Hi,
I would like to create a VM guest by cloning my host os. Is it possible ?
Host OS is solaris 12_27
Cloning host OS into a vbox guest.
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Brutalizer
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Re: Cloning host OS into a vbox guest.
I think it is, or something similar is possible. Read the manual.
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noteirak
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Re: Cloning host OS into a vbox guest.
What you're looking for is a P2V procedure.
Hyperbox - Virtual Infrastructure Manager - https://apps.kamax.lu/hyperbox/
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mpack
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Re: Cloning host OS into a vbox guest.
As Noteirak says, the technical term for this is a P2V migration (Physical to Virtual). Note however that internal search doesn't work for three letter words. Use Google instead, e.g. with search terms "P2V site:forums.virtualbox.org".
Re: Cloning host OS into a vbox guest.
I did a full install, as I did not want the entire physical disk to be transferred to the vm.
Thanks anyway
Thanks anyway