Oracle VM VirtualBox

Oracle VM VirtualBox is an open source, cross-platform, virtualization

software that allows multiple operating systems to run concurrently
on a single device. Developers use VirtualBox to deliver code faster
by running and testing different operating systems on their laptop. IT
teams and solution providers use VirtualBox to reduce operational
costs and shorten the time needed to securely deploy applications
on-premises and to the cloud. Designed for IT professionals and Key benefits
developers, Oracle VM VirtualBox runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Lower operation costs by
and Oracle Solaris systems and is ideal for testing, developing, reducing the number of
required desktop and server
demonstrating, and deploying solutions across multiple platforms on
configurations
a single device.
Simplify development
environments by running the
same solution on any x86
Easy to Use, Fast and Powerful, Extensive Platform Coverage laptop

Designed for use on systems ranging from ultra-books to high-end server class Automate deployments to the
hardware, Oracle VM VirtualBox is lightweight and easy to install and use. Yet, cloud

under the simple exterior lies an extremely fast and powerful virtualization Fast track application
development, quality assurance
engine. With a formidable reputation for speed and agility, Oracle VM VirtualBox
and testing
contains innovative features to deliver tangible business benefits such as
Easily create secure and
significant performance improvements, a more powerful virtualization system
encrypted workspaces
and a wider range of supported guest operating system platforms.
Enable remote workers to
access restricted applications
securely

Simplify software distribution by

embedding applications inside a
VirtualBox VM

Run almost any type of

application on existing
machines

Build a multi-tier demonstration

system on a single portable
machine

Extend the lifetime and

usefulness of existing
computers

Run legacy platforms and

applications on modern
hardware

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 Image Caption 1. Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager screen.

Easy to use
Key Features
 Import from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - The Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager
Available for Windows, macOS,
now supports importing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Instances to Oracle VM Linux and Oracle Solaris host
VirtualBox and get the same running as Virtual Machines. This functionality operating systems
facilitates the experience of using VirtualBox as the development platform Supports a wide range of guest
for the cloud. platforms

 Easily export to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - The Oracle VM VirtualBox Short learning curve graphical
user interface
Manager supports exporting of virtual machines to Oracle Cloud
Infrastructure as Emulated or Paravirtualized Instances and allowing the Powerful, scriptable command-
line interface
creation of multiple virtual machines without re-uploading of the same
Import and export virtual
Virtual Machine (VM).
machines using OVF/OVA
 Support for Nested Virtualization - Nested virtualization enables a standards
hypervisor, such as Oracle VM VirtualBox or KVM to be installed, on an Export Virtual Machines to
Oracle VM VirtualBox guest. VMs can then be created and run in the guest Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

VM. Import Instances from Oracle

Cloud Infrastructure
 VirtualBox Guest Additions - Installed inside the guest virtual machine, the
Shared folders between guest
Guest Additions provide a more natural user experience. For example, guest and host
windows can be easily resized to arbitrary resolutions, made full-screen or
Seamless, resizable, and full
even operate in seamless mode. Data can be copied and pasted to and from, screen window display modes
and between, concurrently running machines and the host platform. This
Video and 3D (OpenGL, DirectX)
functionality is controllable as bi-directional, uni-directional, or disabled. acceleration

 Guest Control File Manager - The Guest Control File Manager enables a Multiple virtual screen support
guest VM user to transfer files between the guest and host. Powerful and flexible
networking options
 VirtualBox Manager - The Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager supports virtual
machines moving on local storage. USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 and serial ports

NVMe, SAS, SATA, SCSI and IDE

 Virtual Machine Cloning Process - Options while cloning virtual machines storage controllers
include retaining the hardware UUID, MAC address policy, and disk image
Built-in iSCSI initiator
names.
Built-in Remote Display Server
 Cloud Profile Manager - A tool that enables and configure details of your
Multi-generational branched
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure service account to be configured using snapshots
VirtualBox. Linked and full clones
 Shared Folders –A host platform’s filesystem can be shared with the guest to Controllable copy and paste
facilitate cross-platform computing. Screen-recording facility

 Multi-touch support – Hosts supporting multi-touch interfaces can deliver Disk image encryption
this capability to their guests. HiDPI support

 Flexible Networking options – Oracle VM VirtualBox offers a rich range of Drag and drop support
networking models from easy-to-use NAT networking, to fully functional
Bridged networking, and specialist Internal and Host-only networking.

