How to open ova file in virtualbox?

How to open ova file in virtualbox?

If you have a ova file and you want to open in oracle virtualbox, follow the steps below:

Step 1) In virtualbox, go to "File" -> "Import Appliance"

Step 2) You will see a "Import Virtual Appliance" ,

select the file location to import. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 3) "Appliance Settings"

You can double-click and select changes. Click "Import" to continue

Step 4) It takes a while to complete the import process. Once complete, you can explore it.

Have Fun!




- wong chee tat :)

Running VM for Win 2008 and Win 7

Running VM for Win 2008 and Win 7

What I have done for this week:

- Let's create vm for Win 2008 and Win 7.
- In Win 2008, created a domain, and dc promo as DC (of course running AD with integrated DNS).
- Check both are able to ping each other
- Check both are able to resolve the hostnames
- Win 7 is made to joined domain. Check both are able to communicate with other
- Install and test with EPO 4.6.x
- Having some fun exploring EPO 4.6.x and populate some data (OU, users, machines) in AD


- wong chee tat ):

VirtualBox

Downloaded and tried out the new version of virtualbox, which is release on Feb 17th 2011. The change log is here.

I am currently testing with different OSes (Windows 2008 Server, etc) and on different platforms. I will post more later on.

- wong chee tat :)