Virtual Machine Back-Up to File (Export to OVA)

• Keep the virtual machine off.

• Go to File → Export appliance...

• Select the virtual machine, set the export path and select the Manifest → Export storage.

The exported file can be easily transferred and imported (refer to the AC setup) via any machine *(see the minimum virtual machine requirements) to the VirtualBox application (or another virtualisation tool if the file is converted for the given application).

Application / Virtual Machine Snapshot (within VirtualBox only)

• With the virtual machine on/off.

• Switch to the Snapshots tab.

• Perform the Scan snapshot action.

• Edit the name (plus reason for creation).

 

Thus, a renewal point is created that can be easily renewed.

 

Application / Virtual Machine Cloning (within VirtualBox only)

• Execute the Cloning action on the created snapshot via the Snapshots tab.

• Choose the Full clone type and Current PC status in Snapshots → edit a new name and select Reinitialise MAC... (to make DHCP assign another IP address).