Export VirtualBox to OVA

Based on the provided search results, here are the steps to export a VirtualBox VM to OVA:

1. Power off the VM: Ensure the virtual machine is shut down before exporting.
2. Open VirtualBox Manager: Launch the VirtualBox Manager and select the VM you want to export.
3. File > Export Appliance: Click on “File” > “Export Appliance” (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+E on Windows/Linux or Command+E on macOS).
4. Choose export options: In the Export Appliance window, select the export format as “Open Virtualization Format (OVF)” or “Open Virtualization Format with OVF 1.1” (recommended).
5. Include ISO images: If your VM uses ISO images, you can include them in the export by checking the corresponding box.
6. Set export location: Choose a location to save the exported OVA file.
7. Export: Click “Export” to begin the process. The export time may vary depending on the VM size.

Alternative method using vboxmanage command-line tool

If you prefer to export from the command line, you can use the vboxmanage tool:

1. Power off the VM: Ensure the virtual machine is shut down.
2. Run the export command: Use the following command syntax: vboxmanage export <VM_name> -o <output_file>.ova
   • Replace <VM_name> with the actual name of your virtual machine.
   • Replace <output_file> with the desired file name and path for the exported OVA file.