Questions tagged [virtualization]
The virtualization tag has no usage guidance.
70
questions
1
vote
1answer
7 views
Technology for setting up temporary environments to reproduce customer issues
0
Sometimes I need to reproduce issues that appear only in the customer's environment. I could manually set up virtual machines to sufficiently mirror their environment, but it would be very nice to ...
1
vote
0answers
10 views
Software for tracking the changes within a folder?
I'm trying to decide on a Linux distro to put onto a USB, and use as a portable "computer". One of the main factors in deciding on said Distro is how much it writes to the USB during regular use. So I ...
1
vote
1answer
38 views
Is there a software that can create virtual monitors from a single physical monitor?
The question really says it all. I'm looking to see if there's software that can divide a single monitor into multiple virtual monitors. It's something I've often wanted, but never have been able to ...
1
vote
0answers
11 views
Virtualized list in pure JS
I am looking for virtualized list library, created to work in vanilla JS, that supports variable height of row/item in list. Sticky items (like position: sticky) support is also welcome.
There must ...
0
votes
0answers
7 views
Virtual list for chat log - pure js
Looking for Virtual list library for chat log. Library has to:
display logs from bottom to top
allows to dynamically add / remove content
allows for variable height of log / item of list
be faster ...
0
votes
0answers
9 views
Single-User Virtualization Software for Windows 10
Recently, I updated my Windows 10 box to the 1909 level. In doing so, it told me that my (older) VMWare Player was incompatible, and I would have to uninstall it. I did so, figuring I’d just get ...
0
votes
0answers
10 views
Any cloud mobile device provider whose devices I can embed on my website
I am looking for a cloud device provider who gives you the ability to embed the device on my website. I need for both Android and iOS device.
I checked Aws Device farm but couldn't figure out if the ...
0
votes
0answers
5 views
How to run Andriod AVD emulator on Computer that does not support Virtualization
It is very clear to me that my CPU does not support Virtualization. I want to run AVD for my android Emulator on this computer but it can not run because Computer does not support Virtualization .
I ...
0
votes
0answers
9 views
Realistic computer simulator
I am analyzing the performance of a cryptographic algorithm, and I have to analyze it on different platforms with different hardware capabilities. So , is there a software where I can choose how much ...
0
votes
0answers
7 views
Choice between VirtualBox and VMware workstation (Linux & Mac)
I work in an environment which has both Linux (Ubuntu) and Mac OS machines. I need to learn to create VMWare images (.vmx) from .ovf or .ova formats so I can send them out to the customer.
VirtualBox ...
0
votes
0answers
9 views
OpenSource Virtualization management tool with python support
I need and opensource Virtualization management tool that can be automated through Python scripting. I used VSphere (which has pyvmomi support) but it has only 60 days evaluation license. I ...
0
votes
1answer
16 views
Is there any free backup solution for Vmware VMs?
My client has 10 virtual machines at present,and he want to test a suitable free backup solution for backing up his Vmware environment before make a final decision.
0
votes
0answers
7 views
Simple Hypervisor for one OS from boot
I would like to run a hypervisor that will let me install a VM on it where the end result would be such as that when these workstations will be turned on the following will happen:
Hypervisor boots
...
1
vote
1answer
26 views
MacOS virtual output device
On my Macbook Pro I had an accident after which all audio output devices (both speakers and minijack) stopped working.
They actually are not recognized by macbook so there is no possibility to ...
0
votes
0answers
12 views
Tool to combine multiply .vmdk disks into one
I have 2 monolithic vmdk disks
disk1.vmdk
disk1-flat.vmdk
disk2.vmdk
disk2-flat.vmdk
Each of them contains 1 primary partition
Question: How can I combine those disks and get disk3.vmdk with 2 ...
0
votes
0answers
12 views
Home Lab Recommendation
I am looking for a recommendation on a home lab setup. I already bought the hardware (Supermicro Rackmount), so I only need a recommendation on the software. I would like to have 1 or 2 Windows VMs ...
2
votes
0answers
34 views
Fastest Linux distribution to boot then run Docker (until daemon up and running)
We want to find out what is the lowest meaningful boot time in a hypervisor context (VMWare on quite high-end hardware) for a Linux distribution.
