Does VMDK work with VirtualBox?

VirtualBox is an open-source computer hypervisor software package maintained by Oracle. However, you can copy an VMDK file and use it in a VirtualBox environment by configuring the VirtualBox virtual machine to use the VMDK file for its virtual hard drive instead of the native VirtualBox format.

What is VDI virtual disk image?

A virtual disk image (VDI) is the image of a virtual hard disk or the logical disk associated with a virtual machine. It is used in virtualization environments to create a replica of the disk space/drive assigned to one or more virtual machines.

Do VMware images work on VirtualBox?

VirtualBox and VMware aren’t perfectly compatible, so you’ll probably receive a warning message saying the the file “did not pass OVF specification performance” – but if you click Retry, the virtual machine should import and function properly.

What disk formats can VirtualBox save into?

Oracle VM VirtualBox supports the following types of disk image files:

• VDI. Normally, Oracle VM VirtualBox uses its own container format for guest hard disks.
• VMDK.
• VHD.
• HDD.

When should I use a differencing disk?

A differencing disk is a virtual hard disk (VHD) that stores changes made to another VHD or to the guest operating system. The purpose of differencing disks is to make it possible to maintain information about changes made so that they can be reversed if necessary.

When would you use a differencing disk?

A differencing disk is used primarily as a means to record and undo changes made to a VHD. It is similar to an Undo Disk, but is only associated with a single VHD. It only stores the change performed on a VHD, thus it cannot be used as a backup disk.

How import VDI image to VirtualBox?

First copy your VDI file into VirtualBox’s virtual hard disks repository. On Mac OS X it’s $HOME/Library/VirtualBox/HardDisks/. Which will brings you to the Virtual Media Manager. Click on Add and select the VDI file from step 1.

Is VDI portable?

Portability is another key benefit of VDI technology. You are no longer limited to using your desktop computer anymore. With VDI you can use your laptop, mobile phone, tablet or your thin client. You can also provision more desktops quickly and easily.