SvHCI Linux Guest VM Creation – StorMagic

This article is intended for administrators wishing to create a Linux VM on SvHCI.

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Scenario

This document will detail the configuration of a Linux VM on top of StorMagic HCI.

Having uploaded an installation ISO image per:

Select the Virtual Machine section from the left menu

Define the desired VM config regarding

Name,

Protected (Highly available)

Preferred host and other host

Memory

CPUs

Keyboard Map

Select to Add a CDROM and select the desired, previously uploaded, operating system ISO installer file.

Select to add a virtual NIC, and select the port group to attach/connect the NIC to.

Select to add a virtual disk. This will be mirrored between the nodes, and contain the Guest VM file system. Ensure to select the correct pool/s.

With the VM defined select Apply to create the VM.

The VM will now display under the Virtual Machines menu

May be powered on.

And the Operating System installed.

See Also

https://stormagic.com/manual/