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virsh-pool-start:tldr:57d7c

virsh-pool-start: Start the storage pool specified by name or UUID (determine using `virsh pool-list`) and create the underlying storage system if it doesn't exist.
$ virsh pool-start --pool ${select} --build
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The command virsh pool-start --pool ${select} --build is used in virtualization environments with the program virsh to start and build a storage pool.

Here is an explanation of each part of the command:

  • virsh: This is the command-line interface for managing virtualization hosts and guests using the libvirt library.
  • pool-start: This is a subcommand of virsh used to start a defined storage pool.
  • --pool ${select}: This option specifies the name of the storage pool to start. ${select} is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual name of the pool you want to start.
  • --build: This option specifies that the pool should also be built as part of the start process. Building a pool involves scanning the defined storage sources to discover available storage volumes and making them ready for use.

In summary, the command virsh pool-start --pool ${select} --build is used to start a storage pool specified by ${select} and ensures that the pool is built before it becomes available for use.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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