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VirtualBox inside VirtualBox. Is that possible?

VirtualBox inside VirtualBox. Is that possible?

Long story short: yes. Each virtual machine is technically “independent” of one another, and with VirtualBox, you could easily do this, since it is supported on both Windows and Linux host operating systems (emulated or not).

  1. Is it possible to run a virtual machine inside a virtual machine?
  2. Can I run VirtualBox inside VMware?
  3. Is VirtualBox dangerous?
  4. Does VirtualBox support nested virtualization?
  5. How do I run an emulator on a virtual machine?
  6. Can a virus on a VM infect the host?
  7. What is nested virtual machine?
  8. Can you install Hyper V on a virtual machine?
  9. How do I enable nested virtualization in VMware?
  10. Is VirtualBox illegal?
  11. Is VirtualBox a virus?
  12. Is it good to use VirtualBox?

Is it possible to run a virtual machine inside a virtual machine?

It is possible to run virtual machines (VMs) inside other VMs. This configuration is known as nested virtualization: Nested virtualization refers to virtualization that runs inside an already virtualized environment. ... With nested virtualization, you're effectively nesting a hypervisor within a hypervisor.

Can I run VirtualBox inside VMware?

VirtualBox, running in the virtual environment, can only use "software" virtualization. It's slow, of course. It should consume a lot of processor time. ESXi in a host system use hardware acceleration (VT-x or similar), and it performance close to real host performance.

Is VirtualBox dangerous?

Yes, it is safer to execute programs in a virtual machine but it is not complete safe (then again, what is?). You can escape a virtual machine a vulnerability is used, in this case within VirtualBox. ... It can vary from using your computer or virtual machine in a botnet to destroying all files on the computer.

Does VirtualBox support nested virtualization?

Oracle VM VirtualBox supports nested virtualization on host systems that run AMD and Intel CPUs. This feature enables the passthrough of hardware virtualization functions to the guest VM.

How do I run an emulator on a virtual machine?

How to Create an Android Emulator in Windows

  1. Download and install VirtualBox.
  2. Download the latest version of Android x86 from android-x86.org. ...
  3. Launch VirtualBox.
  4. Click New. ...
  5. Enter "Android x86" for name then select Linux and Other Linux under Type and Version and click Next.
  6. Select at least 1024MB of RAM and click Next when prompted for memory size.

Can a virus on a VM infect the host?

There have been vulnerabilities in VM hypervisors that allow malware to breach the separation and infect the host. ... So normally, unless you run a large virtualized data enter that's being specifically targeted by an attack, you're at very low risk from malware in a VM escaping into your host OS. But yes, it can happen.

What is nested virtual machine?

A nested VM (nested virtual machine) is a virtual machine contained within another VM. Nested VMs are used for testing out hypervisors and new operating systems in lab environments. Administrators using one hypervisor can nest a competitive hypervisor to try its features.

Can you install Hyper V on a virtual machine?

Enable Hyper-V to create virtual machines on Windows 10. Hyper-V can be enabled in many ways including using the Windows 10 control panel, PowerShell or using the Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management tool (DISM).

How do I enable nested virtualization in VMware?

To enable virtualized HV, select VM->Settings and navigate to the processor settings screen. Check the box next to "Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI." You will see a warning that virtualized HV will make this VM incompatible with other VMware products.

Is VirtualBox illegal?

VirtualBox and other similar products are legal. But you do have to have a legal copy of the OS, just as you would if you installed it on a physical computer.

Is VirtualBox a virus?

VirtualBox is hypervisor software that can run and administer one or more virtual guest computers inside a host computer. ... Running their malware inside a virtual machine allowed them to hide it from the prying eyes of security software on the host.

Is it good to use VirtualBox?

Yes, VirtualBox is completely safe to use with Windows 10. You can run Windows 10 in VB on Windows 10. You can also run various versions of Unix/Linux on Windows 10 VB. VirtualBox works the same on every platform I've used it on, and it works well.

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