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--- deb9:virtualbox [2020/06/21 14:19] – [through rc.local] Bernard Condrau
+++ deb9:virtualbox [2025/09/08 14:23] (current) – [VirtualBox] Bernard Condrau
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 ====== VirtualBox ======
 ===== Host =====
+  * I recommend to install VirtualBox from the Oracle repository, as you get the latest version of VirtualBox
   * Add "virtualbox.list" to /etc/apt/sources.list.d<code>sudo deb http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian stretch contrib</code>
   * Add Oracle VirtualBox public key:<code>wget https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox_2016.asc
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   * [[https://pgaskin.net/linux-tips/configuring-virtualbox-autostart/|Configuring VirtualBox autostart on Linux]]
-===== Guest =====
+===== Guest Network =====
+  * [[https://www.nakivo.com/blog/virtualbox-network-setting-guide/|VirtualBox Network Settings: Complete Guide]]
+  * [[https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch06.html#network_performance|Network Performance]]
 ===== Guest Additions =====
   * To upgrade the Guest Additions after upgrading the host version, download the guest additions pack, close all virtual machines, and start virtualbox as root<code>sudo virtualbox</code>
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   * [[https://pgaskin.net/linux-tips/configuring-virtualbox-autostart/|Configuring VirtualBox autostart on Linux]]
   * [[http://techgenix.com/start-virtualbox-service/|How to start VirtualBox machines automatically as a service on Windows]]
+===== Update VirtualBox =====
+  * Make sure to update the same way you installed the previous version, either from the Oracle repository, or from the Debian backports
+  * If you followed my guide, check the VirtualBox version.revision.build (e.g. 6.1.16)
+  * Updating the build is done by running "apt upgrade"<code>audo apt update
+sudo apt upgrade</code>
+  * Updating to a new version or revision is done by running "apt install virtualbox-<version>.<revision>", e.g.<code>sudo apt update
+sudo apt install virtualbox-6.1</code>
+==== Links ====
+  * [[https://www.linuxbabe.com/debian/install-virtualbox-debian-9-stretch|2 Ways to Install VirtualBox on Debian 9 Stretch]]
+===== Manage VirtualBox through CLI =====
+==== Extension Pack ====
+  * Remove old extension pack<code>sudo vboxmanage extpack uninstall "Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack"</code>
+  * Download current extension pack from [[https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads|Download VirtualBox]] and install<code>wget https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/6.1.30/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-6.1.30.vbox-extpack
+sudo vboxmanage extpack install Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-6.1.30.vbox-extpack</code>
+==== Run VM ====
+  * <code>vboxmanage startvm "<vm_name>" --type headless</code>
+==== Hold back upgrade ====
+  * <code>sudo apt-mark hold virtualbox-6.1</code>
+  * <code>sudo apt-mark unhold virtualbox-6.1</code>
+==== Links ====
+  * [[http://underpop.online.fr/v/virtualbox/vboxmanage-extpack-virtualbox.html.gz|VBoxManage extpack]]
+  * [[https://docs.oracle.com/en/virtualization/virtualbox/6.0/user/vboxmanage-extpack.html|Oracle VirtualBox Extension Pack]]
+  * [[https://linoxide.com/exclude-specific-package-apt-get-upgrade/|How to Exclude Specific Package from apt-get Upgrade]]

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