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Hi all,
I have just recently discovered Docker and was very keen to try hosting some VM’s but have hit a problem. I’m running a Ubuntu VM on VirtualBox (which is running on my VT-x enabled Windows 7 PC) and have so far got the Docker Machine infrastructure up and running. When I try to create a new docker machine, the system tells me I don’t have VT-x enabled (which of course I do). Is there any way around this or do I just go for another hypervisor?? Thank you for any advice!!
Cheers
What I don’t understand is that the example used in the docker documentation uses Virtualbox…
Hello @kona153
You are correct, VirtualBox will run a virtual machine in the background when launching the docker quickstart terminal.
Here’s a graphic for reference showing the results of a following the instructions at
https://docs.docker.com/windows/step_one/
on the left, docker terminal, on the right, VirtualBox GUI manager.
"If your BIOS includes a setting to enable or disable support for Intel VT, make sure it is enabled. "
Use the utility to find if the system supports VT-X.
Intel® Processor Identification Utility
Thanks for the reply. It does.
Many thanks! I’ll have a look now 
Hi Polygot,
I’ve got Docker Machine up and running from my windows client now. Many thanks for your help. Just noticed that the VM I created in the windows client is running as a VM in virtual box.
Have a great day!
Awesome! You are welcome.
I have heard rumors of nested levels of virtualization being a possibility in future versions of hyper-v but no firm commitments or timelines from microsoft.
You have a great day as well.
What is the output of the Intel® Processor Identification Utility utility?