 IPv6 – IPv6 is offered as an option in most networking modes alongside IPv4.

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 Virtual Media Manager – Oracle VM VirtualBox supports the widest range of
virtual disk formats from its own native (.vdi) format to those offered by
Microsoft (.vhd), VMware (.vmdk), and Parallels (.vdd). Oracle VM VirtualBox
GUI allows conversions between formats.

 Video Capture – A built-in recording mechanism of the guest’s screen

contents. Easy to start and stop, recording one or more virtual screens to the
standard webm format.

Performance and Power Highlights Related Products

 Intel and AMD hardware support – Harnessing the latest in chip-level support The following products
for virtualization, Oracle VM VirtualBox supports recent AMD and Intel complement Oracle VM
VirtualBox:
processors bringing faster execution times for everything from Windows to
Linux and Oracle Solaris guests.  Oracle Linux

 Oracle Virtualization
 3D Graphics support – Support for displaying 3D graphics in a guest has
been improved; VBoxSVGA and VMSVGA are the new virtual graphical
interface that boosts 3D performances.

 Bi-Directional Drag and Drop support – On all host platforms, Windows,

Linux, and Oracle Solaris guests support “drag and drop” of content between
the host and the guest. The “drag and drop” feature transparently allows
copying or opening of files, directories, and more.

 Disk Image Encryption – VirtualBox allows data stored in hard disk images to
be encrypted transparently for the guest. VirtualBox uses the AES algorithm
and supports 128 or 256-bit data encryption keys.

 High-performance storage I/O subsystem – Oracle VM VirtualBox offers a Related Services

wide range of virtual storage controllers including NVMe, SAS, SATA, SCSI,  Oracle VM VirtualBox
and IDE controllers. VirtualBox utilizes an asynchronous I/O virtual disk Enterprise - Commercial
subsystem to achieve high-performance whilst maintaining high data Licenses and Support
integrity.

 Built-in iSCSI Initiator – Oracle VM VirtualBox includes an iSCSI initiator that

allows virtual disks to exist as iSCSI targets. The guest sees a standard
storage controller while disk accesses are translated into iSCSI commands
and sent across the network.

 Remote Display Protocol – The unique built-in VirtualBox Remote Display

Protocol (VRDP) enables powerful remote, graphical access to the console of
the guest. Microsoft RDP-capable clients can connect to one or more remote
monitors, with USB device redirection when using rdesktop-based clients.
VRDP is also accessible over IPv6.

 Serial and USB connections – External devices can be connected to guests,

with specific USB devices selected by a powerful filter mechanism.
VirtualBox supports USB 1.0, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 devices.

 Virtual webcam – On hosts with cameras, VirtualBox exposes a virtual

webcam allowing guests running apps such as Skype or Google Hangouts to
use the host camera.

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 High-Definition audio – Guests enjoy the rich audio capabilities of an Intel
high-definition audio card.

 Full ACPI support – The host’s power status is fully available to the guest and
ACPI button events can be sent to the guest to control the lifecycle of the
virtual machine.

 Multi-generational and branched snapshots – Snapshots allow a user to

revert to previous known states. Take a snapshot before installing software,
then revert to the snapshot to recover the pre-installation state.

 Guest automation – The guest automation APIs allow host-based logic to

drive operations in the guest including update of the Guest Additions.

 Web services – A Web service API enables remote control of VirtualBox by

authorized clients.

Oracle VM VirtualBox licensing and support

 Commercially supported platforms – Oracle VM VirtualBox enables the option to install and run a broad range
of host and guest platforms. Oracle offers commercial support for the most popular guest operating systems,
providing customers with expert help when they need it.
 VirtualBox Licensing Terms and FAQ – Please read Personal Use and Evaluation License (PUEL) and FAQ to
clarify Extension Pack usage on VirtualBox.
Please refer to the User Manual for complete information on the use of these and other new features in Oracle VM
VirtualBox.

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