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Virtual Box
Anthony Macedo
Pedro Rodrigues
Introduction

INDEX History and Development

Main Features

Installation and Configuration

Advantages and Disadvantages

Case Studies
INTRODUCTION
VirtualBox is a virtualization software developed
by the company Innotek, later purchased by
Sun Microsystems, which was later purchased
by Oracle, which, like VMware Workstation, aims
to create environments for installing different
systems
HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT
2007: Initial launch by Innotek GmbH.

2008: Sun Microsystems acquires Innotek,


expanding the development of VirtualBox.

2010: Oracle Corporation acquires Sun


Microsystems, taking over development of
VirtualBox.

Ongoing contributions: Oracle and the open-


source community collaborate to improve and
add features to VirtualBox.
MAIN FEATURES
Creating and managing virtual machines: Intuitive interface for
creating and managing VMs.

Snapshots: Capture of the VM's current state for future recovery,


useful for testing and development.

Network modes:
NAT (Network Address Translation): Connecting the VM to the
Internet via the host.
Bridge: The VM acts as if it were directly connected to the
physical network.
Host-only: Isolated network between the host and the VM.
Multiple monitor support: Allows the VM to use several screens
connected to the host.
Folder and clipboard sharing: Facilitates the transfer of files
between the host and the VM.
INSTALLATION AND
CONFIGURATION
Windows installation:
Download the installer from the official website.
Run the installer and follow the instructions.
Configure the network drivers and other components.

Linux installation:
Use the package manager (e.g. apt, yum, dnf).
Install additional packages, such as dkms and linux-headers.
Configure user permissions and groups.

Define the name and type of operating system.


Resource allocation: memory, CPUs, virtual hard disc.
Configuring networking, storage and additional devices.
Installing the operating system on the VM.
Advantages:

ADVANTAGES Free and open source: Access to all


resources at no cost.

AND Support for multiple platforms: Compatible


with Windows, Linux, macOS, and Solaris.

DISADVANTAGES
Flexibility: Various configuration and
customisation options.

Disadvantages:

Performance: Can be inferior to native


(bare-metal) hypervisors such as VMware
ESXi and Hyper-V.
Support limitations: Some advanced
features may be missing or not as well
implemented as in commercial solutions.
CASE STUDIES

Example 1: Software Development Company


Situation: Need to test applications on multiple operating systems.
Solution: Use VirtualBox to create VMs with different OSes.
Benefits: Reduced hardware costs and increased productivity.

Example 2: Educational Institution


Situation: Need to provide flexible learning environments for IT students.
Solution: Creation of virtual labs with VirtualBox.
Benefits: Access to a secure and scalable learning environment.
CONCLUSION
VirtualBox is a powerful and
versatile tool for virtualisation,
offering support for multiple
platforms and a wide range of
functionalities.
Its use can bring numerous
benefits to developers, educators
and IT professionals.

With the continued support of


Oracle and the open-source
community, VirtualBox continues
to evolve and adapt to modern
IT needs.

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