anlexN · March 19, 2021 01:19 · Jul 28, 2019 · Jul 28, 2019 · Jul 28, 2019 · Jul 28, 2019
diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ But if you want to do it the way I did then please feel free to use my setup abo
 
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/YlUdlGe.png)
 
-- On **Add Share** prompt, select the **Folder Path** in your host that you want to be accessible inside your VM. Make sure that **Read-only** and **Auto-mount** are unchecked. Leave **Mount point** blank. Then click **OK**.
+- On **Add Share** prompt, select the **Folder Path** in your host that you want to be accessible inside your VM. Type `shared` for the **Folder Name**. Make sure that **Read-only** and **Auto-mount** are unchecked and **Mount point** is blank. Then click **OK**.
 
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/hNW7T1C.png)
 

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ How to point apache's web directory to our folder in the host.
 *Note: This setup works fine with Windows hosts. But if you are using Linux or Mac as the host then you may have to set appropriate file permissions on your host directory with chmod in order to make it work.*
 
 ## Still not working?
-If you've followed the steps above and it still doesn't work, please let me know by posting your comments below. Please use the following format and be sure to be as detailed as possible so that I can have enough information to help you out.
+If you've followed the steps above and it still doesn't work, please let me know by posting a comment below. Please use the following format and be sure to be as detailed as possible so that I can have enough information to help you out.
 ```
 VirtualBox version: <insert VirtualBox version here>
 Host: <OS name> <version>

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ This directory mount we just made is temporary and it will disappear on next reb
 
 If it is then congratulations! You successfully linked the directory within your VM with your host folder.
 
-## Bonus
+## Bonus: Using shared folders as Apache root directory
 How to point apache's web directory to our folder in the host.
 - Remove apache's old `html` directory (WARNING! Backup your data if necessary)
   ```
@@ -108,4 +108,14 @@ How to point apache's web directory to our folder in the host.
   ```
   sudo ln -s ~/shared /var/www/html
   ```
-*Note: This setup works fine with Windows hosts. But if you are using Linux or Mac as the host then you may have to set appropriate file permissions on your host directory with chmod in order to make it work.*
+*Note: This setup works fine with Windows hosts. But if you are using Linux or Mac as the host then you may have to set appropriate file permissions on your host directory with chmod in order to make it work.*
+
+## Still not working?
+If you've followed the steps above and it still doesn't work, please let me know by posting your comments below. Please use the following format and be sure to be as detailed as possible so that I can have enough information to help you out.
+```
+VirtualBox version: <insert VirtualBox version here>
+Host: <OS name> <version>
+Guest: <OS name> <version>
+Description: <detailed description of the problem>
+```
+Do note that I'm mostly a Windows user and I'm not that well versed with Linux but I will do my best to help you out.
diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ This guide will walk you through the steps on how to setup a VirtualBox shared f
 
 ## Prerequisites
 This guide assumes that you are using the following setup:
-- Oracle VM VirtualBox version 6.0.10
+- [Oracle VM VirtualBox version 6.0.10](https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/6.0.10/VirtualBox-6.0.10-132072-Win.exe) with [Extension Pack](https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/6.0.10/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-6.0.10.vbox-extpack) installed
 - Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 as the host OS
 - A fresh install of [Ubuntu Server 18.04.2 LTS](https://ubuntu.com/download/server/thank-you?version=18.04.2&architecture=amd64) as the guest OS
 

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ This guide will walk you through the steps on how to setup a VirtualBox shared f
 This guide assumes that you are using the following setup:
 - Oracle VM VirtualBox version 6.0.10
 - Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 as the host OS
-- A fresh install of Ubuntu Server 18.04.2 LTS as the guest OS
+- A fresh install of [Ubuntu Server 18.04.2 LTS](https://ubuntu.com/download/server/thank-you?version=18.04.2&architecture=amd64) as the guest OS
 
 You could still make this guide work with other setups (possibly with some modifications to the commands and whatnot). 
 But if you want to do it the way I did then please feel free to use my setup above.

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ But if you want to do it the way I did then please feel free to use my setup abo
 
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/PbTLgts.png)
 
-- Once your VM is up and running, go to **Devices** menu -> **Insert Guest Additions CD image menu**
+- Once your VM is up and running, go to **Devices** -> **Insert Guest Additions CD image**
 
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/RgLw2Jw.png)
 

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -92,11 +92,10 @@ This directory mount we just made is temporary and it will disappear on next reb
   ```
   sudo shutdown -r now
   ```
-- Go to your home directory and check to see if the file is highlighted in green. 
-  ```
-  cd ~
-  ls
-  ```
+- Go to your home directory and check to see if the directory is highlighted in green. 
+
+  ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/hiXgIFP.png)
+
 If it is then congratulations! You successfully linked the directory within your VM with your host folder.
 
