Now using VirtualBox, create an Ubuntu virtual machine on which to run Ansible. In VirtualBox, click the blue “New” icon. Type in the name of our virtual server : Ansible Server.

To do this run the VirtualBox Ubuntu, once the desktop has loaded select the Devices > Insert Guest Additions CD image… What this does is add another virtual optical disc with the required software.

Of course, VirtualBox has a great snapshot tool and you could always make use of that. What if you want to create a completely automated backup system that would export your VMs (to .ova files ...

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