Cloud Essentials Day 2
What file extension is used by a VirtualBox Machine Definition file?
.vbox
What is the maximum number of virtual hard disks that can be supported on the SATA controller within VirtualBox?
30
You are installing VirtualBox on a computer. What is the minimum amount of RAM required to perform the install?
512 MB
Within the File menu of Virtual Box the Import ____ option allows for the use of a pre-made virtual machine that utilizes the Open Virtualization Format (OVF)
Appliance
You are attempting to change the boot device of a virtual machine. What key can be pressed during the VM BIOS screen to change the boot device?
F12
A dynamically allocated virtual hard disk file will grow and shrink to meet the needs of the virtual machine.
False
Use of the Shared Clipboard and Drag'n'Drop features of VirtualBox does not require the installation of Guest Additions tools.
False
When a VirtualBox VM is in full screen mode, you can exit full screen mode by pressing Right Ctrl + Home.
False
Under what menu within VirtualBox can a virtual appliance be exported?
File Menu
Any changes to an image in this mode will be lost when the virtual machine is powered down.
Immutable disk mode
While modifying a disk image within VirtualBox, what mode causes any changes made to the disk image to be lost when the VM is powered down?
Immutable mode
A VM for Windows 8 has been created within VirtualBox. What will be the default virtual network adapter type for this VM?
Intel PRO 1000 MT Desktop
When working with the toolbar for VirtualBox, what does the "Discard" setting do?
It discards the saved state of the virtual machine and starts the virtual machine fresh.
What does the PAE/NX option do when it is enabled?
It enables 32-bit operating systems to access more than 4 GB of RAM.
What does the "ACPI Shutdown" option from the Machine menu do?
It performs a safe and proper shutdown of the VM.
Under what menu within VirtualBox can the "Discard Saved State" be found?
Machine menu
While modifying a disk image within VirtualBox, what mode allows for multiple virtual machines to share a single disk image at the same time, as well as store the changes unique to each VM?
Multi-attach mode
In ____ network mode, a home router is essentially simulated, thus allowing a guest OS to access the Internet, as well as any other guests that are utilizing this mode on a host machine. (Note: use the acronym)
NAT
A virtual machine is being migrated to VirtualBox, and you are examining the requirements for the virtual machine. One requirement in particular is that the virtual machine must be able to use up to seven serial ports. Will the migration be successful?
No, VirtualBox can only support 4 serial ports max.
The default mode for an image file. When a snapshot is created, the state of the disk is also saved along with it.
Normal mode
When modifying a disk image in VirtualBox, what mode provides full access to the guest OS to read and write, so that when a snapshot is created, the state of the disk is also saved with it?
Normal mode
You have finished configuring the Remote Display extension for VirtualBox, and must instruct a user on how to connect to the host. What protocol must the user utilize to communicate using this extension?
RDP
The ________ option causes VirtualBox to generate a new random MAC address for the cloned VM.
Reinitialize
What key serves as the key that releases control of a host's keyboard and mouse from a guest virtual machine's control when using VirtualBox?
Right Ctrl
What keyboard shortcut can be used to send a Ctrl + Alt + Delete sequence to a virtual machine in VirtualBox?
Right Ctrl + Del
While using VirtualBox in full screen mode, what key press combination will display the main menu bar?
Right Ctrl + Home
Similar to the Writethrough mode, except that the image file can be used by multiple virtual machines at the same time.
Shareable disk mode
After copying a virtual machine, you discover that neither the copy or the original virtual machine can reliably communicate with the network using a bridged network connection. What is most likely the issue?
The copied virtual machine has the same MAC address as the original VM.
What is not a valid requirement for the installation of VirtualBox?
The host must support hardware virtualization.
You are trying to provision a virtual machine within VirtualBox to allow for remote access over the network, and wish to configure authentication for the remote display extension. Where do you find these settings?
They are found within the General section under Preferences for the VM.
In "host-only" mode, a virtual machine is only able to communicate with the host machine.
True
In NAT mode, the guest OS is allowed to access the Internet
True
Operating systems are grouped by type within the VirtualBox Manager.
True
The number of snapshots is only limited by available disk space on the host.
True
The number of snapshots that can be supported for an individual VM is limited only by the amount of disk space available.
True
Without a unique MAC address, two VMs will experience issues communicating on the same network whenever both are online.
True
What configuration setting determines the maximum screen resolution and number of colors for a VM?
Video RAM
An image using this mode will not save any state changes when a snapshot is created, nor will they be restored when the snapshot is reverted.
Writethrough disk mode
While modifying a disk image within VirtualBox, what mode causes the state of the disk image to not be saved when a snapshot is created, and not restored when a snapshot is reverted back?
Writethrough mode
A virtual disk file that will start out small and grow as needed to the maximum specified size.
dynamically allocated disk
A virtual disk file that will immediately consume the amount of space it is provisioned for.
fixed size disk
What is the maximum number of network adapters that can be configured for a virtual machine running in VirtualBox?
four
You are configuring an IDE controller within VirtualBox. How many drives are you allowed to add to the controller?
four
An exact copy of another virtual machine, including virtual disk files.
full clone
In VirtualBox, the key used to switch control back to the host computer (Right Ctrl by default).
host key
A clone that will allow you to continue using the original virtual machine's disk files, only storing the differences.
linked clone
Used to preserve the current state of a virtual disk so you can return to it later, even after changes have been made.
snapshots
