How to disable SELinux permanently

SELinux is enabled by default in the virtual appliance. To switch it off permanently, follow these steps:

1.Select Exit to Terminal from the Virtual Appliance Management Console.

2.Run the command:
nano /etc/selinux/config

3.Change the line:
SELINUX=permisive
to
SELINUX=disabled

4.Save the changes and exit the editor.

5.Restart the computer with the following command to apply the new setting.
reboot