Date: 26-Nov-2009   URL: www.sun.com/software/products/virtualbox/features.jsp

Sun VirtualBox

Features & Benefits

Sun VirtualBox supports any operating system as a guest OS, giving you the flexibility to develop applications on your platform of choice. Which means you can run Windows in a virtual machine on a Mac or Linux platform, or run Solaris OS and Windows applications right alongside Apple applications on your MacBook.


Features & Benefits
Enterprise-Class Open Source Desktop and Laptop Virtualization

Runs Multiple Operating Systems Concurrently on the Same Computer
  • Hosts: Solaris OS, Windows, Linux, Mac OS X.
  • Guests: Supports practically any x86-based OS.
  • Enables you to use your platform of choice, eliminating tradeoffs.
  • Works concurrently on programs for different platforms simultaneously.
  • Unified Windows package for installation on 32-bit or 64-bit platforms.

Export/Import Virtual Appliances
  • Supports Open Virtualization Format (OVF) appliances to interoperate with other virtualization platforms.
  • Create and export your own appliances.
  • Download and import 3rd party appliances.

Open APIs and Modular Design Enable Customization
  • Open architecture exposes APIs via local or remote Web services interfaces.
  • Supports both GUI and CLI commands.
  • Supports advanced USB devices.
  • Ideal for custom solutions or as system components.

High Performance Virtual Machines
  • Hypervisor performance enhancements for SMP.
  • Handles up to 32 vCPUs.
  • Delivers high-performance virtual hardware for guest operating systems.
  • 32-bit and 64-bit guest platforms.
  • Enables guest platforms to run at near-native speeds.

Rich Host/Guest Integration
  • Optimal performance whether hardware supports Virtualization Extensions (VT-x/AMD-V) or not.
  • Guest Additions software enables faster, more seamless virtual experience.
  • Seamless windows coexist alongside native host applications.
  • Shared Folders move documents and files between host and guest systems.
  • Intuitive and natural blend of multiple platforms and applications improves efficiency.

Comprehensive Hardware and Device Support
  • Enhanced USB support.
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support shows host power levels.
  • VESA Virtual Display Adapter is augmented with custom resolutions.
  • NICs support NAT or bridged configurations.
  • USB 2.0 with filter control limits which host devices the guest can see.
  • Multiscreen resolutions allow guest displays to span monitors.
  • 3D graphics acceleration for OpenGL applications on Windows, Linux, and Solaris OS guests.
  • SCSI disk controller support alongside IDE and SATA.

Remote Access to Guest Virtual Machines
  • Flash-based RDP client allowing remote, browser-based access to the consoles of virtual machines.
  • Delivers boot-level remote access to guests.
  • Enables you to access your virtual machines from anywhere.

Snapshots Provide State Views
  • Saves multiple snapshots of the state of virtual machines.
  • Lets you easily revert to known good states.

High Security Architecture
  • Military-spec architecture ensures a secure, multi-platformed desktop.
  • No interference between virtual machines.
  • Zero data leakage between virtual machines.

Enterprise Features
  • Supports all mainstream Enterprise desktop platforms.
  • Supports centralized storage servers via iSCSI.
  • Powerful scripting tools to manage virtual machines.
  • Enterprise Subscriptions now available delivering the assurance of round the clock support.

Graphics
  • Direct 3D support for Windows guests.
  • Open GL for all types of guests.
 
 
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