 ## Bonus

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ This directory mount we just made is temporary and it will disappear on next reb
   ```
   sudo nano /etc/fstab
   ```
-- Add the following line to `fstab` (separated by tabs) and press `Ctrl+O` to save.
+- Add the following line to `fstab` (separated by tabs). Make sure to replace `<username>` with your username. Save the file.
   ```
   shared	/home/<username>/shared	vboxsf	defaults	0	0
   ```

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -39,17 +39,17 @@ But if you want to do it the way I did then please feel free to use my setup abo
 
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/RgLw2Jw.png)
 
-- Use the following command to mount the CD:
+- Use the following command to mount the CD
   ```
   sudo mkdir /media/cdrom
   sudo mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom
   ```
-- Install dependencies for VirtualBox guest additions:
+- Install dependencies for VirtualBox guest additions
   ```
   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install -y build-essential linux-headers-`uname -r`
   ```
-- Run installation script for the guest additions:
+- Run the installation script for the guest additions. Wait until the installation completes.
   ```
   sudo /media/cdrom/./VBoxLinuxAdditions.run
   ```

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -12,19 +12,33 @@ But if you want to do it the way I did then please feel free to use my setup abo
 
 ## Initial Steps
 - Open VirtualBox
+
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/9El6CZS.png)
+
 - Right-click your VM, then click **Settings**
+
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/ctfN9kQ.png)
+
 - Go to **Shared Folders** section
+
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/XrVmNKk.png)
+
 - Add a new shared folder
+
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/YlUdlGe.png)
-- On **Add Share** prompt, select the **Folder Path** in your host that you want to be accessible inside your VM. Make sure that **Read-only** and **Auto-mount** are unchecked. Leave **Mount point** blank. Then click **OK**. 
+
+- On **Add Share** prompt, select the **Folder Path** in your host that you want to be accessible inside your VM. Make sure that **Read-only** and **Auto-mount** are unchecked. Leave **Mount point** blank. Then click **OK**.
+
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/hNW7T1C.png)
+
 - Start your VM
+
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/PbTLgts.png)
+
 - Once your VM is up and running, go to **Devices** menu -> **Insert Guest Additions CD image menu**
+
   ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/RgLw2Jw.png)
+
 - Use the following command to mount the CD:
   ```
   sudo mkdir /media/cdrom

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -12,14 +12,19 @@ But if you want to do it the way I did then please feel free to use my setup abo
 
 ## Initial Steps
 - Open VirtualBox
+  ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/9El6CZS.png)
 - Right-click your VM, then click **Settings**
+  ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/ctfN9kQ.png)
 - Go to **Shared Folders** section
+  ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/XrVmNKk.png)
 - Add a new shared folder
-- On **Add Share** prompt, select the **Folder Path** in your host that you want to be accessible inside your VM.
-- In the **Folder Name** field, type `shared`
-- Uncheck **Read-only** and **Auto-mount**, and check **Make Permanent**
+  ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/YlUdlGe.png)
+- On **Add Share** prompt, select the **Folder Path** in your host that you want to be accessible inside your VM. Make sure that **Read-only** and **Auto-mount** are unchecked. Leave **Mount point** blank. Then click **OK**. 
+  ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/hNW7T1C.png)
 - Start your VM
+  ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/PbTLgts.png)
 - Once your VM is up and running, go to **Devices** menu -> **Insert Guest Additions CD image menu**
+  ![screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/RgLw2Jw.png)
 - Use the following command to mount the CD:
   ```
   sudo mkdir /media/cdrom

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -38,11 +38,11 @@ But if you want to do it the way I did then please feel free to use my setup abo
   ```
   sudo shutdown -r now
   ```
-- Create "shared" directory in your home
+- Create `shared` directory in your home
   ```
   mkdir ~/shared
   ```
-- Mount the shared folder from the host to your ~/shared directory
+- Mount the shared folder from the host to your `~/shared` directory
   ```
   sudo mount -t vboxsf shared ~/shared
   ```
@@ -53,23 +53,23 @@ But if you want to do it the way I did then please feel free to use my setup abo
 ## Make the mount folder persistent
 This directory mount we just made is temporary and it will disappear on next reboot. To make this permanent, we'll set it so that it will mount our `~/shared` directory on system startup
 
