Sync and Access A VirtualBox VM from multiple computers, possibly using OneDrive
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I have a vm that I'd like to be able to access from either home or my office. Currently, I can access it using TeamViewer, but this isn't really ideal.
Does anyone if I can store the vm in my OneDrive folder for both computers, taking advantage of OneDrive's sync features? I'm assuming I would run into trouble if I save the machine state, rather than shutting down. I could hopefully get the snapshots to sync, assuming I store them in the OneDrive folder, as well?
Otherwise, what are my options? Keep the vm on a portable drive and carry it with me at all time?
Anything else people can think of?
Thanks!
virtualbox virtual-machine sync onedrive
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I have a vm that I'd like to be able to access from either home or my office. Currently, I can access it using TeamViewer, but this isn't really ideal.
Does anyone if I can store the vm in my OneDrive folder for both computers, taking advantage of OneDrive's sync features? I'm assuming I would run into trouble if I save the machine state, rather than shutting down. I could hopefully get the snapshots to sync, assuming I store them in the OneDrive folder, as well?
Otherwise, what are my options? Keep the vm on a portable drive and carry it with me at all time?
Anything else people can think of?
Thanks!
virtualbox virtual-machine sync onedrive
asked Dec 3 at 1:44
Brandon
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The "obvious" answer is to put it somewhere that has a fixed, public IP address (with a sufficiently permissive firewall) and connect to it remotely. It might help us to know what operating system the VM is running.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 1:52
Unfortunately, that's not an obvious answer to me -- would my home PC fit that criteria? This method of connecting remotely wouldn't be as cumbersome as something like TeamViewer, which has to relay the entire display information? Sorry, forgot to mention the host is Windows 10 Education.
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 2:22
It could, but you typically have to pay your ISP extra for a fixed, public IP address. You can probably do pretty much whatever you want with your PC's firewall, but, if you're using a router provided by your ISP, they may impose restrictions on your ability to accept incoming traffic.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 2:32
It’s very unlikely using OneDrive or any other similar product would work well for syncing a virtual machine. The file is too big and too active when in use. You could potentially generate gigabytes of changes in a matter of seconds that could take hours to upload depending on your internet connection - and that’s assuming - cloud file sync tool could handle it at all. The proper way to do this is through remote access, like you are now. Unless you want to carry a drive around you. What’s the issue with TeamViewer?
– Appleoddity
Dec 3 at 6:23
@Scott I see -- I need a long-term solution, so I will certainly look into this. I have ATT Fiber and they force me into using their gateway. Would I expect to see a significant performance difference over TeamViewer if I went down this route? Thank you for the help
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 14:58
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I have a vm that I'd like to be able to access from either home or my office. Currently, I can access it using TeamViewer, but this isn't really ideal.
Does anyone if I can store the vm in my OneDrive folder for both computers, taking advantage of OneDrive's sync features? I'm assuming I would run into trouble if I save the machine state, rather than shutting down. I could hopefully get the snapshots to sync, assuming I store them in the OneDrive folder, as well?
Otherwise, what are my options? Keep the vm on a portable drive and carry it with me at all time?
Anything else people can think of?
Thanks!
virtualbox virtual-machine sync onedrive
asked Dec 3 at 1:44
Brandon
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I have a vm that I'd like to be able to access from either home or my office. Currently, I can access it using TeamViewer, but this isn't really ideal.
Does anyone if I can store the vm in my OneDrive folder for both computers, taking advantage of OneDrive's sync features? I'm assuming I would run into trouble if I save the machine state, rather than shutting down. I could hopefully get the snapshots to sync, assuming I store them in the OneDrive folder, as well?
Otherwise, what are my options? Keep the vm on a portable drive and carry it with me at all time?
Anything else people can think of?
Thanks!
virtualbox virtual-machine sync onedrive
virtualbox virtual-machine sync onedrive
asked Dec 3 at 1:44
Brandon
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asked Dec 3 at 1:44
Brandon
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asked Dec 3 at 1:44
Brandon
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asked Dec 3 at 1:44
Brandon
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asked Dec 3 at 1:44
Brandon
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The "obvious" answer is to put it somewhere that has a fixed, public IP address (with a sufficiently permissive firewall) and connect to it remotely. It might help us to know what operating system the VM is running.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 1:52
Unfortunately, that's not an obvious answer to me -- would my home PC fit that criteria? This method of connecting remotely wouldn't be as cumbersome as something like TeamViewer, which has to relay the entire display information? Sorry, forgot to mention the host is Windows 10 Education.
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 2:22
It could, but you typically have to pay your ISP extra for a fixed, public IP address. You can probably do pretty much whatever you want with your PC's firewall, but, if you're using a router provided by your ISP, they may impose restrictions on your ability to accept incoming traffic.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 2:32
It’s very unlikely using OneDrive or any other similar product would work well for syncing a virtual machine. The file is too big and too active when in use. You could potentially generate gigabytes of changes in a matter of seconds that could take hours to upload depending on your internet connection - and that’s assuming - cloud file sync tool could handle it at all. The proper way to do this is through remote access, like you are now. Unless you want to carry a drive around you. What’s the issue with TeamViewer?
