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VIRTUALBOX

Names:

Salwa Rijab BSIT63S23S001


Shamsa Shaheen Ali BSIT63F23S007

VIRTUALBOX
What is Virtual Box?
 Virtual Box is an open-source virtualization software that allows users
to run multiple operating systems on a single machine. Developed by
Oracle, it is free and compatible with major operating systems like
Windows, mac OS, and Linux.
Uses of Virtual Box
How Virtual Box Works

 Hypervisor Role:
Virtual Box acts as a hypervisor, managing communication between
the host machine’s hardware and the virtual machines (VMs).
 Virtual Machines (VMs):
It creates virtualized instances of operating systems, allowing each
VM to operate as if it were a separate physical computer.
 Resource Allocation:
Virtual Box allocates system resources (like CPU, RAM, storage) to
each VM, ensuring that multiple operating systems can run
simultaneously without interference.
Features of Virtual Box
 Open-source and Free:
It is open-source and free software that may run on virtually any host OS.
 Portability:
Virtual Box is portable and works on both 32-bit and 64-bit OS powered by
Intel x86-64 CPUs. Virtual Box is a type 2 hypervisor, and it operates in the
same manner on all host systems.
 Supports Multiple Operating Systems:
Virtual Box can run various OS, including Windows XP, Linux, Ubuntu, and
macOS.
 High Performance:
It delivers robust, high-performance virtualization suitable for both home and
enterprise environments.
Advantages of Virtual Box:
 Isolation:
Virtual Box creates isolated environments for each virtual machine, allowing users to
run multiple operating systems without interference, ensuring stability and security.
 Virtualization:
It leverages virtualization technology to enable the efficient use of hardware resources,
allowing multiple operating systems to run concurrently on a single physical machine.
 Cross-Platform Compatibility:
Virtual Box supports a wide range of host operating systems, including Windows, mac
OS, and Linux, making it versatile and accessible for different users.
 Easy Control Panel:
The user-friendly interface provides an intuitive control panel for managing virtual
machines, simplifying the process of setup, configuration, and monitoring.
 Multiple Modes:
Virtual Box offers various modes (like headless, GUI, and seamless mode), providing
flexibility in how users can interact with their virtual machines based on their needs.
Disadvantages of Virtual Box:
 Host Dependency:
Virtual Box relies on the host computer’s performance, meaning the virtual
machine will only work efficiently if the host is powerful enough.
 Impact of Host Issues:
If the host computer has problems, all virtual machines running on it will be
affected, especially if there are multiple VMs.
 Delayed Usability:
Virtual machines are not as fast as real computers because they rely on the
host CPU to process requests, leading to slower performance.
 Lower Efficiency:
Virtual machines are generally less efficient than physical machines,
particularly in handling high-demand tasks.
Differences Between VMware
and Virtual Box
Virtual Box VMware
The Virtual Box is the Oracle tool to The VMware is virtualization
provide the host based software that helps us to run the
virtualization. multiple operating systems in the
single host.
It is an open-source tool. It is not a open source tool.

It provides the user friendly It provides the complicated user


interface. interface.
Video memory is limited to 128 MB. Video memory is limited to 2 GB.

It offers shared storage support with It does not offer any shared storage
NFS, CIFS, and iSCSI. support.
It offers Virtual Machine encryption It offers limited Virtual Machine
with the extension pack. encryption.
Offers virtualization at both Offers virtualization at the hardware
hardware and software levels. level.
We can run it on the Linux, We can run it on the Linux, Windows
Windows, Solaris and mac OS. and mac OS.
It is a type 2 Hypervisor. It is a type 1 Hypervisor.
Installation of Virtual Box
 Download Virtual Box:
Visit the official Oracle VM Virtual Box website and download the installer.
 Select Platform Package:
Choose the installer for your operating system (Windows, mac OS, Linux).
 Run the Installer:
Click on the downloaded installer (.exe or equivalent) to start the installation
process.
 Follow Instructions:
Complete the setup by following the on-screen instructions, including default
settings.
 Launch and Create VM:
After installation, open Virtual Box and start creating your virtual machine by
selecting an operating system.
Thank You

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