VirtualBox snapshot function

VirtualBox snapshot function

VirtualBox is a very useful Virtual Machine software, whether it is performance or ease of use than the commercial VMware. VirtualBox was originally a product of Sun. Since Sun was acquired by Oracle, it now belongs to Oracle.

In addition to virtual machine applications such as multiple operating systems, software testing, and security, the snapshot function of virtual machines also plays an important role in fast software deployment.

1. VirtualBox snapshot function

1. Generate a backup: Make a snapshot of the current disk status of the Virtual Machine (snapshot). subsequent changes to the disk are written into the "current status ".
2. Recover the backup: Delete the "current status" and restore the disk to the status when the specified snapshot is generated. This operation will prompt "whether to create a backup in the current state". If no is selected, all modifications made to the disk in the current State will be lost (use with caution)
3. Delete backup: before deleting a selected snapshot, the snapshot content is first merged up. (Recommended)

II. Application Instance: offcie 2003 and 2007 use Switch

1. Install a clean XP system and office 2003
2. Shutdown and backup generation: 20111122-office2003
3. Start backup, uninstall 2003, and install 2007
4. Shut down and generate a backup package: 20111122-office2007
5. If you want to use office2003, right-click Backup 20111122-office2003, select "Recover backup", and start it,

6. If you want to use office2007, right-click Backup 20111122-office2007, select "Recover backup", and start it,

In fact, a tree can be generated to quickly switch between various software installation statuses.

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