VirtualBox – Create Copies of VMs

These flashcards cover the key concepts and procedures for creating copies of VMs using VirtualBox, such as cloning, exporting, and the different configurations involved.

What is the purpose of cloning a VM in VirtualBox?

To create a copy of an existing VM for use on the same or different computer.

What are the two options for cloning a VM in VirtualBox?

Full clone and Linked clone.

What is a Full clone in VirtualBox?

A fully independent copy of a VM that does not share any resources with its parent.

What is a Linked clone in VirtualBox?

A copy of a VM that shares files with its parent and is usually slower.

What is the Export Appliance option in VirtualBox?

It allows one to create a single .OVA file that can be imported into another VirtualBox.

What should be turned off before exporting a VM using the Export Appliance option?

The virtual machine must be turned off.

What file extension does an exported appliance have?

.OVA.

What does the MAC Address Policy determine during cloning?

It specifies how to retain network card MAC addresses when cloning.

What happens if two network adapters on the same network have the same MAC address?

The network’s switch may react negatively, causing connectivity issues.

What configuration files does a full VM clone consist of?

It consists of a .VDI extension for the disk image and a .VBOX extension for the configuration file.

What is a UUID in the context of VirtualBox?

A Universally Unique Identifier assigned to a VM to differentiate between different virtual disk images.