如何在 VirtualBox 中安装 Fedora
VirtualBox
如果你对 Fedora Linux 感兴趣，这有几种方式可以尝试它。


最简单还不影响你操作系统的方式是 [制作 Fedora 的 USB 临场启动盘](https://itsfoss.com/create-fedora-live-usb-ubuntu/)。



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> 在 Linux 发行版的使用方式上，有一种可以无需安装而通过光盘或 USB 存储棒直接在计算机上启动完整的 Linux 操作系统的方式，这种方式称之为 “Live” 方式，如 Live CD、Live USB。
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> 通常，Live 一词并不翻译，不过，我认为，除了英文缩写和部分历史原因造成直接使用的英文单词，大部分场景都应该使用本地化的语言来描述，否则，中英文混杂的港台式中文，实在有些不伦不类；抑或，外文翻译本身就不存在意义了。
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> 因此，对于 “Live” 一词如何翻译，我们也颇费心思。这个词，在维基百科中文中，被翻译为“[自生系统](https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_CD)”，在某些场景下偶见 “现场”、“临场” 等翻译。考虑到 Live CD/USB 的特性，我认为翻译为 “临场” 比较好。
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另一种方式是安装 VirtualBox 利用虚拟化技术来尝试 Fedora。这样，你可以在你的操作系统上像使用应用程序一样使用 Fedora。


通过这种方式，你可以执行更彻底的测试，而不会搞乱当前的操作系统。


你甚至可以复制你的虚拟环境，并在其他系统上重新安装它。听起来方便吗？让我来教你怎么做。


### 在 VirtualBox 上安装 Fedora


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113504ku7qkthi72cu272x.png)


让我们分步在 Oracle VirtualBox 上安装 Fedora。


#### 步骤一：安装 VirtualBox


如果你的系统还没有安装 VirtualBox，你可以从官方网站下载。你可以找到 Windows、MacOs 和 Linux 的说明。 [Ubuntu 用户可以参考这个关于安装 VirtualBox 的详细教程。](https://itsfoss.com/install-virtualbox-ubuntu/)


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113851dw5ptwdimun36dn2.jpg)


* [下载 VirtualBox](https://www.virtualbox.org/)


#### 步骤二： 下载 Fedora ISO


如果你不熟悉 Fedora，那么这些镜像你需要知道。


[Fedora IoT](https://getfedora.org/en/iot/) 是用于可扩展基础设施的，[Fedora workstation](https://getfedora.org/en/workstation/) 是一个带有一组面向普通 GNOME 桌面环境中的桌面工具的镜像。[Fedora server](https://getfedora.org/en/server/) 顾名思义，是为服务器或数据中心定制的。


如果 GNOME 不是你的首选，你可以下载一个带有替代桌面环境的[定制版](https://spins.fedoraproject.org/) Fedora 桌面。对于本教程，我选择了带有 GNOME 桌面环境的[Fedora 33](https://itsfoss.com/fedora-33/)。


* [下载 Fedora](https://getfedora.org/)


#### 步骤三： 创建一个空虚拟机并对其进行配置


要成功安装和运行 Fedora，至少需要 20GB 磁盘空间和 2GB RAM。不过，为了获得更流畅的用户体验，建议增加一倍。在此基础上，我将创建并配置虚拟机。


开启 Virtual Box 点击 “New”。


![创建一个新的虚拟机](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113512b5hmk3jktptklldz.png)


需要注意，最重要的选项是 **将类型设置为 Linux ，版本设置为 Fedora (64-bit)**。如果你在名称提示符处开始输入 “Fedora”，VirtualBox 将自动为你选择正确的设置。虽然名字不一定非得是 Fedora，它可以是任何你喜欢的。


\*如果你只能访问 32 位版本，那么你需要在 BIOS 上启用虚拟化技术，如果你有一个 AMD CPU，它被称为 SVM。最坏的情况是你的 CPU 不支持虚拟化技术。如果你不确定，先检查这个。


