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Update virtual box guide


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# VirtualBox Setup
VirtualBox can be configured both from its GUI or via the command line.
VirtualBox can be configured as follows:
- option A: from its GUI
- option B: via the command line
## From the VirtualBox GUI
## Option A: From the VirtualBox GUI
- If you have not already downloaded an Apertis SDK image, the
[images]({{< ref "images.md" >}}) page contains information regarding the
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- Go to `Machine``New` or click the **New** Icon. This launches the **Create
New Virtual Machine** screen.
- Enter a name and select the following from the menus:
- Enter a name and select type and version from the menus:
- Name: recommendation is to use the format
`Apertis $RELEASE.$REVISION SDK` e.g. `Apertis v2020.0 SDK`
- Type: `Linux`
- Version: `Debian (64 bit)`
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If you would like additional information about creating a new virtual machine you can find it in the [VirtualBox manual](https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch01.html#gui-createvm)
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## From the Command Line
## Option B: From the Command Line
- Run the following commands:
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the only reason to install guest additions, though. Shared folders are another
very handy feature.
Before starting installation of the Guest Additions it might be helpful to adapt the
[keyboard layout]( {{< ref "sdk-usage.md#change-the-keyboard-layout" >}} ).
## Installation
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This command will mount the share folder to the current `/mnt`.
Beside the manual mounting of the shared folder it is possible to enable the automatic mounting.
Please set a tick mark for the `Auto-mount` option and provide a mount path e.g. `/mnt/vmshare`.
In order to access the mount path with user access rights you have to call
$ sudo usermod -a -G vboxsf "$USER"
and reboot your virtual machine afterwards. See also the [VirtualBox manual](http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch04.html).
## Setting up shared clipboard
Via the shared clipboard functionality the clipboard of the guest OS can be shared with that of your host.
Enter the **Shared Clipboard** menu item by opening the **Devices** menu of the virtual machine.
Then select the mode according your needs, recommendation is **Bidirectional** because this will always make
sure that both clipboards contain the same data. Further information can be found in the
[VirtualBox manual](http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch03.html).
## Setting up drag and drop
Oracle VM VirtualBox enables you to drag and drop content from the host to the guest, and vice versa.
Enter the **Drag and Drop** menu item by opening the **Devices** menu of the virtual machine.
Then select the mode according your needs, recommendation is **Bidirectional** because this enables drag and drop
operations in both directions. Further information e.g. known limitations can be found in the
[VirtualBox manual](http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch04.html).
## Adjusting virtual machine window size
Once the guest additions are installed, the window size can be changed. Select the option **Adjust Window Size**. Then resize the window to make it appear as a normal working size.
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