oracle change their free tier

the previously mentioned oracle cloud free tier offering we mentioned last year  2019/09/18/oracle-launch-always-free-cloud-tier/ you now get

• One Oracle GNU/Linux VM
• One Oracle Autonomous Database

see

• https://myservices.us.oraclecloud.com/mycloud/signup
• https://docs.cloud.oracle.com/iaas/Content/FreeTier
• cloud.oracle.com/iaas/Content/Compute/Concepts/computeoverview.htm
• https://docs.cloud.oracle.com/iaas/Content/Database/Concepts/adboverview.htm
• https://docs.cloud.oracle.com/iaas/Content/FreeTier/faq.htm

oracle virtualbox sun solaris #blastfromthepast

oracle virtualbox sun solaris #blastfromthepast

ClearLinux #distro for #cloud, #kvm, #azure, #virtualbox and #vmware

ClearLinux #distro for #cloud, #kvm, #azure, #virtualbox and #vmware

• https://clearlinux.org/documentation/clear-linux/get-started/virtual-machine-install
• https://clearlinux.org/documentation/clear-linux/get-started/virtual-machine-install/virtualbox
• https://clearlinux.org/downloads

building physical machines v building virtual machines

building physical machines v building virtual machines

just take a look at the intsallation process / sequence for a DELL notebook and how many different HW combinations there are then look at a virtualbox vm or vmware vm spec

oracle linux docker portable apps tutorial and downloadable vm

oracle linux docker portable apps tutorial and downloadable vm

• https://community.oracle.com/docs/DOC-1002902
• https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/linux/downloads/vm-for-hol-1896500.html

you can run @steam #steamos in a VM if you choose Enable EFI

you can run @steam #steamos in a VM if you choose Enable EFI

SteamOS is a Linux-based operating system. The base system draws from Debian 8, code named Debian Jessie. Our work builds on top of the solid Debian core and optimizes it for a living room experience. Most of all, it is an open Linux platform that leaves you in full control. You can take charge of your system and install new software or content that you want.

• https://store.steampowered.com/steamos/buildyourown
• https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamuniverse/discussions/1/648814395741989999/
• http://repo.steampowered.com/download/

thanks to

• https://www.howtogeek.com/224998/how-to-install-steamos-in-virtualbox/
• https://www.pcworld.com/article/2147325/how-to-run-steamos-in-a-virtual-machine.html
• http://www.redgamingtech.com/how-to-install-steamos-on-virtual-box-virtual-machine/

 

vmware workstation player vm backup and export

in the latest version of vmware workstation player (14) you can no longer backup a vm or export a vm from the gui instead you need to run ovtool from the command line

C:\> "C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player\OVFTool\ovftool.exe" -h

eg

C:\> ovftool.exe path-to-your-vmx path-to-your-ova-file-or-ovf-dir

you can specify target type instead of using file suffix ie OVA, OVF

C:\> ovftool.exe --targettype OVA path-to-your-vmx path-to-your-ova-file

see also

• https://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/player_pubs.html
• https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Player/index.html
• https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Player/12.0/workstation-player-12-windows-user-guide.pdf
• https://www.vmware.com/support/developer/ovf/
• https://www.vmware.com/support/developer/ovf/ovf420/ovftool-420-userguide.pdf