How to retrieve IP Address from a VM that can't have Guest Adiitions Installed
I am trying to Automate the build and deploy process of a piece of server software we make, this software runs on ubuntu 12.04 but doesn't allow "apt-get" for security reasons.
I have gotten as far as installing the VM using VBoxManage however to run our automated test suit I need the IPV4 Address of said server.
Is there a way to get an IP without using Guest additions eg
VBoxManage guestproperty get <VMNAME> "/VirtualBox/GuestInfo/Net/V4/IP"
Thanks
EDIT: the use of guestcontrol was suggested as it doesn't need guest additions, however the run subcommand (or execute for pre VirtualBox 5) does require GA installed to function. Using the execute sub command returns
VBoxManage: error: The guest execution service is not ready (yet)
12.04 virtualbox automation guest-additions
asked Dec 21 '15 at 15:20
timtim
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I am trying to Automate the build and deploy process of a piece of server software we make, this software runs on ubuntu 12.04 but doesn't allow "apt-get" for security reasons.
I have gotten as far as installing the VM using VBoxManage however to run our automated test suit I need the IPV4 Address of said server.
Is there a way to get an IP without using Guest additions eg
VBoxManage guestproperty get <VMNAME> "/VirtualBox/GuestInfo/Net/V4/IP"
Thanks
EDIT: the use of guestcontrol was suggested as it doesn't need guest additions, however the run subcommand (or execute for pre VirtualBox 5) does require GA installed to function. Using the execute sub command returns
VBoxManage: error: The guest execution service is not ready (yet)
12.04 virtualbox automation guest-additions
asked Dec 21 '15 at 15:20
timtim
2616
how about VBoxManage guestproperty enumerate VM_NAME | grep "Net.*V4.*IP"?
– ostendali
Dec 21 '15 at 15:27
I tried that earlier, returns nothing. The full enumerate only shows 4 "HostInfo" lines
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:29
add a comment |
I am trying to Automate the build and deploy process of a piece of server software we make, this software runs on ubuntu 12.04 but doesn't allow "apt-get" for security reasons.
I have gotten as far as installing the VM using VBoxManage however to run our automated test suit I need the IPV4 Address of said server.
Is there a way to get an IP without using Guest additions eg
VBoxManage guestproperty get <VMNAME> "/VirtualBox/GuestInfo/Net/V4/IP"
Thanks
EDIT: the use of guestcontrol was suggested as it doesn't need guest additions, however the run subcommand (or execute for pre VirtualBox 5) does require GA installed to function. Using the execute sub command returns
VBoxManage: error: The guest execution service is not ready (yet)
12.04 virtualbox automation guest-additions
asked Dec 21 '15 at 15:20
timtim
2616
I am trying to Automate the build and deploy process of a piece of server software we make, this software runs on ubuntu 12.04 but doesn't allow "apt-get" for security reasons.
I have gotten as far as installing the VM using VBoxManage however to run our automated test suit I need the IPV4 Address of said server.
Is there a way to get an IP without using Guest additions eg
VBoxManage guestproperty get <VMNAME> "/VirtualBox/GuestInfo/Net/V4/IP"
Thanks
EDIT: the use of guestcontrol was suggested as it doesn't need guest additions, however the run subcommand (or execute for pre VirtualBox 5) does require GA installed to function. Using the execute sub command returns
VBoxManage: error: The guest execution service is not ready (yet)
12.04 virtualbox automation guest-additions
12.04 virtualbox automation guest-additions
asked Dec 21 '15 at 15:20
timtim
2616
asked Dec 21 '15 at 15:20
timtim
2616
edited Dec 22 '15 at 10:37
tim
asked Dec 21 '15 at 15:20
timtim
2616
asked Dec 21 '15 at 15:20
timtim
2616
asked Dec 21 '15 at 15:20
timtim
2616
2616
how about VBoxManage guestproperty enumerate VM_NAME | grep "Net.*V4.*IP"?
– ostendali
Dec 21 '15 at 15:27
I tried that earlier, returns nothing. The full enumerate only shows 4 "HostInfo" lines
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:29
add a comment |
how about VBoxManage guestproperty enumerate VM_NAME | grep "Net.*V4.*IP"?
– ostendali
Dec 21 '15 at 15:27
I tried that earlier, returns nothing. The full enumerate only shows 4 "HostInfo" lines
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:29
how about VBoxManage guestproperty enumerate VM_NAME | grep "Net.*V4.*IP"?
– ostendali
Dec 21 '15 at 15:27
how about VBoxManage guestproperty enumerate VM_NAME | grep "Net.*V4.*IP"?
– ostendali
Dec 21 '15 at 15:27
I tried that earlier, returns nothing. The full enumerate only shows 4 "HostInfo" lines
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:29
I tried that earlier, returns nothing. The full enumerate only shows 4 "HostInfo" lines
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:29
add a comment |
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If you're able to log into the guest, just run ifconfig.
If that isn't possible, try arp -a.
answered Dec 21 '15 at 15:46
Service ManagerService Manager
22229
As this is part of an automation mannually logging in and entering a command wont work for me. The goal is to get the IP address from a command line that can >> the result of said command to a text file to be read for the automated test suite
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:48
2
Can you give some more information on this automation process then? Also, did you try running arp -a on the machine that hosts said VM?
