Oracle VirtualBox
VirtualBox is a free, general-purpose virtualization software that allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single computer. It offers learning resources like manuals, documentation, and videos, along with community forums for support and discussion, making it suitable for both personal and enterprise use.
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
computer-science-advanced · cybersecurity
Grade range
Grade 6–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Article
Introduction
Oracle VirtualBox Overview
- Product Purpose: General-purpose, full virtualization software for x86_64 hardware, designed for personal and enterprise use across laptop, desktop, server, and embedded environments.
- Platform Support:
- Core support for x86_64.
- Version 7.1 added support for macOS/Arm.
- Version 7.2 added support for Windows/Arm.
- Governance: A community-driven project backed and supported by Oracle.
- Community Resources: Users can access forums, test builds, user manuals, technical documentation, source code repositories, changelogs, labs, tutorials, and educational videos.
- Recent Major Releases:
- VirtualBox 7.2.x: Latest maintenance release 7.2.8 (April 21, 2026).
- VirtualBox 7.1.x: Latest maintenance release 7.1.18 (April 21, 2026).
- Development Cycle: Frequent maintenance releases focused on improving stability and fixing regressions.
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