Setting up Linux Mint Cinnamon in VirtualBox for Java

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Setting up Linux Mint Cinnamon in VirtualBox for Java

Name: Cross-Platform Java Dev: Linux Mint on VirtualBox - Online Course
Rating: 4.5 (140 reviews)
Author: Nicolaas C Kock

Install Linux Mint on VirtualBox, configure Java development tools, and optimize VM performance on Windows 10/11.

updated on icon Updated on Jun, 2025

language icon Language - English

person icon Nicolaas C Kock

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Lectures -5

Duration -37 mins

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Course Description

Are you prepared to develop your Java programming skills further? In this course, you will find out how to set up Linux Mint Cinnamon in Oracle VirtualBox on a Windows 10/11 machine. This step-by-step guide takes you through the whole process of creating a professional cross-platform development environment. This is a lesson plan that will be appealing to both beginners and seasoned professionals.

We will walk you through the process, including VirtualBox installation, downloading Linux Mint, and setting up key tools like Java, Git, and Apache Tomcat. You will learn to enhance your workflow with shared folders, dual-direction clipboards, and Guest Additions to boost the performance of your VM. Also, you will learn how to troubleshoot common issues and optimize the performance of your virtual machine to handle demanding applications.

At the end of this course, you will:
Learn to create a cost-effective, secured virtualized development environment.
Configuring Java and Git for error-free coding as well as effortless version control
Deploy and test web services by using Tomcat in a virtual environment
Practice configuring Linux confidently for real-time projects
Cross-platform setup perfect for students, developers, or professionals who aim to develop applications and test on the go! Join now to create your professional Java development environment and start building!

Goals

Course Objectives:
Establish a safe and economical virtualized development environment with Linux Mint installed within the Oracle VirtualBox on Windows 10/11.
Install and configure some of the most important tools, such as Java, Git, and Apache Tomcat for disturbance-free development and versioning.
Deploy, test, and fine-tune cross-platform web services with Tomcat in a virtualized environment.
Work on virtual shared folders, clipboard syncing in both directions, and Guest Additions for better VM performance.
Develop skills for troubleshooting and performance optimization on real-world Linux projects.
Build confidence in setting up professional development environments tailored for cross-platform Java applications.

Prerequisites

Course Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of Java development and version control tools like Git.
Familiarity with Windows 10/11 operating system and basic software installation processes.
Access to a Windows 10/11 machine with sufficient resources to run VirtualBox and a virtual machine.
Willingness to learn and explore Linux Mint as a development platform.
No prior experience with virtual machines or Linux required—this course is beginner-friendly!

Setting up Linux Mint Cinnamon in VirtualBox for Java

Curriculum

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Setting up Linux Mint Cinnamon in an Oracle VirtualBox on Windows 10/11 for Java

5 Lectures

Setting up Linux Mint Cinnamon in an Oracle VirtualBox on Windows 10/11 for Java 22:56 22:56
Installing and Setting up OpenJDK own Windows 10/11 03:12 03:12
Downloading, Installing and Setting up Git on Windows 10 03:07 03:07
Setting up our Github Repository and importing it into Eclipse 02:25 02:25
Downloading, Installing and Setting up the Tomcat 9 Web Server in Windows 10 05:47 05:47

Instructor Details

Nicolaas C Kock

About me

Accomplished in the full life cycle of software design from requirements definition, prototyping, proof of concept through to implementation, testing, maintenance and system enhancements.

Technical Expertise

Languages:

Java 11, SQL, XML, JavaScript

Frameworks:

Apache Camel, Spring Boot , JDBC, Mockito, Spring Security , Spring Data - JPA, Junit, Redis, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ

API's:

RAML, REST/Json, Eclipse SWT, JavaBeans, JSP, Servlets, EJB 2.1, Collections, JTA, JDBC, Eclipse Platform SDK

Concepts:

OOA/OOD (UML, Design Patterns, Re-factoring), SOA, Micro Services, Unit Testing, Mock Objects, RUP, Agile, Scrum, TDD

App. Servers:

Jboss AS, IBM Webshpere, Equinox OSGI, BEA Weblogic, Tomcat, OpenCMS

Release Tools Docker, Maven, Bamboo, Subversion, Jira, Ant, CVS, Git, Rational Suite

IDE’s :

IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, Spring Tool Suite

Databases Mongo DB, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL

OS:

Windows, Linux

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