How do I package an existing VM that was not created using vagrant up command?

Question

I installed a VirtualBox and then installed a Ubuntu 12.10 Server Base OS in it. I have installed all kinds of php packages and other packages in it. My friends recommended me t

Answer 1

As mentioned here - http://sysadm.pp.ua/linux/sistemy-virtualizacii/vagrant-box-creation.html You need three things for box to be imported and packaged:

• Install Guest additions
• Passwordless sudo
• SSH access So you just need to login to your Ubuntu 12.10, install Vbox Guest additions, add user "vagrant" with passwordless sudo access.