如果你的设置和我类似，点击 “create” 按钮。


![命名你的虚拟机，并未它指定至少 3 GB RAM](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113928u3tvp6vvddqpyly0.png)


如前所述，至少需要 20GB 的磁盘空间才能安装 Fedora。我的系统上有 32GB 的内存，所以我分配了 8GB 内存。3 GB 的内存应该也没问题。


顺便说下内存的使用，只有在运行虚拟机时，虚拟机才会使用内存。否则，它将可用于常规使用。


确保其余设置与示例匹配，并点击 “Create” 按钮。


![以 VDI 格式分配 15-20 GB 的磁盘空间](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113521yfeprrrf0bbkva1l.png)


在你点击虚拟机的 Start 按钮之前，你需要加载如下所示的 ISO [光驱]。


![将 Fedora ISO 添加到光驱存储中](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113525ipj9cpgyj8kvnph0.png)


因为你的虚拟硬盘是空的，虚拟机将从这个 ISO 启动。可以把它看作是使用临场 USB 或磁盘安装 Linux。


![在设置中将 ISO 添加为光驱](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113543zi6s7445p1dz1pjg.png)


然后，如果你有一个多核 CPU，建议为虚拟机分配 2 个或更多的核。你可以在 “System” 选项卡下找到 CPU 核心。配置系统时，单击 “OK” 并启动虚拟机。


![可选：分配 CPU 核数](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113546vjfvrqtjsjf8zft8.png)


配置好所有内容后，单击 “Start” 按钮开始安装。


#### 步骤四：在 VirtualBox 中安装 Fedora。


如果你正确地遵循了这个过程，那么当你启动虚拟机时，你将直接从 ISO 文件启动。当你看到类似下面的屏幕时，选择 “Start Fedora”，并按回车键。


![Fedora 运行在虚拟机的临场环境中](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113548fnhw5ii9wwn6unmw.png)


要启动安装对话框，单击 “Install To Hard Drive”。


![点击 “install to hard drive”](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113553hkitokla5kou5u0a.png)


在你继续安装之前，有必要定义你的键盘布局、你的时区以及最终安装操作系统的位置。


![选择键盘布局、日期和时间，然后是安装目标位置](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113557zipiio9ijiisisap.png)


分区过程很简单。你像前面的 VDI 那样划分一些空闲空间。它应该被自动识别。


选择你的磁盘并将存储配置设置为 “Automatic”。单击 “Done” 进入上一个对话框。


![磁盘应该会自动识别](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113608xzcffmz9myyzggff.png)


一旦你配置完了上面的，点击 “Begin Installation”。


![开始 Fedora 的安装](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113617t84x5i8pqopg1gql.png)


现在只需等待 5 - 6 分钟即可完成安装。安装完成后，点击 “Finish installation” 按钮。


最后一步，需要关闭系统的电源。如果你不熟悉 GNOME 桌面环境，你可以如下这样做。


![安装后关闭 Fedora 临场环境](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113633ryap4va2ihfii5it.png)


你必须手动卸载在初始步骤中加载的 ISO 文件。


![从光驱中移走 Fedora ISO](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113636gs82gs5ciqo0sa9v.png)


下一次使用 Fedora 启动虚拟机时，系统将提示你为 Fedora Linux 创建用户帐户并设置密码。


### 使用 VirtualBox Guest Additions 的附加功能，如剪贴板共享，文件夹共享等


[Guest Additions](https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch04.html) 设计为在<ruby> 访客 <rt>  guest </rt></ruby>操作系统安装后安装在虚拟机中。它们包含对客户操作系统进行优化的设备驱动程序和系统应用程序，以获得更好的性能和可用性。


Guest Additions ISO 文件被安装为虚拟 CD-ROM 以便安装。


这是一个简单的过程。只需单击设备选项卡，然后单击 “Insert Guest Additions CD image”。


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113651vdjk7wkn65psnp7e.png)