All what is required after th VM system ...
0
votes
0answers
18 views
Which MacOS(OS X) version not require vt-x/amd-v in virtualbox?
i'm working in a cross platform file manager, i need to install mac os in virtualbox, but my machine not support intel vt-x or amd-v virtualization(hyper-v), thats why i need a old version of macos, ...
0
votes
0answers
39 views
How to emulate Android arm-v7a on a windows 10 PC?
I want to test a few APKs that are only compiled for Android arm-v7a devices and also I need root access to the device running it. What are some of the recommended ways of emulating an arm-v7a android ...
0
votes
1answer
22 views
Looking for free and simple OS virtualisation software
I've recently trie to re-use Virtual Box (6.0) with which I have had good experiences in the past, but recently it was much dissatisfying. My main OS is Windows 10 and I tried installing various Linux ...
0
votes
1answer
38 views
Emulator to run an application as if its on a different CPU
Can anyone recommend an emulator (ideally open source and available for Debian 9 or RHEL7) which would allow me to run a program as if it is running on a slightly different CPU?
I typically use ...
0
votes
1answer
70 views
Containers and Virtual machines
I'am looking for a lightweight vm/container to contain\isolate a certain program from the host,I’m stuck in a situation where i need to use 2 isolated apps and make them communicate with each other .
...
2
votes
0answers
25 views
Hyperconvergence infrastructure software to play with?
It looks like the "hyperconvergence infrastructure" (HCI) software became essential trend now - some examples are below:
Nutanix
SimpliVity
I want to find out what is real in this trend and what is ...
1
vote
1answer
37 views
Is their an official macOS download for virtual machines?
I want to use Xcode to develop iOS apps, but I only have a laptop with Windows software, and I know about virtual machines like VirtualBox and VMware, so I wondered: "Is their an official way to get ...
1
vote
0answers
17 views
Online virtual machine for malware tests?
I can remember a website that allowed people to upload malware to test it on their virtual machine server.
There was a screenshot of a virtual Windows XP machine, updated every ~5 minutes.
I am ...
0
votes
0answers
28 views
Software to analyze an exe file
I'm looking for an application with a good GUI that will
1) Record all the activities done by the executing program. (Reading/Writing/Modifying) files changes to system settings or registry or any ...
4
votes
0answers
40 views
Virtualization/sandbox software for Windows specifically designed to safely install software that may be bundled with PUPs
I'm looking for an extremely lightweight VM or virtualization tool for Windows that can be used to safely open installers that may be bundled with potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). (For an ...
2
votes
0answers
61 views
I need to emulate a specific hardware model (memory, motherboard, processor, etc.) Is there any software for this?
I'm looking for some software that allows me to emulate a certain hardware, brand memory, capacity, etc., since I have hibernating a system on a borrowed motherboard and then sold it. I do not know if ...
0
votes
0answers
25 views
Linux full-time online server, as sporadic workstation concerning safety
TLDR: Use one machine as full-time online server, and sporadically as workstation with monitor attached: what software setup, considering ease of use and security?
A little bit of context: I just ...
1
vote
1answer
36 views
Creating and administering many virtual machines locally
I need some sort of software that will allow me to create a few virtual machines in which I can install and run arbitrary software (e.g. nginx) and be able to run arbitrary commands (e.g. strace) in ...
2
votes
1answer
618 views
Remote Desktop with “VMware Unity Mode”
I often Remote Desktop (to another Windows server as another user) to run one of a few applications (including Windows Explorer itself) to perform various administrative tasks.
I am looking for a way ...
2
votes
1answer
69 views
Is there a free method to share a USB device from a hyper-v host to a guest VM?
I have a requirement to attach a USB device to a hyper-v host, and get it connected to a guest VM.
Looks like there are hardware solutions, or software solutions cost over $100, but the only free/...
2
votes
3answers
180 views
Lighter alternative to Virtualbox?
For the past few years, I have been using a Linux system installed on VirtualBox as my work environment. This allowed me to do two important things:
I can install specific versions of any library and ...
1
vote
0answers
13 views
Are there any OS X hypervisors that allow nested virtualisation?
