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How to add different VMs for different users ?

Posted: 17. Nov 2011, 08:19
by leiw324
Hello,

I just installed 4.1-4.1.6_74713_fedora16 and phpvirtualbox-4.1-5 on Fedora 16 64bits version, successfully login into admin console by phpvirtualbox.

Question is how do I create new user on virtualbox for one VM ? I have been see VP hosting use virtualbox to do it.

Thanks !

Re: How to add different VMs for different users ?

Posted: 17. Nov 2011, 13:56
by mpack
When you installed VirtualBox the VM area was created in your host OS's <userdata> folder. A different user logged into your host will see a different set of VMs.

If you are asking how multiple users can share a VM between different user accounts - they can't, but they can share access to the same VDI, which would have to be stored outside one users private area.

Re: How to add different VMs for different users ?

Posted: 17. Nov 2011, 14:59
by leiw324
Hello,

I captured some screenshot from those web hosting VPS service.

Normal user can't add or delete VM:
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/newuploads/60e81.jpg

Normal user can't manage Virtualbox:
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/newuploads/8accf.jpg

Normal user can't edit VM settings:
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/newuploads/79742.jpg

Thanks !

Re: How to add different VMs for different users ?

Posted: 17. Nov 2011, 15:00
by leiw324
mpack wrote:When you installed VirtualBox the VM area was created in your host OS's <userdata> folder. A different user logged into your host will see a different set of VMs.

If you are asking how multiple users can share a VM between different user accounts - they can't, but they can share access to the same VDI, which would have to be stored outside one users private area.
I added an user by phpvirtualbox, this user can see admin's VM.