I have been assigned a task which is possible in Linux. And I only have Windows system, Is it possible to install Linux without interrupting Windows. I am doing [Power BI course](https://www.igmguru.com/data-science-bi/power-bi-certification-training/") and I have to complete the task.<p>Any solution will be highly appreciated.
3 ways:<p>1. Dual boot. Don't do this unless you want to be an expert and understand both GRUB and Windows BCD. Have access to a 2nd device to troubleshoot when one OS randomly updates and borks GRUB/BCD, or take FULL nightly backups and be ready to restore them. <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/boot-options-in-windows" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/d...</a><p>2. Put Linux in a VM. Why not? There is no real reason other than hardware. You will need dedicated cores and lots of disk space. Expect horrible battery life if this is a laptop. This is probably the best choice for you. <a href="https://www.virtualbox.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.virtualbox.org/</a><p>3. WSL2. If you would like an OS salad, do this. It's the ultimate blurry line between Windows and Linux. <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install</a>
- One method, probably the least intrusive would be WSL <i>Windows Subsystem for Linux</i> [1]<p>- Another option would be installing VirtualBox [2] if the license does not conflict with anything in your company <i>the extensions have a restrictive license</i>. Then grab a small Linux distribution.<p>- If your company / organization already has a license for VMWare that would be yet another way.<p>There are tutorials on how to do these on Youtube if you prefer video instructions.<p>[1] - <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install</a><p>[2] - <a href="https://www.virtualbox.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.virtualbox.org/</a>