I am preparing for the RHCSA exam and am using a CentOS 7 VM to practice. One of the objectives is to be able to configure a KVM VM using Virtual Machine Manager and hence my CentOS VM's emulated CPU ...
4
votes
1answer
77 views
Desktopless Virtual Machine for Windows
TL;DR: I'm looking for a Windows version of Parallels Headless Mode, to run Windows.
I'm looking for virtual machine software that can run different programs that aren't confined by the limits of the ...
0
votes
2answers
34 views
Virtualization in a sandbox software
I need a software to run multiple heavy 3d apps in a virtual environment. It can be a virtual machine or a sandbox.
I had Sandboxie to do this to me but it stopped working, and it seems their support ...
0
votes
0answers
329 views
Mount achive as a virtual drive
I want to mount achive (preferably 7z, but any nice one is ok) as a virtual drive in Windows.
There are following facts:
Let's assume that we have an empty achive. When it'll be created doesn't ...
0
votes
0answers
118 views
VM server choices for home lab/general use
I'm in the process of setting up a VM server to virtualise a lot of my home use/home lab activities, and as I get closer to system setup, I realise that I'm actually still confused/not clear about my ...
3
votes
3answers
51 views
Is there a Cloud Management Platform that can control/manage hosted, open source Linux VMs?
Is there a CMP that can manage QEMU/KVM VMs without OpenStack? Is there a CMP that can integrate with oVirt?
I want to manage a hybrid cloud (AWS and on-premises VMs) with the same application. I ...
3
votes
1answer
35 views
Hypervisor to embed in my product
I'm looking for hypervisor recommendations for use in a product that has to run a mixed bag of VMs.
The actual product uses a touch screen PC, and runs on Linux. The user only ever sees our ...
2
votes
2answers
95 views
Software to copy Windows 10 onto a virtual hard disk for Virtual PC or VMWare
My IOmega hard drive used to come with software named V Clone, with which I could create images of the whole system. It could also clone a system onto a virtual hard drive.
Unfortunately this company ...
1
vote
1answer
98 views
Cross-platform virtual disk or volume
Basically I need some software that can mount a virtual disk file as a disk or a volume file as a volume, that works for both Windows and Linux.
For example, Windows' built-in support for VHD files ...
2
votes
1answer
59 views
Container-based virtual machine solution like Docker?
I'm trying to find a solution to build a consistent development environment across different machines: Windows PC, Windows laptop, MacBook …
Recently I learned Docker, the concept attracts me. But ...
1
vote
0answers
16 views
What public cloud could support OpenStack in a hybrid cloud deployment?
I would like to have an OpenStack instance powered by a hybrid cloud. When demand becomes extremely high, I'd like to promptly leverage the unlimited resources in the public cloud.
What public cloud ...
2
votes
2answers
4k views
open source commandline tool to create OVF and OVA files
Essentially I'm hoping for an open source alternative to VMware's ovftool that will run on Linux (Debian). ovftool works fine but as it's not open source I can't redistribute it...
I have looked at ...
1
vote
0answers
117 views
What is the best android emulator?
I am trying to install an android emulator for my mobile device browser testing. I tried with Google Android emulator, Bluestacks and GenyMotion. But all these three have some problems with it,
...
2
votes
2answers
69 views
Host OS for multiple VMs
I am looking for an operating system that was designed to run virtual machines.
My requirements:
Preferably some distro of Linux (ideally Debian-based, but doesn't matter)
Not be GPU intensive (I ...
1
vote
0answers
24 views
Reservation system for support environments
I work for a software developer, where part of my job is to administer the environment that my support team uses to triage client issues. I am looking for a utility that manages reserved access to ...
2
votes
1answer
39 views
Software to determine which VM needs more resources
I have a physical server which runs 8 virtual machines with virt-manager and kvm.
Since one VM is not needed anymore, I want to give the remaining hosts more resources.
I need a tool which helps me ...
3
votes
2answers
390 views
What's a good, simple, bare-metal (or thin) hypervisor suitable for a home server?
I'm currently running a HP Microserver with a single Debian OS running a variety of home-server tasks (NAS, Plex, OwnCloud, Minecraft Server, basic web hosting, git source control repositories etc).
...