-- Edit fstab file in /etc directory
+- Edit `fstab` file in `/etc` directory
   ```
   sudo nano /etc/fstab
   ```
-- Add the following line to fstab (separated by tabs) and press Ctrl+O to Save.
+- Add the following line to `fstab` (separated by tabs) and press `Ctrl+O` to save.
   ```
   shared	/home/<username>/shared	vboxsf	defaults	0	0
   ```
-- Edit modules
+- Edit `modules`
   ```
   sudo nano /etc/modules
   ```
 - Add the following line to `/etc/modules` and save
   ```
   vboxsf
   ```
-- Reboot the vm and log-in again
+- Reboot the VM and log-in again
   ```
   sudo shutdown -r now
   ```
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ This directory mount we just made is temporary and it will disappear on next reb
   cd ~
   ls
   ```
-If it is then congratulations! You successfully linked the directory within your vm with your host folder.
+If it is then congratulations! You successfully linked the directory within your VM with your host folder.
 
 ## Bonus
 How to point apache's web directory to our folder in the host.
@@ -90,4 +90,4 @@ How to point apache's web directory to our folder in the host.
   ```
   sudo ln -s ~/shared /var/www/html
   ```
-*Note: This setup works fine with Windows hosts. But if your using Linux or Mac you may have to set the appropriate file permissions on your directory with chmod in order to make it work.*
+*Note: This setup works fine with Windows hosts. But if you are using Linux or Mac as the host then you may have to set appropriate file permissions on your host directory with chmod in order to make it work.*
diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ This guide assumes that you are using the following setup:
 - Oracle VM VirtualBox version 6.0.10
 - Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 as the host OS
 - A fresh install of Ubuntu Server 18.04.2 LTS as the guest OS
+
 You could still make this guide work with other setups (possibly with some modifications to the commands and whatnot). 
 But if you want to do it the way I did then please feel free to use my setup above.
 

diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -89,4 +89,4 @@ How to point apache's web directory to our folder in the host.
   ```
   sudo ln -s ~/shared /var/www/html
   ```
-*Note: This setup works fine with Windows hosts. But if your using Linux or Mac you may have to set the appropriate file permissions on you directory with chmod in order to make it work.*
+*Note: This setup works fine with Windows hosts. But if your using Linux or Mac you may have to set the appropriate file permissions on your directory with chmod in order to make it work.*
diff --git a/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md b/Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver).md
@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+# Mounting VirtualBox shared folders on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver)
+This guide will walk you through the steps on how to setup a VirtualBox shared folder inside your Ubuntu Server guest. 
+
+## Prerequisites
+This guide assumes that you are using the following setup:
+- Oracle VM VirtualBox version 6.0.10
+- Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 as the host OS
+- A fresh install of Ubuntu Server 18.04.2 LTS as the guest OS
+You could still make this guide work with other setups (possibly with some modifications to the commands and whatnot). 
+But if you want to do it the way I did then please feel free to use my setup above.
+
+## Initial Steps
+- Open VirtualBox
+- Right-click your VM, then click **Settings**
+- Go to **Shared Folders** section
+- Add a new shared folder
+- On **Add Share** prompt, select the **Folder Path** in your host that you want to be accessible inside your VM.
+- In the **Folder Name** field, type `shared`
+- Uncheck **Read-only** and **Auto-mount**, and check **Make Permanent**
+- Start your VM
+- Once your VM is up and running, go to **Devices** menu -> **Insert Guest Additions CD image menu**
+- Use the following command to mount the CD:
+  ```
+  sudo mkdir /media/cdrom
+  sudo mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom
+  ```
+- Install dependencies for VirtualBox guest additions:
+  ```
+  sudo apt-get update
+  sudo apt-get install -y build-essential linux-headers-`uname -r`
+  ```
+- Run installation script for the guest additions:
+  ```
+  sudo /media/cdrom/./VBoxLinuxAdditions.run
+  ```
+- Reboot VM
+  ```
+  sudo shutdown -r now
+  ```
+- Create "shared" directory in your home
+  ```
+  mkdir ~/shared
+  ```
+- Mount the shared folder from the host to your ~/shared directory
+  ```
+  sudo mount -t vboxsf shared ~/shared
+  ```
+- The host folder should now be accessible inside the VM.
+  ```
+  cd ~/shared
+  ```
+## Make the mount folder persistent
+This directory mount we just made is temporary and it will disappear on next reboot. To make this permanent, we'll set it so that it will mount our `~/shared` directory on system startup
+
+- Edit fstab file in /etc directory
+  ```
+  sudo nano /etc/fstab
+  ```
+- Add the following line to fstab (separated by tabs) and press Ctrl+O to Save.
+  ```
+  shared	/home/<username>/shared	vboxsf	defaults	0	0
+  ```
+- Edit modules
+  ```
+  sudo nano /etc/modules
+  ```
+- Add the following line to `/etc/modules` and save
+  ```
+  vboxsf
+  ```
+- Reboot the vm and log-in again
+  ```
+  sudo shutdown -r now
+  ```
+- Go to your home directory and check to see if the file is highlighted in green. 
+  ```
+  cd ~
+  ls
+  ```
+If it is then congratulations! You successfully linked the directory within your vm with your host folder.
+
+## Bonus
+How to point apache's web directory to our folder in the host.
+- Remove apache's old `html` directory (WARNING! Backup your data if necessary)
+  ```
+  sudo rm -rf /var/www/html	
+  ```
+- Add a symbolic link in its place
+  ```
+  sudo ln -s ~/shared /var/www/html
+  ```
+*Note: This setup works fine with Windows hosts. But if your using Linux or Mac you may have to set the appropriate file permissions on you directory with chmod in order to make it work.*