Both A Virtual Os And Bootable

[TheC1aw]

Can I start to set up a Linux server in a virtual machine then later on boot into it?

 

 

I want to be able to alt tab out to windows to look at tutorials and stuff while I set the server up. But then later maybe just move the OS so that i can boot from it, is that possible?

[majorawsome]

Well, You can set it up on a VHD, and boot into it from there, but that only works on Windows professional and up from what I know.

Another method is to transfer the data using a hard drive transfer utility, but that will take longer if you don't have the VHD option.

Or maybe you can install the OS on a partition using the virtual box.

[TheC1aw]

Well, You can set it up on a VHD, and boot into it from there, but that only works on Windows professional and up from what I know.

Another method is to transfer the data using a hard drive transfer utility, but that will take longer if you don't have the VHD option.

Or maybe you can install the OS on a partition using the virtual box.

Thanks, I will look into it today :)

[t0wer]

I've found instructions for the reverse of what you want. windows partition to running under linux in vm, or windows partition to running under mac in a vm.