How to install DilOS on Virtual Box


DilOS - it is illumos based platform with Debian package manager implemented (dpkg+apt).  That is a UNIX-like platform which project is based on Illumos kernel, and has many features of a system designed exclusively for the server environment.

Among the features, we can mention its use as a Server side with virtualization like Xen (dilos-xen3.4-dom0 at this moment available), zones and tools for using in small business and home users(Example: as file server with torrent client with WEB GUI, apache + mysql/postgresql + php for development, DLNA media server for smart TV or mobile device with video and music hosting, etc).


This step-by-step tutorial explains how to install DilOS on a Virtual Box machine: