VMware, VirtualBox, Virtual PC and other desktop virtualization software are well known among tech people, but most of the normal users do not have idea about them. So they are missing the all advantages of these desktop virtualization software products. If you are new to virtualization environment or thinking why to use these products or [...]
Why to Use VMware, VirtualBox, Virtual PC or Other Desktop Virtualization Software? What are the Advantages?
April 17, 2012 By 3 Comments
[Infographic] The History of Open Source Virtualization
March 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Let’s take a look at the history of open source virtualization software in this infographic. Oracle VirtualBox is one of the leading free and open source desktop virtualization software which is used commonly by home and enterprise users. We have covered most of the topics and issues with multiple guest Operating Systems on VirtualBox here. [...]
[Guide] How to Install FreeNAS 0.8 on VirtualBox 4
March 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
FreeNAS is the best choice to create iSCSI disks and ZFS files systems in local PC with normal hard disk by using virtual machine or physical computer. Sysprobs already published several articles about FreeNAS on VMware and VirtualBox to configure and connect iSCSI disks, test VirtualBox teleportation and even Windows 2008 R2 Failover cluster. The [...]
What is the Best Desktop Virtualization Software, How to Decide?
January 14, 2011 By 18 Comments
I decided to publish this article after received several emails from readers regarding what is the best desktop virtualization software. This is completely from my experience and personal opinion. If you ask an automobile expert about which is the best car in the world, he or she can’t answer, because it depends on your requirement [...]
Oracle VirtualBox 3.2.10 Supports Ubuntu 10.10 and Fedora 14 with Guest Additions ISO
October 13, 2010 By 4 Comments
Yes,you heard it correct, Oracle released their desktop virtualization software latest version VirtualBox 3.2.10 recently. As expected, it supports Ubuntu 10.10 guest OS and forthcoming Fedora 14. This is a small maintenance release with several bugs fixed and support of major latest Linux versions. The built in gust additions 3.2.10 ISO file got the required [...]
VDI to VHD – Convert VirtualBox Virtual Machines to Virtual PC
September 23, 2010 By 17 Comments
Do you want to open or run VirtualBox virtual machines in MS virtual PC? if yes, then it can be done after converting disk file VDI to VHD. MS Virtual PC doesn’t support VDI ( VirtualBox hard disk file), therefore it should be converted to VHD (MS Virtual Disk format). Here, I’m showing how to [...]
Install Ubuntu 10.10 on Virtual PC 2007 with Windows 7 Host
September 21, 2010 By 12 Comments
This small guide shows how to install Maverick Meerkat Ubuntu 10.10 on Virtual PC 2007 with Windows 7 host. As you are aware, Virtual PC doesn’t support non Microsoft Operating Systems directly. Still it’s possible to install latest Ubuntu on VPC with a small trick. If you are using MS Virtual PC as your main desktop virtualization [...]
Virtual PC 2007 vs VirtualBox 3.2, Which is the Best one?
August 25, 2010 By 23 Comments
This post is a small comparison of two free desktop virtualization software products Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 and Oracle VirtualBox 3.2. As I’m running a desktop virtualization blog and having enough of experience with these both products, I’m sharing this from my experience and thoughts. You can leave your comments and suggestions also. Let’s not [...]
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