This is a document about the Sun xVM VirtualBox R ⃝ User Manual, which introduces the virtualization basics, software vs. hardware virtualization (VT-x and AMD-V), features overview, supported host and guest operating systems, and 64-bit guests of the product.
This manual provides comprehensive guidance for installing, configuring, and using Sun xVM VirtualBox version 2.1.2 on supported host operating systems such as Windows, MacOS X, Linux, and Solaris. It explains virtualization basics, host and guest OS support, and details features like 64‑bit guest support, networking, storage, and Guest Additions.
The document also includes reference material for advanced topics such as VBoxManage command‑line usage, NAT networking, remote display (VRDP), and troubleshooting. Glossary entries define key terms like NAT, UUID, and VT‑x, while the change log records version updates.
| Version | 2.1.2 |
|---|---|
| Supported host operating systems | Windows, MacOS X, Linux, Solaris |
| Supported guest operating systems | Various operating systems |
| 64‑bit guest support | Yes |
Use the installation procedure described in section 2.1 Installing on Windows hosts.
NAT stands for Network Address Translation, a technique used to share networking interfaces.
Follow the steps in the "Creating a virtual machine" section of chapter 3.
Refer to chapter 4 The VirtualBox Guest Additions for installation instructions.