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Adding a New Disk Volume Through Oracle VirtualBox Description
Objective:
This guide will walk you through the steps to add a new disk volume to a virtual machine in Oracle VirtualBox, allowing you to expand storage or set up additional storage options.

Steps to Add a New Disk Volume
Open Oracle VirtualBox:

Launch the Oracle VirtualBox application on your host machine.
Select the Virtual Machine:

In the VirtualBox Manager, find the virtual machine (VM) you want to add a disk volume to. Click to select it.
Open Settings:

Click on the Settings button (gear icon) in the toolbar, or right-click the VM and select Settings from the context menu.
Navigate to Storage:

In the Settings window, click on the Storage tab in the left sidebar. This will display the current storage configuration of the VM.
Add a New Storage Controller (Optional):

If you need a new storage controller (e.g., IDE, SATA, SCSI), click the Add Controller icon (small disk with a plus sign). Choose the type of controller that suits your needs (usually SATA for modern systems).
Add a New Disk:

Click on the Add Hard Disk icon (small disk with a plus sign) next to the storage controller you want to use.
You’ll be prompted to either create a new disk or choose an existing disk.
Create a New Disk:

If you choose to create a new disk, follow these steps:
Select Create a new disk and click Next.
Choose the disk format (e.g., VDI, VHD, or VMDK) and click Next.
VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image): Recommended for VirtualBox.
VHD (Virtual Hard Disk): For use with Microsoft environments.
VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk): For compatibility with VMware.
Choose whether the disk should be dynamically allocated or fixed size:
Dynamically allocated: Takes up space as it is used, up to the maximum size.
Fixed size: Allocates all space immediately.
Set the size of the disk and click Create.
Adjust Disk Properties:

After creating the disk, you can adjust its properties, such as enabling encryption or setting disk usage options.
Finalize Settings:

Click OK to save your changes and close the Settings window.
Start the Virtual Machine:

Select the virtual machine in the VirtualBox Manager and click Start.
Format the New Disk Volume (Inside the VM):

Once the VM is running, you may need to format and mount the new disk volume within the guest operating system:
For Linux:
Use fdisk or gparted to create a filesystem and mount the new volume.
For Windows:
Open Disk Management, initialize the new disk, create a new volume, and format it.
Conclusion
Adding a new disk volume in Oracle VirtualBox is a straightforward process that enhances your virtual machine's storage capabilities. Whether for data storage, application installation, or backups, managing disk volumes effectively can optimize your virtual environment. By following these steps, you can easily expand your VM's storage as needed.