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virtualboxvm

VirtualBoxVM is a command line tool provided by VirtualBox, which is an open-source virtualization software. This tool allows users to manage and control VirtualBox virtual machines through the command line interface (CLI). With VirtualBoxVM, you can create, start, stop, pause, resume, and manage various aspects of virtual machines without needing to use the graphical user interface (GUI).

This command line tool provides a wide range of functionalities, including configuring hardware settings, managing virtual disks, networking, and USB devices. Users can create and delete virtual machines, clone existing ones, and import or export appliances using VirtualBoxVM.

It also allows users to manage snapshots, which are saved states of a virtual machine, making it convenient to roll back to a previous state or create different versions of a virtual machine.

VirtualBoxVM offers flexibility and automation possibilities by providing scripting options and the ability to interact with virtual machines programmatically. This allows for integration with other tools or systems, making it useful for automation tasks or integrating virtual machine management into existing workflows.

Overall, VirtualBoxVM is a powerful command line tool that complements the VirtualBox GUI, providing advanced users with the capability to manage and control virtual machines efficiently through the command line interface.

List of commands for virtualboxvm:

  • virtualboxvm:tldr:23c1f virtualboxvm: Start a virtual machine in a paused state.
    $ virtualboxvm --startvm ${select} --start-paused
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  • virtualboxvm:tldr:44825 virtualboxvm: Display a command-line window with debug information.
    $ virtualboxvm --startvm ${select} --debug-command-line
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  • virtualboxvm:tldr:59609 virtualboxvm: Mount the specified DVD image file.
    $ virtualboxvm --startvm ${select} --dvd ${path\to\image_file}
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  • virtualboxvm:tldr:b151a virtualboxvm: Start a virtual machine.
    $ virtualboxvm --startvm ${select}
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  • virtualboxvm:tldr:bc888 virtualboxvm: Start a virtual machine in fullscreen mode.
    $ virtualboxvm --startvm ${select} --fullscreen
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