Create an operating system tailored for VirtualBox.

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TwoPunch
Junior Member

10-19-2023, 01:21 PM

Consider setting up a custom OS inside VirtualBox by using lightweight distributions like Arch Linux. You can install only the essentials and remove unnecessary software. Another option is to use a minimal Linux image and configure it for your needs. Let me know if you'd like more details!

TwoPunch

10-19-2023, 01:21 PM #1

DankKoala
Junior Member

11-08-2023, 02:37 AM

Avoid using virtual box as it doesn't work well here—it's not suitable. This solution already exists and is referred to as a hypervisor. You can find examples in Linux with kvm, ESXi, XenServer, Proxmox, or Hyper-V Server.

DankKoala

11-08-2023, 02:37 AM #2

SillyDragon
Senior Member

586

11-08-2023, 04:08 AM

The top choice is a lightweight, low-overhead solution that connects directly to hardware with minimal resources.

SillyDragon

11-08-2023, 04:08 AM #3

The top choice is a lightweight, low-overhead solution that connects directly to hardware with minimal resources.

Santonite
Member

208

11-26-2023, 07:33 AM

those above are all free and very low overhead. What are you doing with this? What hardware? Im assuming you want this headless. What storage? Id probably try out proxmox first.

Santonite

11-26-2023, 07:33 AM #4

those above are all free and very low overhead. What are you doing with this? What hardware? Im assuming you want this headless. What storage? Id probably try out proxmox first.

demenciossauro
Member

203

11-27-2023, 02:13 PM

Arch offers the newest features, while Debian provides more stability. Xen focuses particularly on this goal.

demenciossauro

11-27-2023, 02:13 PM #5

Arch offers the newest features, while Debian provides more stability. Xen focuses particularly on this goal.

Anton_356
Junior Member

11-27-2023, 07:36 PM

KVM over Xen is more actively developed and runs faster.

Anton_356

11-27-2023, 07:36 PM #6

KVM over Xen is more actively developed and runs faster.

Blackfin323
Junior Member

11-28-2023, 12:44 AM

I intended to test it on a laptop using one single hard drive and 2-3 operating systems. I planned to format it as VHD and then run it via VirtualBox. That would let me use Arch as the base system and switch to Ubuntu or another virtualized OS.

Blackfin323

11-28-2023, 12:44 AM #7

Libster164
Member

11-28-2023, 12:56 AM

Yes, kvm offers advanced features and customization options.

Libster164

11-28-2023, 12:56 AM #8

Yes, kvm offers advanced features and customization options.

cocochip50
Member

193

12-19-2023, 08:12 PM

Yes, KVM functions as part of a larger operating system.

cocochip50

12-19-2023, 08:12 PM #9

Yes, KVM functions as part of a larger operating system.

mister_pokemon
Member

01-09-2024, 09:47 AM

#10

But none of these alternatives fit either. You still require a kernel to handle storage, network, interface, booting, and similar tasks. So just install Fedora or Ubuntu (though choosing a different distro can be tricky). Then use KVM on Linux—it's superior to VirtualBox.

mister_pokemon

01-09-2024, 09:47 AM #10

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