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VirtualBox is a powerful virtualization application that supports both x86 and AMD64/Intel64 architectures, making it suitable for use in both business environments and personal settings. This software is distinguished not only by its extensive feature set and impressive performance aimed at corporate users but also by being the only high-quality virtualization tool available for free as Open Source Software under the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2. For those seeking a detailed overview, the section titled "About VirtualBox" provides valuable insights. Currently, VirtualBox can be run on a variety of host operating systems, including Windows, Linux, macOS, and Solaris, and it supports an impressive range of guest operating systems, from numerous Windows versions (starting from NT 4.0 up to Windows 10) to DOS/Windows 3.x, several Linux distributions, Solaris, OpenSolaris, OS/2, and OpenBSD. The ongoing development of VirtualBox includes regular updates, which add new features and expand the range of supported guest operating systems, ensuring that it remains competitive in the virtualization market. Furthermore, its evolution is fueled by a lively community that collaborates closely with a dedicated company, guaranteeing its consistent enhancement and adaptation to the needs of users. As a result, VirtualBox continues to be a reliable choice for anyone interested in virtualization solutions.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Balesio eLearning Impulse
Family Law Software
IM-Magic Partition Resizer Free
Macrorit Partition Expert Pro
NIUBI Partition Editor

Integrations Supported

Axigen
Dradis
EMCO MSI Package Builder
Forensic Explorer
Huawei Anti-DDoS
Huawei Blockchain Service
Huawei Data Security Center
Huawei Database Security Service (DBSS)
Huawei RDS
Kylo
PACE Suite
PrinterTux
Solus
StorPool Storage
miniSipServer

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided
Free Version

Supported Platforms

Windows

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Not specified

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

microsoft.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Oracle

Date Founded

1977

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.virtualbox.org

Categories and Features

Operating Systems

Not specified

Categories and Features

Hypervisors

Not specified

Sandbox

Not specified

Server Virtualization

Audit Management
Health Monitoring
Live Machine Migration
Multi-OS Virtual Machines
Patching / Backup
Performance Log
Performance Optimization
Rapid Provisioning
Security Management
Type 1 / Type 2 Hypervisor

Virtual Desktop (VDI)

Desktop-as-a-Service
Multi-Device Support

Virtual Machine

Graphical User Interface
Remote Control
VDI

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