– Service Manager
Dec 21 '15 at 15:51
using buildbot we create an ISO image of our product, then using a script and VBoxManage I create a custom VM and mount the ISO image which is then installed on the VM. Running arp -a returns the IP but with a "?" for a name rather than a server.domain.com, will that be consistant enough to safely use grep to search for "?" and the IP next to it?
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:54
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If you're able to log into the guest, just run ifconfig.
If that isn't possible, try arp -a.
answered Dec 21 '15 at 15:46
Service ManagerService Manager
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As this is part of an automation mannually logging in and entering a command wont work for me. The goal is to get the IP address from a command line that can >> the result of said command to a text file to be read for the automated test suite
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:48
2
Can you give some more information on this automation process then? Also, did you try running arp -a on the machine that hosts said VM?
– Service Manager
Dec 21 '15 at 15:51
using buildbot we create an ISO image of our product, then using a script and VBoxManage I create a custom VM and mount the ISO image which is then installed on the VM. Running arp -a returns the IP but with a "?" for a name rather than a server.domain.com, will that be consistant enough to safely use grep to search for "?" and the IP next to it?
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:54
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If you're able to log into the guest, just run ifconfig.
If that isn't possible, try arp -a.
answered Dec 21 '15 at 15:46
Service ManagerService Manager
22229
As this is part of an automation mannually logging in and entering a command wont work for me. The goal is to get the IP address from a command line that can >> the result of said command to a text file to be read for the automated test suite
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:48
2
Can you give some more information on this automation process then? Also, did you try running arp -a on the machine that hosts said VM?
– Service Manager
Dec 21 '15 at 15:51
using buildbot we create an ISO image of our product, then using a script and VBoxManage I create a custom VM and mount the ISO image which is then installed on the VM. Running arp -a returns the IP but with a "?" for a name rather than a server.domain.com, will that be consistant enough to safely use grep to search for "?" and the IP next to it?
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:54
add a comment |
If you're able to log into the guest, just run ifconfig.
If that isn't possible, try arp -a.
answered Dec 21 '15 at 15:46
Service ManagerService Manager
22229
If you're able to log into the guest, just run ifconfig.
If that isn't possible, try arp -a.
answered Dec 21 '15 at 15:46
Service ManagerService Manager
22229
answered Dec 21 '15 at 15:46
Service ManagerService Manager
22229
answered Dec 21 '15 at 15:46
Service ManagerService Manager
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answered Dec 21 '15 at 15:46
Service ManagerService Manager
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As this is part of an automation mannually logging in and entering a command wont work for me. The goal is to get the IP address from a command line that can >> the result of said command to a text file to be read for the automated test suite
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:48
2
Can you give some more information on this automation process then? Also, did you try running arp -a on the machine that hosts said VM?
– Service Manager
Dec 21 '15 at 15:51
using buildbot we create an ISO image of our product, then using a script and VBoxManage I create a custom VM and mount the ISO image which is then installed on the VM. Running arp -a returns the IP but with a "?" for a name rather than a server.domain.com, will that be consistant enough to safely use grep to search for "?" and the IP next to it?
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:54
add a comment |
As this is part of an automation mannually logging in and entering a command wont work for me. The goal is to get the IP address from a command line that can >> the result of said command to a text file to be read for the automated test suite
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:48
2
Can you give some more information on this automation process then? Also, did you try running arp -a on the machine that hosts said VM?
– Service Manager
Dec 21 '15 at 15:51
using buildbot we create an ISO image of our product, then using a script and VBoxManage I create a custom VM and mount the ISO image which is then installed on the VM. Running arp -a returns the IP but with a "?" for a name rather than a server.domain.com, will that be consistant enough to safely use grep to search for "?" and the IP next to it?
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:54
As this is part of an automation mannually logging in and entering a command wont work for me. The goal is to get the IP address from a command line that can >> the result of said command to a text file to be read for the automated test suite
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:48
As this is part of an automation mannually logging in and entering a command wont work for me. The goal is to get the IP address from a command line that can >> the result of said command to a text file to be read for the automated test suite
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:48
2
2
Can you give some more information on this automation process then? Also, did you try running arp -a on the machine that hosts said VM?
– Service Manager
Dec 21 '15 at 15:51
Can you give some more information on this automation process then? Also, did you try running arp -a on the machine that hosts said VM?
– Service Manager
Dec 21 '15 at 15:51
using buildbot we create an ISO image of our product, then using a script and VBoxManage I create a custom VM and mount the ISO image which is then installed on the VM. Running arp -a returns the IP but with a "?" for a name rather than a server.domain.com, will that be consistant enough to safely use grep to search for "?" and the IP next to it?
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:54
using buildbot we create an ISO image of our product, then using a script and VBoxManage I create a custom VM and mount the ISO image which is then installed on the VM. Running arp -a returns the IP but with a "?" for a name rather than a server.domain.com, will that be consistant enough to safely use grep to search for "?" and the IP next to it?
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:54
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how about VBoxManage guestproperty enumerate VM_NAME | grep "Net.*V4.*IP"?
– ostendali
Dec 21 '15 at 15:27
I tried that earlier, returns nothing. The full enumerate only shows 4 "HostInfo" lines
– tim
Dec 21 '15 at 15:29