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ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

Sure! Let’s break down the help output for the virtualbox --help command into clear bullet points, explaining it in simple terms, just like we’re chatting:

General Command Syntax:

• virtualbox [options]
  You run this command to interact with VirtualBox from the terminal.

Key Options & Commands:

• --help
  Shows the help information (this is what we’re discussing now).
• --version
  Displays the version of VirtualBox installed.
• --startvm <name|uuid>
  Starts a virtual machine by its name or UUID (unique identifier). You just specify the machine name and it boots up.
• --controlvm <name|uuid> <command>
  Used to send commands to a running VM, like pausing, saving, or stopping it. You follow this with the VM’s name or UUID and the command you want to run (e.g., poweroff or pause).
• --snapshot <name|uuid>
  Manage snapshots of a virtual machine. Snapshots are like save points, allowing you to revert to a previous state of the VM.
• --list
  Displays a list of your VMs, settings, snapshots, etc. This is helpful to see what VMs you have set up.
• --createvm
  Command for creating a new virtual machine. You specify settings (name, OS type, etc.) after this.
• --register
  Registers an existing VM configuration with VirtualBox. Useful when you want to add a previously created VM that’s not yet registered.
• --unregister
  Removes a VM configuration. This doesn’t delete the VM’s files but unregisters it from VirtualBox.
• --modifyvm <name|uuid>
  Allows you to modify settings for an existing VM (e.g., changing RAM size or adding a network adapter).
• --startvm <name|uuid> --type <headless|gui|separate>
  This starts a virtual machine in different modes:
  • headless mode: No graphical interface (runs in the background).
  • gui mode: Normal mode with the graphical interface.
  • separate mode: Like gui, but runs in its own window.
• --stopvm <name|uuid>
  Shuts down a running VM.
• --pausevm <name|uuid>
  Pauses a running virtual machine. It’s like putting it on hold.
• --savevm <name|uuid>
  Saves the state of a VM. It’s similar to hibernating your computer; the VM state is saved, and you can restore it later.
• --controlvm <name|uuid> resume
  Resumes a paused VM.
• --snapshot <name|uuid> restore
  Restores a snapshot of the VM. Think of it as going back to an earlier save point.
• --showvminfo <name|uuid>
  Displays detailed information about a VM, like its settings, status, and resources used.
• --discardstate
  Discards the saved state of a VM (if it was saved earlier).

Options for VM Settings:

• --memory <size>
  Sets the amount of RAM the VM can use.
• --cpus <number>
  Determines how many CPUs or cores the VM can access.
• --vram <size>
  Allocates video memory to the VM (useful for GUI-heavy OSes).
• --nic<1|2|3|4> <type>
  Configures network adapters. You can set up how your VM connects to the internet or other machines (e.g., nat, bridged, or hostonly).
• --audio <type>
  Sets up the audio for the VM. You can specify the type (e.g., alsa, pulse, etc.).
• --usb
  Enables USB support for the VM. You can connect USB devices to the VM.
• --usbdevice <device>
  Specifies a USB device to attach to the VM.

Storage & Virtual Disks:

• --createhd <path>
  Create a new virtual hard disk for a VM.
• --storagectl <name>
  Adds a storage controller (e.g., SATA, IDE) to the VM.
• --storageattach <name|uuid> --storagectl <controller> --port <port> --device <device>
  Attach a virtual hard disk, CD/DVD drive, or other storage media to the VM.

Other Useful Options:

• --showvminfo <name|uuid>
  Get detailed info about a specific virtual machine, like its CPU, RAM, and storage settings.
• --help-all
  Displays all available options, including detailed descriptions of each one.

Example:

If you wanted to start a VM called “UbuntuVM” in headless mode:

bashCopy codevirtualbox --startvm "UbuntuVM" --type headless

Summary of Key Actions:

• Create VM: --createvm
• Start VM: --startvm
• Modify VM: --modifyvm
• Pause/Resume VM: --pausevm, --controlvm resume
• Snapshot Management: --snapshot
• VM Info: --showvminfo

This is a broad overview of what the virtualbox --help output shows. Let me know if you need further explanation on any of these options!

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You said:

virtualbox –help all

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

When you run virtualbox --help-all, it displays all the possible commands and options you can use with VirtualBox. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the available commands:

Basic Commands

• --help
  Displays help information about VirtualBox commands and options.
• --help-all
  Displays all available commands, options, and detailed descriptions.
• --version
  Shows the installed version of VirtualBox.

VM Operations

• --startvm <name|uuid>
  Starts a virtual machine by its name or UUID.
• --controlvm <name|uuid> <command>
  Sends commands to a running virtual machine (e.g., pause, resume, reset, poweroff).
• --stopvm <name|uuid>
  Stops a running VM (gracefully shuts it down).
• --pausevm <name|uuid>
  Pauses the VM, temporarily halting its operation.
• --savevm <name|uuid>
  Saves the state of a running VM (like hibernating it).
• --resumevm <name|uuid>
  Resumes a paused VM.
• --snapshot <name|uuid> <command>
  Manages snapshots of a VM. You can create, restore, or delete snapshots.
• --showvminfo <name|uuid>
  Shows detailed information about a virtual machine (like CPU, RAM, and disk usage).
• --list
  Lists the available VMs, settings, and other details.
• --modifyvm <name|uuid> <options>
  Modifies the configuration of an existing VM (e.g., CPU,