So I'm wanting to learn a bit more about networking (ok, ALOT more), and I was thinking of trying to setup a virtual network via Virtualbox on my desktop, and as seperated from the internet as humanly possible (preferably no connection whatsoever).

Ignoring a few of the obvious problems (like my little dual core potentially running half a dozen VMs on 2G RAM), I am wanting some guidance as to what programs I would need or some documentation on setting things up.

I have no real clue where I would want to start with this, but I want it as a testbed for future toying with, to learn from, and just generally as something for me to hack at to see what does what, how, and why.

Hi,

This three links are very useful

http://www.scribd.com/doc/38661361/V...twork-Tutorial

http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch06.html

http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Advan...tworking_Linux

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I wish the service at the local restraunts was that good. That looks to be pretty much what I was looking for. Any other comments are obviously appreciated.

Thanks prayag_pjs for the links

All be it from me to stop someone from learning. However, I wouldn't try to run 6 Virtuals on 2 gigs of ram + host... You won't be getting anything done.

I may be getting a much-needed upgrade to my desktop sometime soon. Even lacking that, I am fairly sure I could manage that kind of load on my desktop, though I doubt I would try running more than 3 or 4.

Well you figure even if you give your virtuals 1/4 ram x 6 = 1 and a half gigs of RAM + your HOST.

I'm used to trying to do more with less. I'm sure I can sort out these minor issues.