When burning vdi to DVD for transfer

[cat2005]

I have a vdi I want to burn to DVD then install on another computer using virtual box. When burning vdi to DVD for transfer like this, in what format should I burn the DVD? Data? Or some other format (i.e., make "data disc" or something else)?

Thanks.

[MarkCranness]

Burn in whatever data format the other computer can read. ISO / ISO+Joliet / UDF whatever.
Yes, the VDI will be a data file on the DVD like any other file; you can't somehow directly burn the VDI as an ISO.

If you plan on using the VDI directly off of the DVD (possible, but not recommended), then:

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VBoxManage modifyhd ... --type immutable

... it before hand (this will force the VM to run with a differencing disk on the local hard drive).

[cat2005]

Hi,

No, I do not want to run the vdi from the DVD. The DVD is simply a transport mechanism. I want to burn the vdi to DVD. Then I want to download the vdi from the DVD to the (new) computer with Virtual Box installed.

Would burning the DVD as a simple "data" disc suffice? I would think so, but I want to double check.

Thank you.

[MarkCranness]

Would burning the DVD as a simple "data" disc suffice?

Yes, I would think so as well.

[cat2005]

Thank you.

[mpack]

Curiosity... a big problem of mine.

Why DVD? Why not a USB stick?

[cat2005]

Curiosity... a big problem of mine.

Why DVD? Why not a USB stick?

Because:

1) I am lazy and have never purchased a USB stick
2) I like "read-only" format for certain items