How to Test Pi-Hole on a VM (Part I)
A great way to test experimental new software is to run it in an isolated software environment such as a Virtual Machine. This tutorial will walk you through a the basic steps and a few things you need to know to configure your own test environment using Oracle's Virtual Box and Pi-Hole running in a custom CentOS 7 VM. Oracle VM VirtualBox The first thing you will need is Virtual Box. This software is free to use for private non-commercial purposes such as a test lab. It is an important distinction to make, and you will want to contact Oracle or find another solution if you were going to use this in a commercial or for-profit setting. Follow the link above or visit https://www.virtualbox.org/ and follow the download links to get the latest version for your operating system. Install it once you are finished, selecting the defaults and reboot if necessary. Once you load it up, you will be greeted with the Virtual Box interface and ...