当提示单击 “Download” 时，系统将弹出下载 Guest Additions 镜像界面。


![安装 VirtualBox Guest Additions](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113706jmm2bbww4rb3qzll.png)


#### 共享剪贴板


有时候，你需要在虚拟机和<ruby> 宿主机 <rt>  host </rt></ruby>操作系统之间移动一些内容。共享剪贴板/拖放支持将允许你在一个平台上复制项目，并将它们粘贴到另一个平台上。


要启用此功能，请在 VirtualBox 主页上选择 “Settings”，并按照下面的说明操作。“Bidirectional” 的选项是最方便的。


![启用访客和宿主系统间的剪贴板共享](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113710wze2uxu5729zz6zq.png)


#### 共享文件夹


有两种类型的分享：


* 永久共享，与虚拟机设置一起保存。
* 暂时共享，当虚拟机关闭时就会消失。可以使用 VirtualBox 管理器中的复选框创建暂时共享。


在本教程中，我将创建一个永久共享文件夹。在 VM 设置中添加你想要共享的宿主机系统文件夹，并选择你想要在 VM 中出现的名称。


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113712n55313f1vu5nunz1.png)


下次启动虚拟机时，该文件夹应该显示为网络驱动器。


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113718cc4e2ewe355izec5.png)


#### 更好的视频支持


虽然 Oracle VirtualBox 提供了具有基本功能的虚拟显卡，但访客系统添加的自定义视频驱动程序为你提供了超高和非标准的视频模式，以及视频加速。


使用 Guest Additions，操作系统的分辨率将随着你调整计算机上的 VirtualBox 窗口而动态调整大小。


最后，Guest Additions 可以利用你的计算机的显卡。如果你是一名游戏玩家或在 WM 中使用高效软件，这就会产生巨大的改变。


#### USB 和网络设备共享


有了 VirtualBox，用户就可以使用一个功能齐全的操作系统，而不必在不同的硬件上进行设置。然而，在宿主机和访客机器之间共享 USB 和网络设备并不像想的那样简单。


要访问 USB 设备，你将需要安装 [VirtualBox 扩展包](https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/6.1.16/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-6.1.16.vbox-extpack)。


![安装 VirtualBox 扩展包](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113723ngjetye1f31dwsj1.png)


**下面这些仅对 Linux**，因为我使用的是 Linux。


为了使 VirtualBox 能够访问 USB 子系统，运行 VirtualBox 的用户（在宿主机系统上）必须属于 `vboxuser` 组。为此，打开一个终端并发出以下命令:



```
sudo usermod -aG vboxusers 'your username'

```

运行该命令后，你应该注销并重新登录，或者重新启动主机。


在这一步，插入你的 U 盘，通过你的 VM 设置，你应该能够找到并添加介质，如例子中所示。


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113725k4fzu21yanynz9rp.png)


当你下次启动虚拟机，你的 USB 将是可访问的。


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113730yzsag6s70uvsa30a.png)


### 额外提示：保存并导出虚拟机，以便以后可以在任何系统上使用它


你可能想在另一台计算机上使用虚拟机，或者是时候构建一台新机器了，并且你需要保持虚拟机的原样。只需几个简单的步骤，就可以轻松地导出当前设置并将其导入到另一台机器。


在 VirtualBox 主面板上，单击 “file”、“Export Appliance”。如果你喜欢键盘快捷键，你可以简单地点击 `Ctrl+E`。


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113733c19mfhmuf261h929.png)


选择要导出的虚拟机，然后单击 “Next”。


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113737yl60l709s0be7i9e.png)


“Format” 选项需要注意一下。有三种不同的选项：<ruby> 开放虚拟化格式 <rt>  Open Virtualization Format </rt></ruby> 0.9、1.0 和 2.0 ，可以是 ovf 或 ova 扩展名。


