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vboxmanage-import

Import VMs from OVF/OVA files

TLDR

Import OVA appliance

$ vboxmanage import [file.ova]
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Import with dry run
$ vboxmanage import [file.ova] --dry-run
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Import with new name
$ vboxmanage import [file.ova] --vsys 0 --vmname [newname]
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SYNOPSIS

vboxmanage import file [options]

DESCRIPTION

vboxmanage import imports virtual machines from OVF/OVA files. Creates VMs from exported appliances. Supports customizing imported settings.

PARAMETERS

--dry-run

Show what would be done.
--vsys n
Target VM in appliance.
--vmname name
Override VM name.
--basefolder path
VM location.
--cpus n
Override CPU count.
--memory mb
Override memory.

SEE ALSO

> TERMINAL_GEAR

Curated for the Linux community

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> TERMINAL_GEAR

Curated for the Linux community