We recommend that users install Oracle VM VirtualBox to run our Open Virtual Appliance (OVA or ".ova") files. Information for installation and VM import/export is listed below on this page.
For more in-depth information regarding how to export, import, set immutability, etc., feel free to take a look at the document provided by MicroCART's May 2023 team: [Use link here](https://git.ece.iastate.edu/danc/MicroCART/-/wikis/uploads/fd64635c7ffad005ce8bd1101f8fb9e1/VM_logistics.pdf)
## VM Installations
[Download Oracle VM VirtualBox Here](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads) The link above brings you to the Oracle VirtualBox website to choose between recent VirtualBox installations.
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In order to do this follow the following steps:
1. In the top menu go to **Devices** -> **Insert Guest Additions CD**
1. In the top menu go to **Devices** -\>**Insert Guest Additions CD**
2. A CD icon should appear on the Desktop. Click on it to open its directory and open a terminal.
3. Run `sudo ./VBoxLinuxAdditions.run`
4. This should resize the screen and remove the errors popping up on the screen.
## Making a VM immutable
1. Open **File** -\>**Virtual Media Manager**
2. Select the .vdi file for the VM instance
3. Select Properties at the top of the window
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8. The storage drive should now show up as immutable