使用 ovf 扩展名，会分别写入几个文件，而 ova 扩展名则将所有文件合并到一个开放虚拟化格式归档文件中。


默认格式 OVF 1.0 应该没问题。


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/24/113740fxxzllyxp2lj5j87.png)


要完成该过程，单击 “Next”，然后在下一个对话框中单击 “Export”。


### 总结


通过使用虚拟机，你不仅可以测试操作系统，还可以部署与物理机器同等重要的功能完整的系统。如今，硬件已经变得如此强大和廉价，它的大部分功能都没有被利用。


通过虚拟化技术，你可以使用这些浪费的资源。对物理机器的需求减少了，因此能源消耗也减少了。你可以从硬件和降低运行成本两方面省钱。


在大规模服务环境中，服务器虚拟化更多的是一种基本需求，而不是一种高级概念。


我希望本教程对你在 VirtualBox 中安装 Fedora Linux 有帮助。如果你遇到任何问题，请在评论中告诉我。




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If you are curious about Fedora Linux, there are several ways to try it. You could [install Fedora Linux alongside Windows](https://itsfoss.com/dual-boot-fedora-windows/) but that’s a bit of an effort. An easier way that won’t affect your current operating system is to [create a live USB of Fedora.](https://itsfoss.com/create-fedora-live-usb-ubuntu/)

An alternative way to try Fedora, is to get advantage of virtualization technology through an installation in VirtualBox. This way, you use Fedora like an application on your current operating system.

This way, you can perform more thorough testing without messing up your current operating system.

You can even copy your virtual setup and re-install it on some other system. Sounds handy? Let me show you how to do it.

## Installing Fedora in VirtualBox

![Install Fedora In Virtualbox](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/install-fedora-in-virtualbox.png)

Let’s see the steps for installing Fedora Linux in Oracle VirtualBox.

### Step 1: Install VirtualBox

If you haven’t already installed VirtualBox on your system, you can download it from the official website. You can find instructions for Windows, Mac OS and Linux. [Ubuntu users can refer to this detailed tutorial on installing VirtualBox](https://itsfoss.com/install-virtualbox-ubuntu/).

![Download Virtulabox](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/05/download-virtulabox.jpg)


![Download Virtulabox](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/05/download-virtulabox.jpg)

**Step 2: Download the Fedora ISO**

If you are not familiar with fedora, there are a few images to be aware of.

[Fedora IoT](https://getfedora.org/en/iot/?ref=itsfoss.com) is to be used for scalable infrastructure, [Fedora workstation](https://getfedora.org/en/workstation/?ref=itsfoss.com) is an image with a set of tools oriented for a desktop in a vanilla GNOME desktop environment and [Fedora server](https://getfedora.org/en/server/?ref=itsfoss.com) as its name reveals, is tailored for a server or data center.

If GNOME isn’t your first choice, you can download a [spin](https://spins.fedoraproject.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) of Fedora desktop with an alternative desktop environment. For this tutorial, I chose [Fedora 33](https://itsfoss.com/fedora-33/) with the GNOME desktop environment.

### Step 3: Create an empty virtual machine and configure it

Fedora requires a minimum of 20GB disk space & 2GB RAM, to install and run successfully. Although double those amounts is recommended for a smoother user experience. Based on that I will create and configure the virtual machine.

Start Virtual Box and click on New.

![Create A New Vm](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/0.-create-a-new-vm.png)

The most important option to pay attention, is the **type to be set to Linux and the version to Fedora (64-bit)**. If you start typing Fedora at the name prompt, VirtualBox will automatically pick the correct settings for you. Although the name doesn’t have to be Fedora, it can be anything you like.

*If you have access to 32-bit version only, you need to enable virtualization technology on BIOS, if you have an AMD CPU it is called SVM. Worst-case scenario is that your CPU doesn’t support virtualization technology. If you are not sure, check this first.*

Once you have similar settings with me, click on the create button.

