VirtualBox issues

Hey guys,

So I am very new to this world, but am trying to get a linux machine up and running for my daily work machine. I work at a software company and it seems beneficial for me to learn linux.

Anyways, I'm trying to set up a VM for a couple little things ( I need to be able to use MS SQL server, and I need to be able to use IE (for troubleshooting etc)).

I was suggested VirtualBox, but am encountering the error that I'm seeing others having. That virtualbox cannot be run in a Xen Environment.

Now, I sort of understand what's going on here, but not too well. All I can find on the internet is people being snarky and telling people they're dumb for not knowing what this means.. So I'm hoping you guys could take a second and help me understand.



Using Xen itself for my VM needs seems to be an incredibly intimidating endeavor .. So I'm trying to weigh my options.

Is there a way for me to configure my machine (even if this means reinstalling ubuntu/switching distros) so I can use VirtualBox? Or would tackling the monstrosity that is setting up a VM with xen a simpler solution?

I would really appreciate any help anyone can offer. I apologize for my ubuntu-illiteracy.

Thanks!