Select the file below that is used in virtualbox to create a virtual machine:
This guide is not intended to provide detailed steps for every item on every operating system. It is meant as a general guide, and you will have to google to find the procedure for your particular operating system and computer model. Show
Virtualization Terminology
Step 1: Prepare your computer for VirtualizationBefore getting started with any hypervisor, there are a few things you will want to check on your host computer. Checking these before attempting to install and run your virtual machine reduces the chance that something will go wrong.
Step 2: Install Hypervisor (Virtualization Tool)Installing a hypervisor on your host is usually quite simple. In most cases, the install program will ask only a couple of questions, such as where to install the hypervisor software. WARNING: We only rigorously test our new Virtual Machines on up-to-date versions of VirtualBox. We encourage everyone to use that hypervisor if they can.
IMPORTANT: We encourage that you update your hypervisor each term if you are using new Virtual Machines, as they are often built using the most up-to-date hypervisor (typically VirtualBox for most SCS course Virtual Machines) Step 3: Import a Virtual MachineThe first step is to download the Virtual Machine for your course from our Course Virtual Machines page. This will download a .ova file.
Once the Virtual Machine has been imported, it will normally show up in the guest list within your hypervisor tool. Step 4: Start the Virtual MachineTo start up a Virtual Machine guest in most hypervisors, you simply click on the desired guest and click the Start button (often double-clicking the guest icon will work as well). IMPORTANT: Some of our larger Virtual Machines can take up to a minute to start up the Linux operating system and show you the login screen. If the start-up is a lot slower, or if the performance when logged into the Virtual Machine Desktop or Shell is poor, then consult the Trouble-Shooting section below. Step 5: Using the Virtual MachineHow you use a Virtual Machine will depend on your course, so consult your TAs. Some useful things to know:
Step 6: Shut down the Virtual MachineWhen you are done using a guest Virtual Machine, regardless of hypervisor, you need to shut it down properly. This can be done in three ways:
WARNING: If you shut down a guest operating system any other way, such as by just pressing the “X” button on the guest window or File (menu) -> Close, this can have unintended consequences. In some cases, this can be the same as pulling the power cord out of your desktop computer. This can result in hard drive errors depending on what the guest’s operating system was doing when you killed it. NOTE: Some of our VMs can take as much as a minute to shut down depending on what the system was doing, please be patient. What virtual machine software supports all windows and linux oss as well as macintosh and solaris and is provided as shareware?Oracle VM VirtualBox is cross-platform virtualization software. It allows users to extend their existing computer to run multiple operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Oracle Solaris, at the same time.
What Windows registry key contains associations for file extensions?HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR)
This key contains information about registered applications, such as file associations and OLE Object Class IDs, tying them to the applications used to handle these items.
What kind of files are created by exchange while converting binary data to readable text in order to prevent loss of data?Temporary files (. temp) are created in order to prevent data loss at the time of converting binary data into readable text.
What is a VM snapshot and why is a live acquisition typically required for VMs?What is a VM snapshot, and why is a live acquisition typically required for VMs? A VM snapshot is simply a record of the state of a VM at a particular moment. A live acquisition is typically required because they include all snapshots.
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