![1 Create Vm Fedora](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/1-create-vm-fedora-800x533.png)

As mentioned before, you need at least 20 GB of disk space to be able to install Fedora. I have 32 GB of RAM on my system so I assigned 8 GB here. You should be fine with 3 GB of RAM.

A word about RAM consumption, the RAM will only be consumed by the virtual machine when you are running it. Otherwise, it will be available for regular usage.

Make sure that the rest of the settings match the example and click Create.

![2 Fedora Vm Disk](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/2-fedora-vm-disk-800x533.png)

Before you click the start button of your virtual machine, you need to load the ISO as shown below [Optical Drive].

![Fedora VM Settings ISO](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/fedora-vm-settings-iso-800x640.png)

As your virtual hard drive is empty, the virtual machine will boot from this ISO. Think of it as using a live USB or disk for installing Linux.

![3 Fedora Vm Settings2](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/3-fedora-vm-settings2.png)

Then, if you have a multi-core CPU it is recommended to assign 2 or more cores for your virtual machine. You may find the CPU cores under the system tab. When you configure your system click ok and start the virtual machine.

![4 Fedora Vm Cpu](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/4-fedora-vm-cpu-800x533.png)

Once you have configured everything, click on the start button to begin the installation.

### Step 4: Install Fedora in VirtualBox

If you have followed the process correctly, when you start the virtual machine you will boot directly from the ISO file. When you see a similar to below screen select Start Fedora, and press the enter key.

![6 Fedora Vm Boot](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/6-fedora-vm-boot.png)

To start the installation dialog box, click on Install to Hard Drive.

![Installing Fedora in VirtualBox](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/7-fedora-vm-install-1-800x622.png)

Before you proceed to the installation, it is essential to define your keyboard layout, your timezone and finally where the operating system will be installed.

![9 Fedora Vm Partitioning 2](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/9-fedora-vm-partitioning-2-800x706.png)

The partitioning process is straight forward. You made some free space as VDI earlier. It should be automatically recognized.

Select your disk and set the storage configuration to automatic. Click on Done to go to the previous dialog box.

![Disk partition while installing Fedora in virtual box](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/10-fedora-vm-hdd-800x706.png)

Once you have configured the above, click on “Begin Installation”.

![12 Fedora Vm Installation 1](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/12-fedora-vm-installation-1-800x706.png)

Now you just need to wait for five-six minutes for installation completion. Click on the “Finish installation” button when installation is finished.

As a last step, you need to power off your system. If you are unfamiliar with the GNOME desktop environment you can do it like so.

![15 Power Off Fedora Gnome](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/15-power-off-fedora-gnome-800x706.png)

You have to manually unload the ISO file that you loaded at the initial steps.

![Remove Fedora Iso From Optical Drive](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/remove-fedora-iso-from-optical-drive-800x589.png)

The next time you start the virtual machine with Fedora, you will be prompted to create a user account and set your password for Fedora Linux.

## Use VirtualBox guest additions for additional features like clipboard sharing, folder sharing and more

[Guest Additions](https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch04.html?ref=itsfoss.com) are designed to be installed inside a virtual machine post installation of the guest operating system. They contain device drivers and system applications that optimize the guest operating system for better performance and usability.

The Guest Additions ISO file is mounted as a virtual CD-ROM in order to be installed.

This is a straightforward process. Simply click on the devices tab and then click on “Insert Guest Additions CD image”

![Installing Guest Additions for Fedora in virtual box](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/16-Fedora-vm-guest-additions-800x706.png)

You will be prompted to download the guest additions image, when prompt click on Download.

![Install VirtualBox Guest Additions](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/17-Fedora-vm-guest-additions-800x686.png)

**Shared clipboard**

At some point you’ll need to move some content between your virtual machine and the host operating system. The shared clipboard/drag and drop support will allow you to copy items on one platform and paste them on the other.

To enable this feature, choose **Settings** on the VirtualBox home page and follow the instructions as below. I find the **Bidirectional** option the most convenient.

