How can I import an OVF file?
Linode
Linode Staff
How can I import an OVF file to use on a Linode?
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Evin
Linode Staff
Since Linode does not allow native virtualization, this will require a virtualization service like Virtual Box that supports the use of .ovf files.
Here is a useful community post detailing how to install VBox on a Debian system.
--> Run a VirtualBox server
This documentation from Oracle can assist you with importing the file to a running Virtual Box server:
https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E26217_01/E26796/html/qs-import-vm.html