2017 as well as other districts such as Fedora or SUSE. This allows you to run an Ubuntu console from Windows. Consequently, you have tools like git, ssh, apt, and bash. However, this distribution is constantly being updated and is currently at version 20.04. Also, this version is already available in the Microsoft Store. You will be immediately redirected to the Microsoft Store. Please press Get and wait a few moments while the app is downloading.

Once downloaded, just look for the tile in the home menu. Or alternatively, open a CMD and type ubuntu2004.

The first time you launch the app, the installation will begin. But don’t worry, this will only be the first time. You also have to set up the username and password. To find out how to do this, see our guide

Conclusion

At the end of the day, we have seen how to install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS in Windows 10. From now on, you can enjoy the features of Linux without leaving Windows. All right, that’s it for now. I hope you enjoyed this post. See you later!

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How to enable the Windows Subsystem for Linux

WSL is a feature that allows Windows 10 users to use the Bash of the available Linux distribution. In addition, WSL provides a Linux-compatible kernel interface developed by Microsoft. Also, we can have the typical Linux directories like Home or Bin in Windows and the Windows directories in Linux bash. But maybe the most relevant aspect is to be able to use Bash commands inside Windows without the need to resort to a virtual machine. Well, let’s see how to enable this system. In the first place, follow this path to enter the optional features of Windows. Control Panel>Programs>Turn windows features on or off

In the box below, scroll down to find Windows Subsystem for Linux. Please check the appropriate box.

Wait a few seconds while the features are installed. Then restart the computer to confirm the changes.

Download and Install Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

Once the configuration is enabled, just go to the Windows Store and download the available distro. At the moment the following options are ready for download: Ubuntu, Kali, Open Suse Leap 15-1, Debian and Alpine WSL. Undoubtedly in the future more will be added. Well, this time we will use Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. You can download it from this link. Press Get and wait while the program downloads.

Once the download is complete, you can launch the program from the same store. Or you can also type Ubuntu from the Windows search engine. Please wait a few moments while the installation is completed. Then assign any user name and add a password.

Using Ubuntu for the first time

Once the preparations have been made, it’s time to test the operation of Ubuntu. With this intention, update the list of packages in the repositories by running the following command:

 sudo apt-get update 

Then type the password and press enter. Immediately the ubuntu bash will start working.

Well, finally we’ve seen how to install and use bash in Windows 10. From this moment on, just type Ubuntu in the search bar to launch the app. Before I say goodbye, I invite you to see our post about Microsoft employees infected with COVID-19. Bye

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