Item: Oracle VM VirtualBox
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Oracle VM VirtualBox

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Virtual box helped me in the evaluation of guest operating systems such as Kali Linux and Backbox Linux before I chose to stay with Kali Linux. I had to choose these between this software for penetration testing of a certain product that we were rolling out into the market.

Pros and Cons

Pros

I did not have to install the operating systems to evaluate them
I could run two or more instances of these operating systems concurrently
Oracle made it simple to start and stop the virtual machines and also save the state so as to continue where I left off

Cons

Oracle should find a way to put sound on these operating systems without having to download guest OS add-ons
When putting a flash, Oracle should pick that the flash has been inserted to the new OS and not have to go back and add it to the filters

Return on Investment

We did not have to buy very expensive equipment to set up a separate penetration testing area for our mobile applications.

Alternatives Considered

VMware Workstation

Oracle Virtual Box is better than the VMware Workstation as it offers a great user interface and a wizard to get you started with ease. It is also very simple to install and can be done by newbies, yes, even the intern can install this for you as you work on something else.

Key Insights

Do you think Oracle VM VirtualBox delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Oracle VM VirtualBox's feature set?

Yes

Did Oracle VM VirtualBox live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Oracle VM VirtualBox go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Oracle VM VirtualBox again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Oracle Adaptive Access Manager

Likelihood to Recommend

Oracle Virtual Box is very well suited when one wants to use an operating system that they have but cannot install it on their computer, either for security or because they do not have space. One can create a virtual hard disk and continue to use it without problems as any other hard disk.

Oracle VM VirtualBox Feature Ratings

Using Oracle VM VirtualBox

Users and Roles

51 - The business functions that are represented are in two departments, the development team uses oracle virtual box to get across more environments, and also the testing department also uses the same software for their testing on different environments. Virtual box is also a great addition to the marketing department to showcase the products

Support Headcount Required

2 - Virtual box requires some one with great problem handling skills. Ever so often a computer may not be able to start a virtual machine, or mayy require additional configurations to run a certain environment.

Business Processes Supported

When cloning a system to another
When testing different operating systems
When one wants to use old outdated software

Innovative Uses

We have used it in penetration testing

Future Planned Uses

In creating OS specific software such as using swift on Ios

Likelihood to Renew

I give this rating because virtual box is inexpensive but there is another product such as vm ware that can also be used.

Evaluating Oracle VM VirtualBox and Competitors

Products Replaced

Key Differentiators

Price
Product Features
Product Usability
Product Reputation
Vendor Reputation
Positive Sales Experience with the Vendor

The cost was the most important factor that was considered, against the available features. We wanted to have a solution that was viable and that could deliver all the key features that we wanted in our organization. Oracle Virtual Box stood out exceptionally and thus it was chosen by the procuring department

Evaluation Lessons Learned

If we were to start over again, we would not change anything in our evaluation process.

Oracle VM VirtualBox Implementation

Implementation Rating

We really enjoy using virtual box. We do not require to buy expensive hardware but instead we can minimize costs and maximize profits.

Implementation Details / Implementation Partner

Implemented in-house

Implementation Phases

Implementation Issues

Acquiring the needed operating systems.

Oracle VM VirtualBox Support

Support Rating

Oracle have a very fast response rate and a strong user community. One can geet help from many sources if they choose to research for themselves.

Oracle VM VirtualBox Customer Support Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Good followup Knowledgeable team Immediate help available Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response	Not kept informed Escalation required

Bug Resolution

Exceptional Examples of Oracle VM VirtualBox Support

There was a time when starting Mac OS Sierra, the sound was not working and we could not have a flash disc on the virtual machine. I contacted oracle and they explained what i needed to be done in order to get them working on the virtual machine. They were also very fast and their explanation was not ambiguous

Using Oracle VM VirtualBox

Usability

It is very simple to use virtual box and it is simple to download. When using it, you may not even realize that you do not have the operating system that you had to source from virtual box