Image my host, load into VB as guest?

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cat2005
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Image my host, load into VB as guest?

Post by cat2005 »

Is it possible to image my linux host OS, save it, then load that saved image into virtualbox?

Doing so would result in an exact duplicate that I could run as a guest.

Doing so appeals to me. Otherwise, I would have to re-configure the OS settings from memory once running in virtualbox.

Doing it this way would be very slick.
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Re: Image my host, load into VB as guest?

Post by vbox4me2 »

Yep, its called p2v, works for about 90% of the time, when it doesn't you're in for much fun trying to figure out why :D
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Re: Image my host, load into VB as guest?

Post by Sasquatch »

Check the Windows Guests section, there's a howto there to help you.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

Retired from this Forum since OSSO introduction.
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