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Virtual Machine Manager als Linux-Alternative zu VirtualBox
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Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) can replace VirtualBox for users who already run KVM or Xen on Linux and want a native GUI. It covers most day‑to‑day tasks: creating VMs, attaching disks, snapshots, live migration, and remote host control. However, it does not support ARM guests or the same level of USB passthrough that VirtualBox offers, and it lacks a built‑in network‑only mode for headless servers. For a pure Linux desktop or server environment where KVM is acceptable, VMM is a solid choice; for mixed‑platform or ARM workloads, VirtualBox remains preferable.
- Lizenz
- GPL-2.0+
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 5.1.0 (26. August 2025)
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Both provide a graphical interface for creating and managing virtual machines
- Both support snapshots and state saving
- Both allow attaching virtual disks and network interfaces
- Both can run multiple guest OS instances simultaneously
- Both support remote host management via libvirt or VirtualBox networking
Was anders ist
- VMM uses libvirt/KVM/Xen/LXC, not a hosted hypervisor like VirtualBox
- VMM does not natively support ARM guests
- VMM lacks the same level of USB passthrough and shared folder implementation as VirtualBox
- VMM does not provide a built‑in headless server mode with easy SSH console access
- VMM’s snapshot handling is tied to libvirt, which may behave differently than VirtualBox’s snapshot UI
Ihre VirtualBox-Dateien öffnen
Virtual Machine Manager cannot directly open VirtualBox .vbox or .vdi files. To migrate, export the VirtualBox VM as an OVA/OVF package, then import that package into VMM using the libvirt import tools. Alternatively, convert the virtual disk to a format VMM accepts (e.g., qcow2) before creating a new VM.
Von VirtualBox zu Virtual Machine Manager wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- Export the VirtualBox VM as an OVA/OVF bundle from the VirtualBox GUI.
- Transfer the OVA file to the host running VMM.
- Open VMM and choose "Import existing VM" from the menu, selecting the OVA file.
- Follow the import wizard to create a new VM, adjusting disk format if needed.
- Start the VM in VMM and verify functionality.
- (Optional) Delete the original VirtualBox VM to free space.
Wichtige Funktionen von Virtual Machine Manager
- GUI für KVM, Xen, LXC über libvirt
- VMs erstellen, klonen und löschen
- Virtuelle Datenträger und Netzwerkschnittstellen anbinden
- Echtzeit-Überwachung der Ressourcennutzung
- Remote-Verwaltung von Hosts
- Unterstützung für Snapshots und Live-Migration
Virtual Machine Manager unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub org.virt_manager.virt-managersudo apt install virt-managersudo apt install virt-managersudo dnf install virt-managersudo pacman -S virt-managersudo zypper install virt-managerHäufige Fragen
Can I run the same VM in both VirtualBox and VMM?
Only if you export it to a neutral format like OVA/OVF or convert the disk to qcow2; direct coexistence is not supported.
Does VMM support USB devices?
VMM can pass through USB devices via libvirt, but the experience is less polished than VirtualBox’s USB manager and may require manual configuration.
Is VMM suitable for ARM guests?
No. VMM relies on KVM/Xen/LXC, which currently do not support ARM guests in the same way VirtualBox does.