Creating Test HTTP Servers

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royarellano
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Creating Test HTTP Servers

Post by royarellano »

IS THIS POSSIBLE?
I'm trying to create a virtual machine with Ubuntu Linux LAMP setup on a laptop with Windows XP Pro SP3. I'd like for that vm to be active on my network as its own machine (with IP address and all), so that I can designate it as a TEST machine within Adobe Dreamweaver CS5. In this way developing a website within my own laptop, migrating it to the vm when turned-on, and testing the website, for functionality. In this way I ensure quality before uploading to the production (PROD) hosting server online.

If this is possible, what is it called (that I'm trying to accomplish)?

What is the easiest way to accomplish this?

Thanks, any feedback appreciated.

:D

v/r
Roy
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Perryg
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Re: Creating Test HTTP Servers

Post by Perryg »

Yes. Various ways to accomplish this. Read Chapter 6 in your VirtualBox users manual.
Or online here: VirtualBox online users manual
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uli100
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Re: Creating Test HTTP Servers

Post by uli100 »

Should be fairly easy to do so. I'd propose you use "bridged" networking. This way, the vm will get a separate ip address and will be visible within your network environment.

Best regards, Uli.
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