Verification and Deployment ​

Once DPU-OS is built, it can be installed and deployed for verification. Since DPU hardware is still in its early stages, you can also use VirtualBox to set up a virtual machine for deployment and testing.

Deploying DPU-OS on VirtualBox ​

This section outlines the steps to install and deploy DPU-OS using the VirtualBox hypervisor.

Preparation for Verification ​

Before deploying DPU-OS, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

• Obtain the DPU-OS ISO file.
• Ensure the host machine has VirtualBox installed.

Initial Installation and Startup ​

Creating a Virtual Machine ​

Create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox:

• Configure the virtual machine with at least 2 CPUs and 4GB of RAM.

• Allocate a virtual disk with a recommended size of 60GB or larger.

• Enable EFI boot in the system extension properties.

• In the storage settings, select the local DPU-OS ISO file as the optical drive.

• Customize other settings such as network or display as needed.

Starting the Virtual Machine ​

Start the newly created virtual machine and choose Install from ISO to begin the DPU-OS installation. The installation process is automated and requires no manual input. After installation, the system will reboot automatically.

Select Boot From Local Disk to start DPU-OS. Use the password specified during the DPU-OS creation process.

By following these steps, you can successfully deploy and verify DPU-OS locally.