Question

Hi,

I am planning on installing the latest version of VirtualBox on my Windows 7 machine. I made about 6 VMs using Workstation 7.0 and want to import these into VBox.

What is the best way to go about this? I've seen various articles but they don't describe the versions used, and for the latest VBox version, the process might be shorter/more reliable etc.

Also, do I need to do a lot of configuration for getting my internet working on a guest? VMWare Workstation 7.0 just requires the selection of network mode and that is it.

Thanks

Answer 1

Wanna add an important tip when doing the VMware => VBox transition : don't forget to uninstall first the vmware tools. Could be harmfull for you'r VMs to be booted up with the tools of the other hyperviser.

Answer 2

Just try your work with "Sun xVM VirtualBox".

Am using this Vmbox in windows 7 and now am able to run Linux and Windows vista using this VM. Just you save the VM's that are made with workstation 7.0 and by installing the above mentioned vitrualBox you can browse or import the saved VMs.

Answer 3

I believe that you need to create a new VM, and then attach the appropriate .vhd disk to the VM. As for the VBox networking, if you want your VMs on the same subnet as your host, configure them for "bridged" networking, otherwise you can use NAT for separate subnetting.

Lastly, since you are working with VMWare VMs, you may want to use VMWare Player with them instead of VBox. It won't give you snapshots & some less advanced networking, but it is VMWare. And the latest version of player also lets you create new VMs.