![19 Fedora Vm Shared Clipboard 2](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/19-fedora-vm-shared-clipboard-2.png)

**Shared folders**

There are two types of shares:

- Permanent shares, that are saved with the Virtual Machine settings.
- Transient shares, that are disappear when the Virtual Machine is powered off. These can be created using a checkbox in the VirtualBox Manager.

In this tutorial, I will make a permanent shared folder. In the VM settings add the host system folder you want to share and choose the name that you want to appear at your VM.

![20 Fedora Vm Shared Folders 1](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/20-fedora-vm-shared-folders-1.png)

The next time you start the virtual machine, the folder should appear as a network drive.

![22 Fedora Vm Shared Folders2 1](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/22-fedora-vm-shared-folders2-1-800x547.png)

**Better video support**

While the virtual graphics card which Oracle VirtualBox provides all the basic features, the custom video drivers that are installed with the Guest Additions provide you with extra high and non-standard video modes, as well as accelerated video performance.

Using Guest Additions, the guest OS’s resolution will dynamically resize as you adjust the VirtualBox window on your computer.

Finally, Guest Additions can take advantage of your computer’s graphics card. If you’re a gamer or using productivity software in a WM, this makes a huge difference.

### USB and Network Devices sharing

With VirtualBox, users have the ability to use a fully-functional operating system, without having to do the setup on different hardware. However, sharing USB and network devices between the host and guest machine is not as straightforward as it should be.

To access USB devices, you will need to install [the VirtualBox extension pack](https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/6.1.16/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-6.1.16.vbox-extpack?ref=itsfoss.com).

![21. Fedora Vm Extension Pack](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/21.-fedora-vm-extension-pack.png)

** This is for Linux only** because I am using all this in Linux.

In order for VirtualBox to have access to the USB subsystem, the user (on host system) running VirtualBox must belong to the vboxuser group. To do this, open up a terminal and issue the following command:

`sudo usermod -aG vboxusers 'your username'`


Once you run the command, you should either log out and log back in, or restart your host machine.

At this step, plug in your USB stick and through your VM settings you should be able to find and add the medium as shown at the example.

![25. Fedora Vm Usb 1](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/25.-fedora-vm-usb-1-800x527.png)

Your USB will be accessible the next time you start your virtual machine.

![26. Fedora Vm Usb 1](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/26.-fedora-vm-usb-1-800x578.png)

## Bonus Tip: Save and export the Virtual Machine so that you can use it later on any system

You may want to use your virtual machine to another computer or it is time to build a new machine and you need to keep your virtual machine as it is. You can easily export your current setup and import it to another machine at a few easy steps.

At the VirtualBox home panel, click on file and the export appliance. If you prefer keyboard shortcuts, you can simply click **Ctrl+E**.

![23. Fedora Vm Export](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/23.-fedora-vm-export.png)

Choose the virtual machine you want to export and click on next.

![24. Fedora Vm Export 1](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/24.-fedora-vm-export-1-800x545.png)

The Format option needs some attention. There are three different options of Open Virtualization Format 0.9, 1.0 and 2.0, which can be either ovf or ova extensions.

With ovf extension, several files will be written separately, compared to ova extension, which combines all the files into one Open Virtualization Format archive.

The default format, Open Virtualization Format 1.0, should be fine.

![25. Fedora Vm Export](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/25.-fedora-vm-export-800x545.png)

To finish the process, click next and at the next dialog box click export.

### Conclusion

By using a virtual machine you can’t just test an operating system but deploy a fully functioning system, equally comparable to a physical machine. Nowadays, hardware has become so powerful and affordable that most of its power is not being utilized.

Through virtualization technology, you can use those wasted resources. The need for physical machines is reduced, and consequently the energy consumption is less. You can save money both from hardware and reduced running costs.

On a larger scale, server virtualization is more of a basic requirement than an advanced concept.

I hope you found this tutorial helpful in installing Fedora Linux in VirtualBox. If you face any issues, please let me know in the comments.