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How to use virtualbox in a Windows 10 azure virtual machine


I've been reading about it, and I don't know if there is anyway of doing it.

I want to create a Virtualbox virtual machine inside another virtual machine I created in azure, and I don't have Hyper-V activated.

My virtual machine doesn't have a BIOS to access and enable it, and I read that not all virtual machines in azure allow nested virtualization.

The virtual machine I have right now is a B1ms standard and what I read is that I need a V3 machine to virtualize a virtual machine inside the azure one. Is that true? I don't want to spend money just creating it and then not beeing able to do it.

Thanks :)


Solution

  • This can be done using Nested virtualization in Azure. And yes you heard it right that not all Azure Virtual Machines in Azure allow this and you would need V3 VMs. Make sure to choose a VM size large enough to support the demands of a guest virtual machine. For costing, you can either create a trial Azure account that would give you a credit of $200. Or if you have got a Visual studio Pro or Enterprise license, you are eligible for free monthly credits that you can use for exploring Azure.