# Running a Netgear ReadyNAS OS VM in VirtualBox

## What is Netgear ReadyNAS OS?

> ReadyNAS [is] an advanced, easy-to-use storage solution for centralizing and accessing digital files such as photos, music, videos and documents. Designed for both home and small- and medium-sized business (SMB) users, the new ReadyNAS OS offers improvements in data protection, backup, sync, and cloud-based usability. -https://www.netgear.com/about/press-releases/2014/11172014_new_readynas_operating_system/

1. Open a web browser and download the ReadyNAS OS .vmdk file Download VMDK Files
2. Launch VirtualBox
3. Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New

   Name: ReadyNAS OS
   Machine Folder: C:\VMs
   Type: Linux
   Version: Debian (64-bit)
   Memory Size: 1024 MB
   Hard disk: Use an existing virtual hard disk now

4. Click the folder icon > Browse to and select the extracted ReadyNAS OS .vmdk file
5. Click Create
6. Select the VM and Click Settings
7. Select System
8. Uncheck the Floppy checkbox
9. On the Processor tab, give the VM at least 2 processors
10. Select Storage
11. Select and remove the IDE disk controller
12. Select the Add hard disk dropdown to the right
13. Click the Create button at the top
14. Change the size to 20 GB > Click Create
15. Click Choose to select the new virtual disk
16. Select Audio
17. Uncheck the Enable Audio checkbox
18. Select Network
19. Set the attached to dropdown to Bridged Adapter
20. Click OK
21. Make sure the ReadyNAS OS VM is selected and click Start > Normal
22. Welcome to ReadyNAS OS
23. Log into the console with the username root and password password
24. Run the following command to output the IP address of the VM
    ifconfig
25. Open a web browser and navigate to http://IPAddressfromIFCONFIG
26. Login with the username admin and password password

Source: https://github.com/ReadyNAS/sdk/wiki/Setup-ReadyNAS-OS-on-VirtualBox