How to create VM from VDI(Virtual Disk Image) file
We can import appliance (virtual machine) from .ova files.
There are many OS images availabile with VDI(Virtual Disk Image) format
To create a virtual machine you need do the below steps.
1. Open Oracle VM virtualBox Manager
2. Click on Machine => New
Create Virtual Machine screen will appear
2.1 Name and Operating System
Now you will be able to see the “Create Virtual Machine” screen
Name :
Type :
Version:
Name – It is your VM name
Type – Select the OS Type of your VDI image appropriately. Windows, Linux.. Etc
Version – Select the OS Version
Example:
Name : UbuntuVM01
Type : Luinux
Version: Ubuntu 64Bit
2.2 Memory Size
Select the Memory size
2.3 Hard Disk
select “Use an existing virtual hard Disk file”
Select the location where you have VDI.
Now virtual machine will be ready for use.