ทุกไม่กี่เดือน VirtualBox major update นำ visible changes/improvements มาให้ handy free hypervisor product ผม old time user เขียน VirtualBox หลายครั้ง Recently test new version 5.2 (5.2.2)
Official enhancements list impressive: GUI revamped virtual media และ host network managers easier snapshot management unattended guest installations สะดวก ดูกัน
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Overview
Start program interface shows slightly redesigned layout อาจ confuse at first Click Details/Snapshots below opens expected right pane with bells/whistles
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Global Tools
สำคัญ: easier access global tools - Virtual Media Manager และ Host Network Manager utilities จัดการ storage/networking virtual setup attach/detach storage media create VLANs things need/expect make VirtualBox work for you
Storage: make virtual disks immutable, allow writethrough, shareable among VMs, multi-attach effectively creating fileserver
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Network side: complicated setups strict separation between networks possible VirtualBox not normally aim corporate space แต่ slowly gearing up serious product offering more tools need/expect non-home environment
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Unattended Installations
Very interesting ตอนนี้ไม่มี GUI wizard (หรือมีแต่หาไม่เจอ) ต้อง command line VBoxManage commands explore detail future teased
Linux Setup
Installation/configuration worked fully/seamlessly Linux including upgrading extension pack functionality identical across platforms Strangely Windows = penguin logo main interface Linux = fiesta of letters Perhaps should be other way around?
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สรุป (Conclusion)
VirtualBox 5.2 refreshing addition product arsenal Essentially all options still there but slightly more accessible/powerful whole idea behind revamp New features slowly incrementally build trust product No wild jumping continuous consistent progress That's exactly development/improvements like/appreciate
Already VirtualBox user = changes useful/practical New to virtualization deliberating = VirtualBox 5.2 good starting point familiar product with extra spice Over years: 3D support, screenshots, better management setup, unattended installations Party on, engage, full speed on.
Cheers.
