(You may wish to enable auto-login on windows so VM auto starts after the machine is powered off. Shutdown VM, & Reboot Windows to test shortcut. Login to PiHole by entering the IP address of the VM within a web browser to confirm you are able to access the admin page.Ĭreate VM startup shortcut to (example): “C:UsersPi-Hole-PCDocumentsVirtual MachinesPiHole-VM-01PiHole-VM-01.vmx” and copy it into the start up directory (RUN > shell:startup) Set Windows Static IP Address (RECOMMENDED SETTING BY MAC ADDRESS ON ROUTER)Ĭonfigure Windows to allow remote access, test connection. To change the Pi-hole password, use the following command in terminal:ĬONFIRM Power settings on both the Ubuntu VM and Windows Host are set to NEVER TURN OFF. Set a static IP address, Choose " Comodo," Choose adblocker lists (check all), " Yes" to IPV4 & IPV6, " Yes" to Webserver, " Yes" to logs and select the option to "S how Everything." Finally, r ecord the IP address, username and password from the Pi-hole final install step.
Using the terminal, install curl on Ubuntu VM NOTE if you find yourself unable to move the mouse from the VM windows back to windows, the command is “CTRL + ALT.” Sudo apt-get install open-vm-tools open-vm-tools-desktop Start Pi-hole VM, Install VMWare Tools if prompted or run the command in terminal to install Open VMWare Tools 20GB storage space is enough when prompted.)īEFORE BOOTING VM FOR THE FIRST TIME, Select "Hardware Options" > Enable BRIDGE MODE under network options. You'll create a username and password for the local user during installation. ( Name Ubuntu Pi-hole-VM-01 (in case you place more Pi-hole VMs for r edundancy. Install VMWare Player enabling enhanced keyboard, and disable product updates (optional). Download Linkĭownload VMWare Workstation Player 64-bit. In Windows disable Hibernation: Open CMD as administrator and enter the command:ĭownload Latest Ubuntu 64-bit ISO File. RENAME Computer to something like, " Pi-hole-PC"Įnable Network Discovery (This PC > Network) On the bios, enable AMD/Intel Virtualization first.
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