Locking Down a system in VirtualBox

[UKAndyF]

Hi,

Is there a way of locking down a per-install OS so no changes can be made.

I want to build a VirtualBox OS system, then deploy that to students, however, I don't want them to be able to change any of the VirtualBox settings, just be able to import the appliance and run the OS.

Can this be done?

Thanks

[socratis]

Yes, take a look at Chapter 5.4, part 4, Immutable images. Basically the idea is that you start with a Normal image and when satisfied, you mark it as Immutable. I would keep a copy of the original Normal around, in case i need to update it (although you could go back Immutable -> Normal).

[UKAndyF]

Thanks for this, I'm just looking in to this as a suitable solution as I type, just waiting for the clone to complete...