What is VirtualBox?
VirtualBox is an open-source x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization software that enables users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single machine. Supported guest operating systems include Windows (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10), DOS/Windows 3.x, Linux (2.4, 2.6, 3.x and 4.x), Solaris and OpenSolaris, OS/2, and OpenBSD. The application is available in 28 languages and can be used for both enterprise and home purposes
Highlights
- Cross-platform compatibility: Runs on Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and Solaris hosts
- Diverse guest OS support: Supports a wide range of guest operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Solaris, and more
- Open-source and free: Available as Open Source Software under the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2
- Virtual machine management: Provides capabilities for creating, managing, and running multiple virtual machines simultaneously
- VM snapshot functionality: Allows users to save and revert to a particular state of a virtual machine
- Data transfer and sharing: Enables data transfer and file/directory/clipboard sharing between host and guest systems
- OVF format support: Supports the Open Virtualization Format (OVF) for importing and exporting virtual machines
- VM group control: Offers the ability to control and manage groups of virtual machines
Features
Lightweight
Portable
Multiple languages
Virtualization
Container Virtualization