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# Make A OVA file from you virtual box VM

1. Power off the virtual machine in VirtualBox. If the virtual machine is in a suspended state, power on the virtual machine and shut it down.
2. Click File > Export Appliance.

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3. Select one or more VMs to export, and click Next.

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4. Select a Format & provide a location to store the . ova file.

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