– Appleoddity
Dec 3 at 6:23
@Scott I see -- I need a long-term solution, so I will certainly look into this. I have ATT Fiber and they force me into using their gateway. Would I expect to see a significant performance difference over TeamViewer if I went down this route? Thank you for the help
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 14:58
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The "obvious" answer is to put it somewhere that has a fixed, public IP address (with a sufficiently permissive firewall) and connect to it remotely. It might help us to know what operating system the VM is running.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 1:52
Unfortunately, that's not an obvious answer to me -- would my home PC fit that criteria? This method of connecting remotely wouldn't be as cumbersome as something like TeamViewer, which has to relay the entire display information? Sorry, forgot to mention the host is Windows 10 Education.
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 2:22
It could, but you typically have to pay your ISP extra for a fixed, public IP address. You can probably do pretty much whatever you want with your PC's firewall, but, if you're using a router provided by your ISP, they may impose restrictions on your ability to accept incoming traffic.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 2:32
It’s very unlikely using OneDrive or any other similar product would work well for syncing a virtual machine. The file is too big and too active when in use. You could potentially generate gigabytes of changes in a matter of seconds that could take hours to upload depending on your internet connection - and that’s assuming - cloud file sync tool could handle it at all. The proper way to do this is through remote access, like you are now. Unless you want to carry a drive around you. What’s the issue with TeamViewer?
– Appleoddity
Dec 3 at 6:23
@Scott I see -- I need a long-term solution, so I will certainly look into this. I have ATT Fiber and they force me into using their gateway. Would I expect to see a significant performance difference over TeamViewer if I went down this route? Thank you for the help
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 14:58
The "obvious" answer is to put it somewhere that has a fixed, public IP address (with a sufficiently permissive firewall) and connect to it remotely. It might help us to know what operating system the VM is running.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 1:52
The "obvious" answer is to put it somewhere that has a fixed, public IP address (with a sufficiently permissive firewall) and connect to it remotely. It might help us to know what operating system the VM is running.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 1:52
Unfortunately, that's not an obvious answer to me -- would my home PC fit that criteria? This method of connecting remotely wouldn't be as cumbersome as something like TeamViewer, which has to relay the entire display information? Sorry, forgot to mention the host is Windows 10 Education.
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 2:22
Unfortunately, that's not an obvious answer to me -- would my home PC fit that criteria? This method of connecting remotely wouldn't be as cumbersome as something like TeamViewer, which has to relay the entire display information? Sorry, forgot to mention the host is Windows 10 Education.
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 2:22
It could, but you typically have to pay your ISP extra for a fixed, public IP address. You can probably do pretty much whatever you want with your PC's firewall, but, if you're using a router provided by your ISP, they may impose restrictions on your ability to accept incoming traffic.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 2:32
It could, but you typically have to pay your ISP extra for a fixed, public IP address. You can probably do pretty much whatever you want with your PC's firewall, but, if you're using a router provided by your ISP, they may impose restrictions on your ability to accept incoming traffic.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 2:32
It’s very unlikely using OneDrive or any other similar product would work well for syncing a virtual machine. The file is too big and too active when in use. You could potentially generate gigabytes of changes in a matter of seconds that could take hours to upload depending on your internet connection - and that’s assuming - cloud file sync tool could handle it at all. The proper way to do this is through remote access, like you are now. Unless you want to carry a drive around you. What’s the issue with TeamViewer?
– Appleoddity
Dec 3 at 6:23
It’s very unlikely using OneDrive or any other similar product would work well for syncing a virtual machine. The file is too big and too active when in use. You could potentially generate gigabytes of changes in a matter of seconds that could take hours to upload depending on your internet connection - and that’s assuming - cloud file sync tool could handle it at all. The proper way to do this is through remote access, like you are now. Unless you want to carry a drive around you. What’s the issue with TeamViewer?
– Appleoddity
Dec 3 at 6:23
@Scott I see -- I need a long-term solution, so I will certainly look into this. I have ATT Fiber and they force me into using their gateway. Would I expect to see a significant performance difference over TeamViewer if I went down this route? Thank you for the help
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 14:58
@Scott I see -- I need a long-term solution, so I will certainly look into this. I have ATT Fiber and they force me into using their gateway. Would I expect to see a significant performance difference over TeamViewer if I went down this route? Thank you for the help
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 14:58
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The "obvious" answer is to put it somewhere that has a fixed, public IP address (with a sufficiently permissive firewall) and connect to it remotely. It might help us to know what operating system the VM is running.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 1:52
Unfortunately, that's not an obvious answer to me -- would my home PC fit that criteria? This method of connecting remotely wouldn't be as cumbersome as something like TeamViewer, which has to relay the entire display information? Sorry, forgot to mention the host is Windows 10 Education.
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 2:22
It could, but you typically have to pay your ISP extra for a fixed, public IP address. You can probably do pretty much whatever you want with your PC's firewall, but, if you're using a router provided by your ISP, they may impose restrictions on your ability to accept incoming traffic.
– Scott
Dec 3 at 2:32
It’s very unlikely using OneDrive or any other similar product would work well for syncing a virtual machine. The file is too big and too active when in use. You could potentially generate gigabytes of changes in a matter of seconds that could take hours to upload depending on your internet connection - and that’s assuming - cloud file sync tool could handle it at all. The proper way to do this is through remote access, like you are now. Unless you want to carry a drive around you. What’s the issue with TeamViewer?
– Appleoddity
Dec 3 at 6:23
@Scott I see -- I need a long-term solution, so I will certainly look into this. I have ATT Fiber and they force me into using their gateway. Would I expect to see a significant performance difference over TeamViewer if I went down this route? Thank you for the help
– Brandon
Dec 3 at 14:58