Running OpenWRT in Linux via VirtualBox: Resize VDI Step

Running OpenWRT in Linux via VirtualBox: Resize VDI Step

If you are using OpenWRT in Linux via VirtualBox, you may encounter situations where you need to resize the VirtualBox Disk Image (VDI) to accommodate more storage space. This can be useful when you want to install additional software or store more data on your OpenWRT virtual machine. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to resize the VDI file.

Before proceeding, please make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Linux system with VirtualBox installed
• An OpenWRT virtual machine running in VirtualBox

Step 1: Backup your VDI file

Before making any changes, it is always recommended to create a backup of your VDI file. This will ensure that you can revert back to the original state if something goes wrong during the resizing process.

To create a backup, simply make a copy of your VDI file and store it in a safe location.

Step 2: Resize the VDI file

Now that you have a backup, let's proceed with resizing the VDI file. Follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal on your Linux system.
2. Navigate to the directory where your VDI file is located.
3. Run the following command to resize the VDI file:

Replace "your_vdi_file.vdi" with the name of your VDI file and "new_size_in_MB" with the desired new size for your VDI file in megabytes.

For example, if you want to resize your VDI file to 10GB, the command would be:

Make sure to choose an appropriate size based on your needs.

Step 3: Verify the VDI file size

After resizing the VDI file, you can verify the new size using the following command:

This command will display detailed information about your VDI file, including the new size.

Step 4: Resize the partition inside OpenWRT

Now that the VDI file is resized, you need to resize the partition inside your OpenWRT virtual machine to utilize the additional space. Follow these steps:

1. Start your OpenWRT virtual machine in VirtualBox.
2. Open a terminal inside the virtual machine.
3. Run the following command to resize the partition:

Replace "X" with the appropriate partition number. You can find the partition number by running the command:

This will display a list of partitions, and you can identify the OpenWRT partition based on its size.

After running the resize command, the partition will be resized to utilize the additional space.

Step 5: Verify the partition size

To verify that the partition has been successfully resized, run the following command:

This command will display the disk usage information, including the new size of the partition.

That's it! You have successfully resized the VDI file and the partition inside your OpenWRT virtual machine.

Remember, it is always important to be cautious when making changes to your virtual machine. Creating a backup and following the steps carefully will help minimize the risk of data loss or system instability.

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